Diabetic Neuropathy Symptoms
The symptoms of diabetic neuropathy depend on what type of neuropathy you have. Symptoms are dependent on which nerves have been damaged. In general, diabetic neuropathy symptoms develop gradually; they may seem like minor and infrequent pains or problems at first, but as the nerves become more damaged, symptoms may grow. Don’t overlook mild symptoms. They can indicate the beginning of neuropathy. Talk to your doctor about anything you notice—such as any pain, numbness, weakness, or tingling—even if it seems insignificant. Your pain may mean the control of your diabetes could be improved, which will can help slow down the progression of your neuropathy. Pain and numbness are also important warning signs to take very good care of your feet, so you can avoid wounds and infections that can be difficult to heal and even raise risk for amputation. 1 Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms Peripheral neuropathy affects nerves leading to your extremities—the feet, legs, hands, and arms. The nerves leading to your feet are the longest in your body, so they are the most often affected nerves (simply because there’s more of them to be damaged). Peripheral neuropathy is the most common form of diabetic neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy symptoms include: Pain Burning, stabbing or electric-shock sensations Numbness (loss of feeling) Tingling Muscle weakness Poor coordination Muscle cramping and/or twitching Insensitivity to pain and/or temperature Extreme sensitivity to even the lightest touch Symptoms get worse at night. 2, 3 Autonomic Neuropathy Symptoms The autonomic nervous system is in charge of the "involuntary" functions of your body. It keeps your heart pumping and makes sure you digest your food right—without you needing to think about it. Autonomic neuropathy symptoms i Continue reading >>
I Get The Shakes
When I was working on a story for Cafe magazine about Type II diabetes. Just so everyone knows, Type II and Type I are different. In Type I, the pancreas no longer secretes insulin. In Type II, the cells inside the body are resistant to insulin that is secreted by the pancreas. The consequences and effects are the same for both, though, although the causes are not. Moving on. I interviewed this man who was going blind because he didn’t take care of himself. The build up of sugar in the system doesn’t have to just affect the feet and heart like you hear a lot about, it can affect anything. He stopped taking his medication after a while for multiple reasons. 1. He had a pact with God and if he was supposed to have this disease, and he was supposed to die from it, so be it. This is a very Latino way of thinking, by the way. 2. He didn’t trust the doctors because they continued to mix and switch up the pills he was taking. He thought they were going to kill him. 3. He felt like he had everything under control. So, when you have high blood sugar, your body gets used to it and learns to function as is. As a Type I or Type II diabetic, the number one symptom is abnormally high blood sugar. Normally, someone’s blood sugar should be between 70-120. As a diabetic who isn’t taking care of themselves, this can shoot up to 500 and some people have been recorded at 900. That’s dangerously high. Imagine someone functioning normally at 300. When that person takes their medication, it brings it down to a normal number. When this happens in the body, it’s a lot of stress and it makes the body shake, sweat and feel faint. This man would take his medication, come down to a semi-normal level, “get the shakes” and eat a candy bar. See, the way one doctor put it, it’s scar Continue reading >>
What Is Hypoglycemia?
