Driving Diabetes

19/08/2025

Know Your Carbs!

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12/08/2025

🍷 Alcohol & Hypos

Did you know drinking alcohol can increase your risk of a delayed hypo?

Here’s why 👇

Your liver’s job is to release glucose to keep your BGLs stable.
But when you drink, the liver prioritises clearing alcohol as a toxin, putting glucose release on pause, potentially resulting in low levels of glucose in the blood.

⏳ It takes about 1 hour to process one standard drink.
So 5 drinks = 5 hours where your liver’s not doing its usual job.

😴 This is why hypos can occur hours after drinking, even while you're asleep.

💡 What can you do?
✔️ Eat carbs while drinking
✔️ Don’t skip meals
✔️ Check BGLs before bed
✔️ Have a long-acting carb before sleeping if needed
✔️ Let someone know if you're at risk of a hypo

🛡️ Stay safe. Handle your Hypo.

See more about Alcohol and Hypos at 👉 hypoduo.com/hypos-and-alcohol/

12/08/2025

💡 Did you know?

People with type 2 diabetes who take insulin can experience hypos - just like those with type 1.

But insulin isn’t the only cause...

Some oral diabetes medications, like Sulphonylureas (e.g. Gliclazide or Glipizide), can also lead to hypos. These medications stimulate your pancreas to release insulin - even when you’re not eating. If there’s not enough glucose in your bloodstream, your blood sugar could drop too low. 😵‍💫

👉 If you feel like you’re constantly eating just to keep up with your medication, that could be a sign your dose needs a review. Talk to your diabetes team - your medication should work with your lifestyle, not against it.

✅ Most other oral diabetes meds don’t cause hypos unless they’re combined with insulin or Sulphonylureas. Knowing what you’re taking - and how it works - is key to staying safe and confident.

Handle your Hypo! 👉 head to hypoduo.com

12/08/2025

💭 Staying high to avoid going low?

You’re not alone - but here’s the truth…

Hypos shouldn’t be a regular part of your day. Most can be prevented, and understanding why they’re happening is the first step to stopping them.

💡 Work with your Diabetes Team - they can review your insulin or medication dose, especially on days you plan to exercise or know you’ll be more active than usual.

Here’s how to reduce your risk:
🥗 Eat regular meals
💊 Take medication as prescribed
🎯 Keep BGL in your agreed target range before exercise
🚫 Avoid alcohol on an empty stomach

Pro tip:
If you use a CGM, set your low alert to 5.0mmol/L if planning to drive, this early warning gives you time to act with a long-acting carb (HYPO DUO Step 2) to prevent a hypo.

📦 HYPO DUO - Taking the guesswork out of handling hypos.
🔗 Find out more at hypoduo.com

12/08/2025

12/08/2025

🌸 Menopause & Hypos - What’s the Link?

Hormone changes during menopause can raise the risk of hypos for women with type 1 diabetes. Here’s why:

🔄 Hormone Fluctuations
During perimenopause & menopause, oestrogen and progesterone levels shift.

Oestrogen → Improves insulin sensitivity

Progesterone → Increases insulin resistance

📈 Impact on Blood Sugars
As oestrogen drops, insulin sensitivity can increase-making blood glucose harder to predict and lows more likely.

⚠️ Why It Matters

More frequent or severe hypos possible

Menopause symptoms (sweating, mood changes, brain fog) can mimic hypo signs-making testing essential

💡 What Can Help

Monitor BGLs more often

Work with your diabetes team to adjust insulin or medication

Track symptoms to spot patterns

Menopause changes more than hormones-it can change your blood sugar balance too.

Know your patterns. Adjust your plan. Stay safe. 💙

See how to Handle Your Hypo 👉 hypoduo.com

See more about menopause 👉 https://www.menopause.org.au/

12/08/2025

Don’t forget to check out the hypoduo page for all things hypo related

🚀 HYPO DUO is here!

We’re officially launching this month - with Diabetes Australia joining in soon. 🎉

For our new diabetes community - Grab your supply early and lock in our special launch price at 👉 https://hypoduo.com/shop/

Because being ready for a hypo has never been this easy. 💪

05/08/2025

DON'T FORGET TO JOIN OUR NEW FACEBOOK GROUP -HYPO DUO https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574747654522 #

14/07/2025

Hi Driving Diabetes Members!

🎉 We’ve officially launched the HYPO DUO™ page!

If you or someone you love lives with diabetes, this is the place to be.

HYPO DUO™ is a 2-step solution for low blood glucose -designed to help handle hypos quickly and stay steady afterwards.

🟡 Fast-acting carbs
🟢 Long-acting carbs
💛 Real-life support

👉 We’ll be sharing:

✅ Hypo tips & education
✅ Product updates
✅ Launch specials
✅ Real stories from the community

🔗 Come join us at HYPO DUO and hit “follow” to stay in the loop!

See more about HYPO DUO at hypoduo.com

Let’s together 💪

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15/03/2025

So important for everyone at risk of hypos (on insulin or Sulphonylureas) to be aware of this 👍🏻

If you’re at risk of a hypo, i.e. you require insulin or a Sulfonylurea to manage your diabetes, its important to check your BGLs regularly. You’ll need to check your BGLs before you drive a motor vehicle and ensure your levels are above 5mmols, or higher if your GP has recommended a higher targ...

23/01/2025

Always something new coming out in the diabetes world 💡Check this new medication combo below ⬇️

For those of you who have Get Smart with Type 2 Diabetes, we’ll be emailing updated info soon…✅

In the past 12 months several combination medications for managing type 2 diabetes have come onto the PBS giving consumers more choice.

25/12/2024

Trusting you’ve all had a safe and happy Christmas Day. 🎄😄