I don't know if I have hypoclycemia or not. I definitely have attacks of sudden weakness and a bit shaky, but no sweating. When this happens I lie down, eat some peanut butter and candy. It goes away in maybe half an hour. I told my doctor but he just listens and does nothing in way of advice or treatment. I believe sweating goes along with hypoglycemia but that I don't have, so I'm puzzled what this might be. These attacks are now getting more frequent. I do have hypertension so it may be related to that, but I've had that for 12 years now and these attacks have just recently happened. Any advice?

It is HYPOGLYCEMIA a state of high blood sugar which is in the range of strokes. So you must change doctors and one can put you on the proper meds to counteract this condition. A complete blood WORK UP is in order for cholesterol and heart disease.

High blood sugar which is hypertension is the silent killer and I can't stress enoiugh how important it is that you see a new doctor.

You need a complete blood work up, richka.

ms. tickle

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It is HYPOGLYCEMIA a state of high blood sugar which is in the range of strokes.

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HypOglycemia is actually a state of LOW blood sugar, not high blood sugar.

The symptoms include, but are not limited to

*sweating
*anxiety
*tremors
*palpitations
*nausea and sometimes vomiting

True hypoglycemia is usually diagnosed in people with either Type I or Type II diabetes.

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High blood sugar which is hypertension is the silent killer and I can't stress enoiugh how important it is that you see a new doctor.

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High BLOOD PRESSURE is HYPERTENSION and that is the silent killer. High blood sugar is NOT considered the silent killer.

I am hypoglycemic and sweating is just one symptom that happens.It does not rule out hypoglycemia because you do not have that particular symptom.

As has been stated ,this can be a serious condition,if left untreated.

The link below has a wealth of good information.

It is always wise to eat many small meals throughout the day,so as to avoid the symptoms you describe.A healthy and high carbohydrate diet can prevent frequent attacks.

Hypoglycemia

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It is always wise to eat many small meals throughout the day,

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Always carry 5 jelly beans or lifesavers with you as well.

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Originally Posted by J_9

Always carry 5 jelly beans or lifesavers with you as well.

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I always have something with me when I am out and about.Lately,I don't even get the usual warning signs beforehand. A headache that comes on real fast and the gaggy feeling.

Lately I am just tooling along and bam,I feel like I'm going to pass out.

It comes on me full throttle.It is always worse in the summer,for some reason.

I am also hyperthyroid,so that just complicates things.

Am going to begin seeing an endocrinologist soon,as soon as the insurance kicks in.

My Dr.gave me these tablets to suck on when I am low and they are huge and it would take an hour for my sugar to rise on those things! When I told him,he thought it was funny.

Oh, those tablets are terrible. I wouldn't wish them on my worst enemy. It takes too long to suck on and too long for the effects.

Yes, sorry, J-9, I know the difference really, don't know what made me state that. I am a diabetic. Low dose metformin because I control my diet. Always aware of my limitations and never have hard candy. If I feel low, I have an orange or a piece of fruit, usually an orange though, or an apple.

I have found that it is best I don't snack throughout the day because being diabetic that leads to more extra pounds.

Hard candy, no way, tooth decay, not good for diabetics.

For hyperglycemia, always keep carrot sticks onhand, celery sticks, no salt.

Tick, eating my words which aren't fattening

The big glucose tablets, just chew.

The more hypo episodes you have, the less likely your able to detect them. The last one I detected was at 40 mg/dl. Not good.

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The big glucose tablets, just chew.

The more hypo episodes you have, the less likely your able to detect them. The last one I detected was at 40 mg/dl. Not good.

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Thanks for the information.I wasn't aware that the more episodes you have the less likely your before symptoms would be.
Chewing the tablets,no way,I have dentures and they are not designed to chew rock :)

I have the same symptoms and I thought I had messed up blood sugar but my tests always come back okay.

I finally figured that I have messed up adrenaline and central nervous system damage. I had to quit drinking soda and quit eating foods with excitotoxins and other preservatives and chemicals.