Lots of people wonder if they have hypoglycemia (pronounced: hy-po-gly-SEE-mee-uh), but the condition is not at all common in teens. Teens who do have hypoglycemia usually have it as part of another health condition, such as diabetes . Hypoglycemia happens when a person's blood sugar levels are abnormally low, and it's a potentially serious condition. If you know someone who has diabetes, you may have heard them talk about "insulin shock," which is the common name for a severe hypoglycemic reaction. The body's most important fuel is glucose, a type of sugar. When you digest most foods, sugar is released, and that sugar ends up in your bloodstream as glucose. Your body, particularly your brain and nervous system, needs a certain level of glucose to function — not too much, and not too little. If your blood glucose level isn't right, your body will react by showing certain symptoms. People with diabetes may experience hypoglycemia if they don't eat enough or if they take too much insulin — the medicine most commonly used to treat diabetes. Some symptoms of hypoglycemia are caused when the body releases extra adrenaline (epinephrine), a hormone that raises blood sugar levels, into the bloodstream to protect against hypoglycemia. High blood levels of adrenaline can make the skin become pale and sweaty, and a person can also have symptoms such as shakiness, anxiety, and heart palpitations (a fast, pounding heartbeat). Other symptoms of hypoglycemia are caused when not enough glucose gets to the brain; in fact, the brain is the organ that suffers most significantly and most rapidly when there's a drop in blood sugar. These symptoms include headache, extreme hunger, blurry or double vision, fatigue, and weakness. At its most severe, insufficient glucose flow to the brain Continue reading >>
What Is Making Me Feel Shaky Inside & Out?
What Is Making Me Feel Shaky Inside & Out? Vita Ruvolo-Wilkes was first published in 1977. She worked as a certified aerobics and exercise instructor. Upon graduating from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, she worked for the VA Medical Center. As a physician assistant, Ruvolo-Wilkes designed specialized diets for her patients' conditions and has written a monthly health column in the "Montford Newsletter." Your insides may wobble like this water tower. The sensation of shaking, or trembling, can cause you concern when you don't know the cause. You might have difficulty describing the sensation you feel inside because you cannot demonstrate it. The list of possible causes might alarm you, but it may help you to eliminate the reasons that do not apply to you. If the sensations continue or you feel concerned about them, you should consult a doctor. Some things in your everyday life may bring on the shakiness. For instance, drinking caffeine and using tobacco a little or a lot can give you the jitters. That is because they stimulate the nervous system. If you do either one to excess or use them together, you double their effects. Medications may cause trembling. Blood pressure medications, antidepressants and other commonly drugs could cause shakiness. Ask your doctor about this. Going long periods without food or eating mostly simple carbs can cause you blood sugar to surge and then plummet. When your blood sugar drops, you will shake until you feed your body more sugar. Lack of sleep or physical exhaustion with or without excessive sweating can give you the jitters, too. Some common causes of shaking include Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, severely low calcium levels, erratic blood pressure, diabetes and illnesses that make you feel weak, such as he Continue reading >>
Appointments At Mayo Clinic
I think I have reactive hypoglycemia. How can I address my symptoms? Answers from M. Regina Castro, M.D. Reactive hypoglycemia (postprandial hypoglycemia) refers to low blood sugar that occurs after a meal — usually within four hours after eating. This is different from low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) that occurs while fasting. Signs and symptoms of reactive hypoglycemia may include hunger, weakness, shakiness, sleepiness, sweating, lightheadedness and anxiety. It's possible to have symptoms that are similar to reactive hypoglycemia without actually having low blood sugar. True reactive hypoglycemia symptoms that are caused by low blood sugar occurring after eating are uncommon. For the majority of people with postprandial symptoms, the actual cause of the symptoms is not clear but may relate to what food was eaten or variations in the timing of the food moving through the stomach and intestinal tract. Generally, a