19/02/2026
Did you know that you shouldnât HAVE to eat before bed to prevent going low (having a hypo). This includes people on insulin pumps too!
Often we meet people who are âeating upâ to their insulin, glipizide or gliclazide doses to prevent hypos! This might be before bed, in the afternoon or at other times of the day. If this is something that you regularly have to do, that is a SIGN that your doses are too high! - You may find you have intense hunger between meals, or notice that if you donât eat your blood glucose levels drop low.
Having to eat up to your insulin and/or glipizide /gliclazide doses can contribute to unnecessary weight gain and can be stressful and contribute to diabetes distress. But it doesnât have to be like that.
Insulin and other mediation doses often need to be reviewed and changeover time. Things like weight loss, changes in hormones, changes in kidney function, changing injection/infusion sites, changes to other medications, and changes in diet & activity levels can all result in your insulin, glipizide/gliclazide doses becoming too high for what your body needs.
If this sounds like you, then itâs a good idea to contact your GP or diabetes team to review your doses.
You can also contact us at Aotearoa Diabetes Collective to book an appointment for a review of your diabetes. Link in bio or call 0800 439 232
