I have tried to wait for a "natural" low to occur so that I could create some Low Samples, but my sugar would not go low when I had the opportunity to make the Samples. So, rather than continue waiting and wasting time, I forced a low today and was able to create 2 Low Samples.
Now, let me tell you something about this...it is GROSS. I thought I had myself prepared but as soon as I stuck the piece of gauze (about an inch squared) in my mouth it dried everything up and I gagged. The second one was a "little" easier, but even though I had planned to make more than 2 samples, 2 were all I was able to do.
I think it would be better to train with several different degrees of low samples anyway. I was at 43 when I made these, and I don't want him to think that the ONLY time he should alert is if I'm at 43. So...periodically, I'll make some at different levels.
What I did, that I suggest anyone using my Blog as a guide to training their own DAD, was using a Sharpie, I wrote my Sugar Level at the time on the ZipLock Baggie. That way I will be able to alternate between levels once I have more.
Sadly I fear I may have to force more lows. I tend to only go low at work, and I do not think they will allow me to make samples on the job, especially in my line of work. But, I am not afraid of lows when I know they are coming. It's the ones I don't know about and many times don't know are happening that scare me. Hopefully Aiden will be able to help with that soon.
And, now that I have the samples, tonight starts Aiden's training OFFICIALLY!!
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