medical evaluation is done to determine whether symptoms are caused by low blood sugar — and whether symptoms resolve once blood sugar returns to normal. Further evaluation of reactive hypoglycemia depends on the severity of symptoms. For the majority of people, reactive hypoglycemia usually doesn't require medical treatment. It may help, however, to pay attention to the timing and composition of your meals: Eat a well-balanced diet, including lean and nonmeat sources of protein, and high-fiber foods, including whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Avoid sugary foods, especially on an empty stomach. Be sure to eat food if you're consuming alcohol, and avoid using sugary soft drinks as mixers. Eat several small meals and snacks throughout the day, no more than three hours apart during the waking hours. Most people will try to find out what dietary changes ar Continue reading >>
Shakes & Sweating With A Drop In Blood Sugar
If your blood glucose level drops, you may experience the symptoms of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. Some of these symptoms include sweating, shaking and feeling faint. Other symptoms include headaches, hunger, nervousness and a rapid heartbeat. Hypoglycemia uncomfortable and, if left unchecked, it can lead to confusion and a loss of consciousness. If you suddenly feel very shaky and sweaty and eating does not help, seek emergency medical care. Video of the Day Many times, hypoglycemia is caused by diabetes. If you have diabetes and you take too much insulin, it can lower your blood sugar levels too much. Other times, low blood sugar is caused by drinking a lot of alcohol without eating food; by certain medications; or by health problems such as an endocrine disorder or a tumor. Usually hypoglycemia occurs if you haven't had something to eat in a while. Occasionally, a large meal can cause hypoglycemia when your body produces too much insulin. This is possible if you have had gastric bypass surgery. If you have diabetes and take insulin, you must watch for the symptoms of hypoglycemia to avoid going into shock from having too little blood sugar. Talk to your doctor about how to adjust the amount of insulin you take depending on what you have eaten, whether you are sick and how much you are exercising. Also find out how often you should check your blood sugar levels, and what an ideal level for you is. Eating healthy foods at regular intervals may help you avoid becoming hypoglycemic. If you begin to feel the symptoms of low blood sugar, quickly eat something that contains sugar to rapidly raise your levels to where they should be. If you are diabetic, your doctor may recommend that you carry glucose tablets. Other options are hard candy, orange juice, a handful of ra Continue reading >>
Diabetics & Hand Tremors
A tremor is the most common type of involuntary movement, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Your risk for hand tremors increases with age and can also be influenced by diseases you may have, including diabetes. A sudden onset of a hand tremor may be a sign that blood glucose is too low. However, chronically high blood glucose can also cause a condition known as diabetic neuropathy, which may lead to hand tremors as well. Video of the Day There are three basic types of hand tremors: resting, kinetic and postural. A resting tremor occurs when your hand is at rest. A kinetic tremor happens when you are moving your hand and a postural tremor occurs when your hand is in a static position, other than resting. Many things may cause a hand tremor, but if you experience tremors regularly, contact your doctor to rule out an underlying and potentially serious disease. If you have diabetes and are on diabetic medications, you are at risk of becoming hypoglycemic. Experiencing shakiness, such as hand tremors, may indicate hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia occurs when your blood sugar falls below a safe and normal level. A blood glucose below 70 mg/dl is considered hypoglycemic and should be treated immediately. Other symptoms of hypoglycemia include fatigue, confusion, hunger, sweating and dizziness. Chronic bouts of hypoglycemia are a cause for a visit to the doctor. Your medication may not be reflective of your lifestyle, including eating and physical activity, which can cause an unsafe reduction in blood glucose. For acute treatment of hypoglycemia, eat a carbohydrate-rich snack, such as 4 oz. of fruit juice or soda, 1 tbsp. of honey or five or six pieces of hard candy. Wait 15 minutes and re-test your blood sugar. Continue with this cycle until y Continue reading >>
Does Diabetes Cause Tremors?
