Diabetic InformationBlacked out from Hypoglycemia?

Blacked out from Hypoglycemia?

Diabeties Information — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 02:21:44 +0000

Has anyone ever blacked out from Hypoglycemia?

I have had hypo symptoms since I was a kid, so has my brother. My grandpa is diabetic so I think it is an un-avoidable fate to have blood sugar problems in my family.

I have been getting my weakness "spells" very quickly lately, I mean the onset is within a couple minutes of feeling hungry. I used to have at least an hour or so before i started to get the usual symptoms like sweats, faintness, irritability, unable to think clearly, etc. Which NO ONE at my work seems to understand.. they look at me like Im losing my head or are a hypochondriac.

Maybe it's getting worse? I actually blacked out last weekend, and I have never had that before!

My doc said that she doesn't think i Have hypoglycemia. But the only times she ever checked my blood sugar levels was after lunch time and stuff when i had my sugar up.

What can i do to curb the symptoms without packing on a ton of weight?

Is there a natural treatment for diabetic nerve pain?

Diabeties Information — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:40:38 +0000

Contemplative Chanteuse IDK TIRH asked:

My husband has diabetes and he’s been experiencing pain and burning in his legs. The pain is debilitating at times. He’s told his doctor, but the ultrasound shows that his circulation is in the normal range.

Would too much sugar in his diet trigger the pain, or is this a cumulative effect of too much sugar too long? (He just told me he’s been eating bags of jelly beans at work when he gets stressed. It’s not enough that his blood sugar levels are spiking and his A1C’s are good – 5.6 to 5.9.)

Is there anything natural he could do to deal with this? I know there are drugs, but the side-effects are pretty scary. He currently takes Glucophage and blood pressure meds.

How many weeks is normal for delivery with gestational diabetes?

Diabeties Information — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:48:54 +0000

Martini asked:

I am 33 weeks along with gestational diabetes. I have been doing very well with my blood sugar levels and my diabetes is controlled by diet.

Is it likely that my doctor will let me carry to 40 weeks?

How do you choose and buy diabetic devices or supplies?

Diabeties Information — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:14:35 +0000

There are so many types and makes of glucose monitoring and insulin delivery devices and each seems to have different features, some are presumably better than others.

How do I find out which ones are best and once I do find out can I buy it or do I just have to take whatever is shoved at me by the pharmacy or the doctor?

Does the doctor prescribe a specific kind or brand of glucose monitor and insulin pump depending on your age?
If your Dr gives you a prescription for an insulin pump do you have a choice of what brand and where you get it?
Do you shop around your local pharmacies or online for your monitors?
How do I know if my insurance will only cover certain brands of monitor?
How do I find out about the different available devices from some impartial source, someone who isn't earning comission?
Is there a "must have" glucose monitor brand?

Being told I have diabetes was enough of a shock now I have to find out all this new stuff.

Normal Blood Sugar Ranges for People without Diabetes

Diabeties Information — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 01:29:31 +0000

Blood sugar is the term use to refer to the quantity of glucose that is present within the blood. When the issue about diabetes enters the scene, a lot of people were perplexed that they too may be suffering from the illness hence they become quite fascinated in knowing the normal blood sugar range particularly for those without diabetes.

Basically, the normal levels are 70-150mg which may vary depending on the amount of food that a person eats. The amount may be more than 70 but not more than 140 throughout the day. In case your blood sugar is very low or extremely high for a very long time then this is a not a good sign. In case the level moves up 150mg then the person may be suffering from hyperglycemia which is the condition that is accompanied by a very high sugar level on the blood. In case the level goes below 70mg then the person is known to have a low blood pressure or the condition of hypoglycemia.

[nms:diabeties,3,minbid,minprice,5336166119]With this, in case you find yourself to be always suffering from high blood sugar then you need to check with a physician the soonest possible time since this may lead to diabetes in the long run. If diabetes is not treated properly, it can lead to kidney, eye, heart, or nerve damage. Act the soonest so you can counteract the worst condition from taking place. Diabetes is not a frightful condition as long as you faithfully follow medical advice.