Hypoglycemia unawareness

Here's what works for me:

Have written instructions--in clear language without a lof of extra text--and give those instructions to people you trust, your supervisor (if appropriate), and anyone on the staff who is observant and trustworthy.

Include on those instructions the symptoms you usually display.

State clearly where your emergency supplies are, and how to use them, including how long it usually takes before you will show any improvement.

Include your doctor's phone number, and any other appropriate emergency contacts.

Walk at least two friendly co-workers through the instructions every six months or so.

Tell them to say to you, firmly but patiently: "You may think you aren't low, but you are acting low. Going any lower is A LOT more dangerous than a temporary high blood sugar reading, so please drink some juice [or whatever you use]." They may have to say this a few times.

Tell your helpers to use the threat of calling 911; that will always get me to drink a juice box!

Lows will happen, even when you're in very good control...

Beth

I am all too familiary with the reality of this, having found my son seizing in the middle of the night way too many times.