Diabetes is a serious condition that is indicated by numerous symptoms. In fact, adult-onset type 2 diabetes can be very dangerous if not managed properly and can result in complications that range from being thirsty all the time to passing out. But symptoms can be even more serious; diabetes can also cause tremors. Common Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes There are many symptoms associated with type 2 diabetes. Risk of the more extreme problems , such as swollen extremities and a heightened risk of comas, shouldn't be the only reasons to realize that diabetes is a serious condition that requires immediate treatment and management. The most common symptoms of type 2 diabetes include increased hunger and thirst. People with this condition will feel ravenous even though they just ate and parched even though they had plenty of water. Other symptoms include weight loss, the need to urinate often, blurred vision and headaches. Sufferers might also notice fatigue and dry mouth. In rare cases, people with type 2 diabetes can pass out when their blood sugar is too high or too low. Should you experience any of these symptoms in combination, you should see your doctor immediately. Starting the right treatment plan to manage your diabetes is very important to your overall health. More Serious Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms The milder symptoms may pass people by, and they may not notice them or they may not experience them at all. However, there are several symptoms that indicate your type 2 diabetes has progressed and could pose an acute health threat. These symptoms include being slow to heal, especially in your extremities; changes in the skin, where it takes on a darkened and thickened appearance in the armpits, groin and even the neck; and itchiness of the skin. Sufferers can have frequen Continue reading >>
Recognizing Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that can cause blood sugar (glucose) to be higher than normal. Many people do not feel symptoms with type 2 diabetes. However, common symptoms do exist and being able to recognize them is important. Most symptoms of type 2 diabetes occur when blood sugar levels are abnormally high. The most common symptoms of type 2 diabetes include: If you experience any of these symptoms on a regular basis, talk to your doctor. They may recommend that you be tested for diabetes, which is performed with a basic blood draw. Routine diabetes screening normally starts at age 45. However, it might start earlier if you are: sedentary affected by high blood pressure, now or when you were pregnant from a family with a history of type 2 diabetes from an ethnic background that has a higher risk of type 2 diabetes at higher risk due to high blood pressure, low good cholesterol levels, or high triglyceride levels If you have diabetes, it can help to understand how your blood sugar levels affect the way you feel. Most common symptoms of diabetes are caused by elevated glucose levels. Frequent or Increased Urination Elevated glucose levels force fluids from your cells. This increases the amount of fluid delivered to the kidneys. This makes you need to urinate more. It may also eventually make you dehydrated. Thirst As your tissues become dehydrated, you will become thirsty. Increased thirst is another common diabetes symptom. The more you urinate, the more you need to drink, and vice versa. Fatigue Feeling worn down is another common symptom of diabetes. Glucose is normally one of the body’s main sources of energy. When cells cannot absorb sugar, you can become fatigued or feel exhausted. Blurred Vision In the short term, high glucose levels can cause a swelli Continue reading >>
A False Sense Of Hypoglycemia
By Nora Saul, M.S., R.D., C.D.E., Manager of Nutritional Services at Joslin Hypoglycemia is defined as a blood glucose level below 70mg/dl. But many people find that they feel the symptoms of low blood glucose at levels much higher than expected. Some patients have come into my office reporting getting sweaty, hungry and tachycardic at levels in the mid 130s. Symptoms of hypoglycemia are individual, but may include extreme hunger, nervousness, excessive perspiration, rapid heartbeat (tachycardia), headache, fatigue, mood changes, blurred vision and difficulty concentration and completing mental tasks. Extremely low glucose levels can lead to disorientation and convulsions. People who take insulin or some oral medications that cause the pancreas to produce insulin are usually prone to episodes of hypoglycemia. This is especially true if they are attempting to keep their glucose level as close to normal as possible. But, people in poor control can also have hypoglycemic reactions as they swing from high to low glucose levels. False hypoglycemia is usually due to one of two causes. The first can be compared to an incorrectly programmed thermostat. If you usually keep your room at a steamy 85 degrees, 70 degrees might start to feel chilly. People whose blood glucose is often high trick their body into thinking this is normal. If they rapidly bring their blood glucose into the normal range their bodies’ trigger the same autonomic and neurological warnings as if their blood glucose had fallen into the danger zone. Gradually bringing yourself into better control will help accustom your body to lower blood glucose levels. The other cause of pseudo-hypoglycemia occurs when glucose levels drop rapidly in a short time period. This can happen when exercising vigorously and can oc Continue reading >>
