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• It is recommended that you test your finger or palm at the base of your thumb
if you are testing for hypoglycemia or if you suffer from hypoglycemia
unawareness (see Table below). Changes in glucose levels may be observed
in finger or palm blood samples sooner than in samples from alternate sites
(forearm, upper arm, hand, thigh, calf). Vigorous rubbing of alternate sites
before lancing can help minimize this difference.
How Would I Know if I Have Hypoglycemia Unawareness?
Yes No
1. Do you often get blood glucose readings below 55 mg/dL (3.1
mmol/L) without any of the usual symptoms of hypoglycemia
(sweating, tremors, rapid heartbeat, nervousness, extreme hunger)?
2. Have you had episodes of impaired thinking?
3. Have there been times when other people told you that you appeared
pale, tired, confused, or acted as if in "slow motion?"
4. Have you been irritable or forgetful, even though you physically felt
fine?
5. Have you had difficulty managing a hypoglycemic episode alone, and
needed others to help you?
6. Have you ever had a seizure or loss of consciousness without any
warning signs?
7. Do you try to maintain a very tightly controlled blood glucose level
(often running below 90 mg/dL [5 mmol/L])?
8. Have you had frequent episodes of hypoglycemia?
9. Have you had diabetes for more than 20 years?
10. Have you had a recent episode of severe hypoglycemia?
If you answered Yes to any of these questions, consult your healthcare team.