Use of a fit-bit to warn wearer of onset of dumping

[Johrene]

I'm not sure if my previous post got thru', so apologies if you have already received it.

I heard that wearing a fit-bit can warn the wearer of the onset of "dumping" by making the wearer aware of an increase in their heart rate. Which would mean you could take evasive action before it took hold. If you have used this method, I would be really interested in knowing which model of fit-bit you have.

There seems to be so many different ones on the market.

Many thanks

[jeffw663]

I would also be interested to know, at the moment I do get that 'feeling' that something is going to happen, but better advanced knowledge would be a help.

[Alan_M]

An alternative might be obtaining an insulin:sugar monitor. There is a chance that this balance fluctuates much more than would happen in a normal person, and it would give you a good indication of it getting out of balance and how things alter during the day. But you are quite right that palpitations can be a sign of dumping, and being aware of one's heart rate is a good thing. I do not know enough about fit bits, but trying to adjust your diet towards low glycemic index food and keeping the insulin:sugar balance as stable as possible is better for general health, if you can manage it.

[Horses444 in reply to Alan_M]

The easiest way is just not to eat high content sugar based foods I t is inflammatory and generally bad for you anyway

Colin Jones

[Aussiepete]

I currently use a FitBit Blaze - it's a few years old but it most definitely tracks increase in heart rate.

I don't have significant dumping issues - but I have noted that a eating something I shouldn't have does show up very quickly on the FitBit Blaze as an increased heart rate.

I'd recommend buying the most recent Fitbit - I think the Charge 3 is pretty good. Also, could be worth looking at the Apple iWatch - it also monitors heart rate.

Only thing I would say is that the battery on an iWatch tends to need charging every day. The FitBit battery initially lasted for 7-10 days on a single charge. But now that the watch is around 3 years old I'm finding I need to charge every 3-5 days.

[Sarahvit]

I’m not sure of the dumping thing but I have an of brand smart watch (the cheep generic) earlier I had the heart monitor on and it caught my heart rate at 53 then it went up to 111! And ...🤔..? 😳forgot what I was going to say. Activity it is upper 90’s -100’s settting resting is in the 80’s and laying down is 70’s -60’s. Tonight I’m sleepy so will let you go. I wanted the fit bit but it is too expensive. So whe I saw a generic for cheap I got it. I’m still learning it’s features. ⌚️🤷🏼‍♀️My advice is get one that has the features you want and is in your budget.