Hypoglycaemia (low Blood Sugar) In Diabetes
Hypoglycaemia is a condition where the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood drops below a certain point – usually around 4.0mmol/l. This causes a number of symptoms such as dizziness, sweating, shaking and palpitations, that usually go away 10 to 15 minutes after eating sugar. Insulin is normally produced in the pancreas and helps the body's cells absorb glucose from the blood: After a meal the glucose level rises to about 7 to 10mmol/l. One to two hours later, the glucose level starts dropping again. By the next meal, the glucose level is back to normal: about 4 to 5mmol/l. The insulin level in the blood has also returned to normal. Hypoglycaemic episodes (hypos) can be caused by: over-treatment – the dose of insulin or diabetes tablets is set too high or you accidentally take too much mismatched calorie intake versus demand – this happens when your body needs energy but can't get it from your calorie intake, for example if you eat less than usual or exercise more alcohol – alcoholic drinks tend to lower the blood sugar. What happens during a hypo? It is expressed as millimoles per litre (mmol/l). You can experience some or all of the following symptoms: paleness shaking perspiration a feeling of weakness rapid heartbeat hunger agitation difficulty concentrating irritability blurred vision temporary loss of consciousness confusion convulsions coma. A 'hypo' is the short name given to episodes of low blood sugar. Most people do get some warning that hypoglycaemia is happening. But for some, hypoglycaemia may cause few or none of the warning symptoms before the start of sudden unconsciousness or convulsions – particularly if you've had diabetes for many years. This condition is called 'hypoglycaemia unawareness'. The aim of diabetes treatment is to have as nea Continue reading >>
Feeling Vibrations And Shaking Inside Right After Eating Food.
Feeling vibrations and shaking inside right after eating food. Feeling vibrations and shaking inside right after eating food. I am very new to this forum. I am a type 1 diabetic. I am 54 kg, 5.3ft tall, 28 years old female. I use Novo Rapid and lantus at night My problem is when ever the blood sugar spikes above 180, I could feel vibrations in my throat and chest. I also feel my head very heavy. I am unable to concentrate on anything. I feel like whole energy in my body is draining out. I know its quite normal for the BG to rise after the meal. In my case I feel the above right after eating my meal too. Even though insulin brings BG to 160 level after 1.5 hours, I am so rest less until BG gets down. So all the time i eat a meal I need to make sure BG falls under 160 even right after the meal. Does any one else experience the same? I try to eat low GI foods and adjust insulin, in that case I have hypos very often. Only way now seems ok for me is to take small meals every 1 hour, which is so difficult. Any advice would be a great help. Hello, and welcome to DD. We have Type 1s here who have been managing their diabetes successfully for decades. I'm sure they will ask you the right questions to help you find out what is actually causing your symptoms. It seems to me, a T2 not on insulin, that if you are getting these symptoms immediately after eating they could be caused by something other than high BG, possibly anxiety about the rise. In the meantime, have you discussed this with your doctor? If so, what were his suggestions as to the cause, and any actions you should take to avoid them? HbA1c 1st November 2017 31mmol/mol (5.0%) D.D. Family Getting much harder to control Hi and welcome to DD when bg is adjusting you can feel different sensations. I ran in the 300 and abo Continue reading >>
Does Diabetes Cause Tremors
