Driving Diabetes

01/02/2026

How reliable are CGMs for detecting hypos?

Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are brilliant for trends and early warnings - but they don’t always reflect your exact blood glucose in that moment.

CGMs are around 90% accurate overall, but less accurate when glucose is changing fast.

CGMs measure glucose in interstitial fluid, NOT blood.
So when glucose is dropping fast, there can be a lag of around 5–10 minutes.

That means you may feel hypo symptoms, while your CGM still looks “okay”.

👉 when your symptoms don’t match the CGM readings, a finger-prick can provide a real-time BGL.

👉 check the CGM trend arrows to see how fast your BGL is falling. The number + the direction + how you feel tells the full story.

🏵️Tip #1: catch hypos early

Set your low alert higher than hypo range, around 4.2 - 4.5mmol/L (81 mg/dL) to allow time to act early with long-acting carb, and prevent the drop.

🏵️Tip #2: trust your finger-prick

For the most accurate reading:

✳ use a well-maintained, in-date glucometer
✳ wash your hands with soap and water and dry them thoroughly before testing

Residue on fingers or an old meter can skew results, especially during hypos.

👉 The bottom line:

✳ CGMs guide you.
✳ Finger-pricks confirm real-time levels.
✳ Early alerts + the right carbs can stop a hypo before it fully lands.

see more about hypos 👉 hypoduo.com

31/01/2026

The Hypo Zones

🟡 Caution zone: 3.9–3.0 mmol/L or 70–54 mg/dL
Your body senses the drop and releases adrenaline.
Symptoms can include hunger, sweating, shaking, anxiety and irritability.

👉 Treat here to stop things going lower.

🔴 Red zone:

26/01/2026

Not moody. Just hypo.

Feeling “hangry”, shaky, or suddenly emotional?
That’s adrenaline kicking in during a hypo.

When blood glucose drops, your body goes into emergency mode. Stress hormones like adrenaline (epinephrine) are released to push glucose into the bloodstream.

That hormone surge is what causes the shakes, sweating, racing heart, anxiety, irritability - and yes, the emotional overreaction.

Your brain just wants fuel. The rest is biology doing its thing 😌

For hypo help 👉 hypoduo.com

25/01/2026

Insulin’s ready. Food’s not.

Ever had that moment when you’ve injected just a little too soon…
and the chef’s taking just a little too long?

Insulin is already on board, blood glucose starts drifting down, and the meal still hasn’t arrived.

This is where HYPO DUO Step 2 can help 👉 providing longer-acting carbohydrate to help keep levels steady until food finally hits the table.

Because diabetes doesn’t always run on restaurant time.

HYPO DUO. For real life.

👉hypoduo.com

25/01/2026

Reactive hypoglycaemia: what it is, who gets it, and what to do.👇

Reactive hypoglycaemia occurs when blood glucose drops 1-4 hours after eating, usually because insulin release (from the pancreas) after a meal is excessive or mistimed.

Who gets reactive hypoglycaemia?

It’s commonly seen in:

• People with polycystic o***y syndrome, insulin resistance or early type 2 diabetes
• People who have had bariatric or gastric surgery
• Some people without diabetes who are very insulin-sensitive
• Those experiencing frequent glucose spikes from high-GI or refined carbohydrates (carbs)

Symptoms can vary, but often include:

• Shakiness or tremor
• Sweating
• Hunger
• Dizziness or light-headedness
• Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
• Fatigue
• Anxiety or palpitations

Everyday management starts with food.

A key strategy is choosing carbs that break down slowly and reduce sharp glucose rises:

✔️ Low-GI carbs
✔️ Protein and/or healthy fats at each meal
✔️Small and regular meals

This combination helps smooth post-meal glucose responses and reduce the risk of a dip later on.

When you still need support 👇

Despite good planning, reactive hypos can still happen, especially if meals are delayed, portions change, or activity levels increase.

In those moments, HYPO DUO offers a two-step approach:

✔️ Step 1 to bring blood glucose up quickly
✔️ Step 2 to help keep levels steady

Reactive hypoglycaemia is manageable with the right mix of prevention and preparation, and always discuss regular hypoglycaemia with your doctor.

see more👉 hypoduo.com

24/01/2026

23/01/2026

HYPO DUO. In the water. Sorted. 🏄🏊🏼👙
Thanks to Ramana Surf, swimwear now includes a pocket for essentials like HYPO DUO. Such a clever idea.

Check it out 👉 ramanasurf.com

18/01/2026

Not above 5mmol to drive? HYPO DUO has your back!

18/01/2026

💉 Needle length & hypos

If insulin is injected into muscle instead of fatty tissue, it can be absorbed faster and less predictably, increasing the risk of unexpected hypos.

Muscle has higher blood flow than fat, so insulin may act stronger and sooner, especially during or after activity.

What can help:

👉 Using shorter needles (often 4 mm for most people)

👉Injecting at 90° into relaxed skin

👉 Using a skin pinch if needed

👉 Reviewing technique if hypos feel unexplained

If you’re having frequent or surprise hypos, it could be needle length or injection technique. Talk to your diabetes healthcare team for individualised support.

💚 hypoduo.com

18/01/2026

What's all the hype about HYPO DUO Step 2?

🔥 It's the first ever, pre-portioned, long-acting carb!

🔥 It supports the part of hypo treatment that most people struggle with.

🔥 It's made for convenience and peace of mind - for times when you don't have a sandwich in your back pocket.

🔥 It's the carb you need to maintain energy after resolving your low.

🔥 It's the carb you need to prevent the low.

🔥 Created by diabetes health professionals, for people who have hypos!

💚 hypoduo.com

18/01/2026

🚨 Hypos aren’t rare. They’re routine.

We asked 215 people living with diabetes (type 1 and type 2 requiring insulin) about their real-life experiences with hypoglycaemia (hypos). The message was loud and clear.

What our community told us:

💠 Almost everyone experiences hypos

💠 Many reported 10, 20… even 30+ hypos every month

💠 63% said hypos can happen any time, not just overnight or during exercise

💠 80% of people (using insulin injections) don’t consistently follow up a hypo with longer-acting carbs

💠 85% of people overtreat at least some of the time, leading to highs, more insulin, and more hypos

Despite being taught how to treat a hypo, the reality often looks like this:

👉 eat whatever’s nearby
👉 eat too much (because you feel awful)
👉 spike high
👉 correct with insulin
👉 crash again

That’s not a failure, it’s what happens when you’re expected to think clearly while your brain is running low on glucose.

🧡 HYPO DUO was created to support real life.

✔️ Step 1: portion-controlled fast-acting carbs
✔️ Step 2: portion-controlled long-acting carbs

👉Less guesswork.
👉Less chaos.
👉More confidence when hypos hit.

Because managing a hypo shouldn’t depend on perfect decisions in a not-so-perfect moment.

💚 hypoduo.com

19/08/2025

Know Your Carbs!

👉 hypoduo.com