How Do You Know if You Have Hypoglycemia?

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Dec 162011
 

Q: How Do You Know if You Have Hypoglycemia?

A: Hypoglycemia is when you have low blood sugar. Diabetics tend to struggle with too high or too low of glucose levels and are forever trying to stabilize our sugar levels! How do you know if you have hypoglycemia? There are symptoms that occur when the blood glucose levels are under 70. The lower the number, the greater the symptoms! It’s very common in diabetes if too much insulin is given or not enough food is eaten. Healthy adults can maintain a fasting glucose of about 72. If you don’t have diabetes, it’s not very common to experience severe hypoglycemia.

Here are some symptoms a person can have with hypoglycemia:How Do You Know If You Have Hypoglycemia?

  • Shakiness
  • Sweating
  • Blurred vision
  • Tired
  • Sweet Breath
  • Confused or disoriented
  • Frustration or anger

 

If you know someone who might be hypoglycemic, the best solution is to give them fruit or juice. Symptoms should improve within 30 minutes. Always contact a medical doctor if there is any uncertainty. Excessive hypoglycemia can result in a coma, unconsciousness, seizures, or brain damage.

Every year there are people who die from this medical problem. If you think you might be at risk, contact your Doctor or call 911 for immediate help!

Does Diabetes Make You Tired?

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Dec 102011
 

Does Diabetes Make You Tired?Question:
Does Diabetes Make You Tired?

Answer:
Because I have been a type one diabetic for over 30 years, I can say this answer comes from my own diabetic experiences!

If you have your diabetes controlled, (This means getting sleep, normal sugar levels and eating healthy foods) you will not be tired. There are plenty of diabetics who are athletes and they are very competitive and successful in sports! If you are interested, take a look at some diabetic athletes on my other web page.

I do know that I can get very tired from low blood sugars. This is one of the symptoms diabetes can have without regulating sugar in the blood stream. Unfortunately, numerous people have died after experiencing low glucose levels and falling asleep.

If a diabetic is tired, that’s a good sign their sugar level is too low and help is needed right away. Always give a diabetic a small 8 ounce glass of juice or a small fruit to help them! The diabetic should perk up and feel better within 30 minutes. If possible, test their blood sugar 30 minutes later and confirm their glucose number has risen above 70.

If you are experiencing fatigue symptoms or are tired and wondering if you are a diabetic, that is also a symptom for many other disorders and diseases. If you have been getting plenty of rest, contact your doctor so he can research your problem.

In all my years of having diabetes, I know that numerous times throughout the month I “feel tired” and need to eat something or adjust my insulin level. It’s no fun….and it is frustrating! But know that controlled diabetes will enable you to do normal activities that non-diabetics do every day. Don’t get discouraged! Keep working on your glucose numbers and enjoy the rest of your day!

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