Diabetes is a health condition, which is associated with abnormally high levels of glucose (or sugar) in the blood. It can be indicated by many signs and symptoms. Type 2 diabetes is the most dangerous form of this health condition and if not controlled properly, it can cause complications. Increased hunger and thirst are the most common signs of diabetes but there are others as well, such as weight loss, passing out, blurred vision and headaches. The patients suffering from diabetes might also experience fatigue and dry mouth. Reason behind Diabetes Tremors Diabetes has several life-threatening symptoms, like seizures and comas; it may even cause brain damage. Another sign of diabetes is the onset of tremors. There are cases, wherein the diabetic patients may experience a feeling of shakiness in hands, limbs, head or voice that they can't control. Diabetes can lead to peripheral neuropathies, nerve damage to the extremities, which can also cause hand tremors. This happens when their blood-sugar level drops drastically, below 40 mg/dl. The range of low blood sugar may vary from person to person, and the tremors start because the brain doesn't have enough sugar to control your body. Are Diabetes Tremors Similar to Parkinsonian Tremors? In some cases of diabetes, tremors are caused due to low blood sugar level. The patients experience same quiver as someone experience with Parkinson's disease in the early stages. The legs may shudder uncontrollably or the hands may tremble. In diabetes, tremors may accompany with painful and spontaneous muscle cramps. How to Cure Diabetes Tremors? To control tremor in type 2 diabetes effectively, you must consult a doctor to find a relevant treatment else it can turn to severe hypoglycemia. It is very important to manage blood-sugar level Continue reading >>
Know The Signs Of Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia can be a very serious condition, with extreme cases causing seizures, coma, and even death. It occurs when blood sugar levels drop too low, and it is most often experienced by people with diabetes. As you learn about diabetes management, being well versed in low blood sugar symptoms will enable you to detect the signs of impending hypoglycemia and act quickly to head it off or minimize its impact. Diabetes Type and Hypoglycemia Risk Hypoglycemia risk varies across the three different types of diabetes: Type 1 Diabetes People with type 1 diabetes experience hypoglycemia most often, as their diabetes management often requires a lot of attention and careful planning. The average person with type 1 diabetes who is attempting aggressive disease control may still experience low blood sugar symptoms frequently, and a full-blown case of hypoglycemia will require close medical attention. "When it comes to type 1 diabetes, the body can't make insulin on its own, so it must be administered," notes Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, CDE, Everyday Health contributor and author of Belly Fat for Dummies. Paying close attention to your diet is important, too. "If the correct amount of insulin is given based on the amount of carbohydrates consumed, blood sugar levels can remain in a healthy range." Type 2 Diabetes These patients experience hypoglycemia less frequently than people with type 1 diabetes; the rate of hypoglycemia for type 2 diabetes patients taking insulin is about one-third that of type 1 diabetes patients. But research shows that the frequency of hypoglycemia in people with type 2 diabetes increases as the disease becomes more advanced. "In people with type 2 diabetes, the body may produce adequate insulin, yet the cells are resistant to it, making the insulin ineffecti Continue reading >>
What A Low Blood Sugar Feels Like.
Across the board, a low blood sugar seems to be considered as anything under 70 mg/dL. Revisiting the American Diabetes Association’s website this morning offers up a list of symptoms of low blood sugar, like: Shakiness Nervousness or anxiety Sweating, chills and clamminess Irritability or impatience Confusion, including delirium Rapid/fast heartbeat Lightheadedness or dizziness Hunger and nausea Sleepiness Blurred/impaired vision Tingling or numbness in the lips or tongue Headaches Weakness or fatigue Anger, stubbornness, or sadness Lack of coordination Nightmares or crying out during sleep Seizures Unconsciousness (As with most diabetes-related lists on the Internet, the further down the list you read, the worse shit seems to get.) The “what happens if a low blood sugar goes untreated” answer is short, and to the point: “If left untreated, hypoglycemia may lead to a seizure or unconsciousness (passing out, a coma). In this case, someone else must take over.” When my daughter hears my Dexcom beeping, she understands the difference between the alert signaling a high blood sugar and the alert signaling a low. If the high alarm goes off, she doesn’t react, but if the low alarm goes off, she perks up immediately and asks me if I need a “glupose tab.” The immediacy and seriousness of low blood sugars is noticed by my three year old because she’s seen me go from normal, functional Mom to confused, sweaty, and tangled-in-my-own-words Mom in a matter of minutes. The symptoms of low blood sugars don’t just vary from PWD to PWD, but often vary within the PWD’s own lifetime. When I was very small, my low blood sugar “tell” was when my mouth would go numb and my face felt like I’d had Novocaine hours earlier and it was just starting to wear off, with th Continue reading >>
