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Diabetes - Adult Type II (Expert Forum)
hypoglycemic attack?
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Anita Ramsetty, MD - GeneralEndocrinology, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2, Thyroid Disorders, AdrenalInsufficiency, CF-Related Diabetes
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hypoglycemic attack?
by kedilee, Jan 08, 2008 08:12PM
I am 46, with normal blood sugar (based on non fasting bloodwork I get yearly). I have been having episodes of dizziness, sweating, confusion, shakiness. If I get something with sugar in it the symptoms go away within 10-15 minutes. I also recently have been having Visual Migraines without pain. Does this sound like a diabetic problem or neurological or both. I saw my family doc who told me to start eating snacks with protein in them, which I did and it hasn't helped Funny thing is I can go all day without eating and have no problems. It only seems to happen about an hour after I eat anything.
Doctor's Answer
by Anita Ramsetty, MD, Jan 10, 2008 08:13PM
, Jan 10, 2008 08:13PM
Hi,
Have you ever checked to see what your blood sugar actually is when you have these symptoms? You may be having "reactive hypoglycemia" which can result from different issues. I suggest obtaining a glucometer and checking your sugars when you wake(normal is less than 100 mg/dL), right before you eat then again when you feel the symptoms. This should provide more information about what is going on.
Hope this helps, take care.
Have you ever checked to see what your blood sugar actually is when you have these symptoms? You may be having "reactive hypoglycemia" which can result from different issues. I suggest obtaining a glucometer and checking your sugars when you wake(normal is less than 100 mg/dL), right before you eat then again when you feel the symptoms. This should provide more information about what is going on.
Hope this helps, take care.
