Is it normal for a diabetic to have a hypoglycemia episode every day?
Posted by admin on Nov 11, 2009
My grandma recently began taking insulin shots for diabetes. Every day between breakfast and lunch, however, she’s been having a hypoglycemia episode with shakiness, sweating, and weakness. This doesn’t seem right. Today she even had 2 breakfasts, but still had an attack at lunchtime. She is the first one in our family to have diabetes and be on insulin, so we’re all new at this. Is this normal?
Thank you so, so much for your answers!!!
It’s not right… diabetics WILL have hypos – sometimes it’s unpredictable and catches us out. But if a diabetic is having too many hypos, or a hypo at the same time every day, it means it’s time to adjust the insulin.
Has the doctor put her on set amounts of insulin, or is she matching it to what she eats? Set doses are trouble, because every meal has a different carb load which needs to be calculated before you inject.
Perhaps your Gran needs a little less insulin with breakfast? Or perhaps her background insulin is too strong, but that would probably lead to hypos at other times of the day too.
How many times does Gran test her blood sugar a day? It’s a good idea to do lots of extra tests when you’re having a problem like this. Then you can see the trend and catch the low BEFORE it happens 
It’s actually a good idea to test lots *any* day, even if there’s no trouble. Then you know you’re safe and able to make minor adjustments.
Time to talk to the doctor! A hypo can leave us feeling pretty icky for a time afterwards and often makes the rest of the day feel grotty, so it’s worth working this out.
Ah! One last thing! Is Gran on NPH? (Otherwise known as Protophane, lovingly nick-named ‘Not Particularly Helpful’). NPH is known to peak a few hours after taking it – usually between 4 and 5 hours after injecting. This could be what’s catching her out. NPH is famous for being a pain in the butt. If she’s on this, see if she can change to one of the 24 hour insulins which give a much better flat line and offer so much more freedom.
Lastly, organs aren’t damaged by lows as bonsyler said – only highs. Lows are a pain, and can be dangerous if left, but there’s no long term damage involved.
Good luck!
did anyone with adult onset diabetes start out with hypoglycemia?
Posted by admin on Nov 6, 2009
i’m hypoglycemic and the information i’m finding goes back and forth about how it’s the beginning stages of adult onset diabetes. so i would like to know if anyone had hypoglycemia, didn’t treat it (still eating sugar and so on), and then got diabetes. can low blood sugar lead to high blood sugar? diabetes is high blood sugar right? see i really need some input.
yes i have had my blood sugar tested. what kind of question in that anyways?
go f*ck yourself, hoosier, you uppity prick. what basis do i have….jerk….i’ve had a very difficult time controling my hypoglycemia considering i was an alcoholic.
I’m type two and never had a hypoglycemic episode… for what it’s worth.
I’ve heard of it happening, but I have no idea as to what kind of frequency we’re talking about.
Yes, diabetes is a condition of high blood sugar… not always the same cause, though. That’s why there’s two major types…. one and two.
What effect does Alcohol have on a person with Hypoglycemia?
Posted by admin on Nov 3, 2009
I have a condition known as Hypoglycemia. It is characterized by a low blood sugar in the body and an over-secretion of insulin.
Most alcohol has carbohydrates and will spike your blood sugar. If no food is taken it will drop your blood sugar (especially in someone who has hypoglycemia) and you will pass out quick.
what is a normal blood sugar for someone with hypoglycemia?
Posted by admin on Oct 30, 2009
As you have probably figuared out I have hypoglycemia. I don’t have diabetes. I would like to know the too high, too low, and normal blood sugar ranges thank a bunch.
The normal blood sugar level for someone who was hypoglycemia is 70 to 110 upon waking(fasting) and after meals it should be about 70 to 140. This is because you are not diabetic.
What are some good websites about hypoglycemia?
Posted by admin on Oct 27, 2009
I inherited hypoglycemia from my mom and and have been looking for information ever since do you know any websites that might be good?
with alot of info on hypo.
here are some sites.. hope it helps..^^
the first one is informative. (causes, symptoms etc)
the second one is people’s questions and answers about hypoglycemia and is answered by doctors.
the third one is about your diet/food habit etc. and it have a sample menu.
Is there a connection between GERD and HYPOGLYCEMIA?
Posted by admin on Oct 27, 2009
Is there a connection between GERD and HYPOGLYCEMIA. Because I have sympotms of both the conditions.
No there is NO connection.
BUT…..
You could be suffering from either of these conditions. But they are not related at all.
GERD being reflux.
Hypoglycemia being low blood sugars.
