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Diabetes - Adult Type II (Expert Forum)
Am I experencing hypoglycemia?
Answered by
Anita Ramsetty, MD - GeneralEndocrinology, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2, Thyroid Disorders, AdrenalInsufficiency, CF-Related Diabetes
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Am I experencing hypoglycemia?
by allycat91945, Feb 25, 2008 05:30PM
Since I was about 16 I've been dealing with these symptoms:
Nausea, Light headedness, blurry vision, dizzyness, weakening of muscles( mostly legs and arms), and then sometimes leading to uncontrolled crying, fainting and convulsions.
I started to realize that these symptoms came on when I haven't eaten properly throughout the day or if I'm in a hot shower or out on a hot day.
My doctor tested my fasting blood sugar and my thyroids but said everything was normal. My fasting blood sugar was 80.
I'm worried that my symptoms my be something serious. There is history of diabetes in my family but only in great aunts and uncles.
I don't know if I have diabetes or something else or how to get a doctor to run any tests of me besides taking blood.
My biggest concern is the low heat tolorance I experence. As soon as I reach my limit I become dizzy and I feel a differnce in my breathing.
Thank you for your time,
Alix (19 years old)
Nausea, Light headedness, blurry vision, dizzyness, weakening of muscles( mostly legs and arms), and then sometimes leading to uncontrolled crying, fainting and convulsions.
I started to realize that these symptoms came on when I haven't eaten properly throughout the day or if I'm in a hot shower or out on a hot day.
My doctor tested my fasting blood sugar and my thyroids but said everything was normal. My fasting blood sugar was 80.
I'm worried that my symptoms my be something serious. There is history of diabetes in my family but only in great aunts and uncles.
I don't know if I have diabetes or something else or how to get a doctor to run any tests of me besides taking blood.
My biggest concern is the low heat tolorance I experence. As soon as I reach my limit I become dizzy and I feel a differnce in my breathing.
Thank you for your time,
Alix (19 years old)
Doctor's Answer
by Anita Ramsetty, MD, Feb 27, 2008 07:52PM
, Feb 27, 2008 07:52PM
HI,
I think that you should certainly have your symptoms checked out, possibly also by a neurologist. Please speak to your doctor about this referral.
In regard to endocrine issues, I do not think many of your symptoms suggest diabetes, but a 2 hour oral glucose tolerance test can shed some light on the issue and include some glucose abnormalities that can be missed by a fasting glucose. In addition, repeating a complete thyroid panel and possibly a screen for cortisol deficiencies are a good start.
Take care.
I think that you should certainly have your symptoms checked out, possibly also by a neurologist. Please speak to your doctor about this referral.
In regard to endocrine issues, I do not think many of your symptoms suggest diabetes, but a 2 hour oral glucose tolerance test can shed some light on the issue and include some glucose abnormalities that can be missed by a fasting glucose. In addition, repeating a complete thyroid panel and possibly a screen for cortisol deficiencies are a good start.
Take care.