I suggest if you feel it is a true problem or really worries you, to go and see your Doctor.
Can I use a home fingerstick blood test to test for hypoglycemia?
Posted by admin on Oct 24, 2009
I have been looking at the little machines for testing blood sugar and also the visual test strips like betachek visual. Can I use either of these for testing or hypoglycemia as I keep getting symptoms of it?
I have had blood sugar tested before at the docs and it was normal, but my symptoms seem to come on with exercise. I especially notice it in the city walking around a lot. So I was thinking I need to test blood suger then rather than in a doctor’s surgery. Thanks
sure you can! be sure to journal all the results: time, foods eaten or drank, activities at the time and glucose number.
here is a handy chart you might want to print up as the geocities service is going away:
http://www.geocities.com/diabeteschart/bloodsugarchart.html
What is an appropriate meal plan for someone who has hypoglycemia and insulin resistance?
Posted by admin on Oct 21, 2009
What is an appropriate meal plan for a 15yr old boy who weighs 200lbs. and has hypoglycemia and insulin resistance?
Hypoglycemia Symptoms
Because epinephrine, one of the hormones that is activated by hypoglycemia, comes from the central nervous system, the majority of early symptoms of hypoglycemia are related to the nervous system.
Common symptoms of hypoglycemia include the following:
Trembling
Clamminess
Palpitations
Anxiety
Sweating
Hunger
Because the brain is deprived of glucose, a second set of symptoms follows:
Difficulty in thinking
Confusion
Headache
Seizures
Coma
Ultimately, death
Eating every 4-6 hours is important to prevent hypoglycemia.
Be adventurous and try something new to liven up your snacks between meals!
Each of the following counts as one starch:
One small apple, orange, peach, pear, nectarine, or tangerine
Eight animal crackers
Four medium fresh apricots or seven dried halves
1/2 of a banana rolled with 2-tablespoons Grape Nuts cereal
1 cup cubed cantaloupe
Twelve Bing cherries
Two chocolate mousse bars (Weight Watchers)
1/2 cup chow mein noodles
Two sugar-free fudgesicles
Three gingersnaps
36 Goldfish (adds 1 fat serving)
Three graham crackers (2 1/2-inch square)
1/2 low-fat granola bar
15 grapes
½ cup fruit juice
Five slices melba toast
1 cup skim milk
Three peanut butter sandwich crackers (adds 1 fat serving)
Two small plums
24 oyster crackers
3 cups popcorn (popped by hot air, or low-fat microwave)
1 slice of angel food cake
1 sugar-free pudding snack cup
Three dried pitted prunes
15 fat-free potato or tortilla chips
3/4 ounce pretzels
2 tablespoons raisins
Two rice cakes (4" diameter)
1 regular Jell-o snack cup
Seven Ritz crackers (adds 1 fat serving)
Six saltine crackers
½ cup canned fruit
15 Teddy Grahams (adds 1 fat serving)
Five reduced-fat Triscuits
Six Vanilla Wafers (adds 1 fat serving)
Six Waverly Wafers (adds 1 fat serving)
12 Original Wheat Thins (adds 1 fat serving)
13 Reduced-fat Wheat Thins (adds 1/2 fat serving)
1 cup nonfat fruit-flavored yogurt (sweetened with sugar substitute)
1/2 cup of sherbet or I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt or TCBY frozen yogurt
And probably Metformin for the insulin resistance>
Is it too extreme to purchase a glucose meter if you have non-diabetic hypoglycemia?
Posted by admin on Oct 18, 2009
I have non-diabetic hypoglycemia (not officially diagnosed). Does it seem too extreme to purchase a glucose meter to check my sugar levels? My episodes come on quickly and I would like to know what my sugar levels are before that happens.
Not at all, while the meters are cheap the test strips are not.. Why do you think your hypoglycemia does not indicate diabetes? In certain situations it can be a presenting symptom, as a high blood sugar can cause a surge of insulin causing your blood sugar to drop below normal, especially after you eat. I was thinking more about your question if you do purchase a glucometer should should check your blood sugar when you first get up and take another test in the afternoon around 3:00 pm because if there is a real problem with your blood sugar it would also show up in these tests. I suspected there was a problem with my blood sugar and I bought a glucometor. My sugar was elevated so I went and made an appointment with a dietician and joined a gym. My next appointment with by GP I told her about this and I had my blood sugar completely under control by myself. Good luck, Donna
Re: Low Blood Sugar-hypoglycemia-What the surgeon says…
Posted by admin on Oct 17, 2009
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