Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) Support Group
The term hypoglycemia literally means "low blood sugar." Hypoglycemia can produce a variety of symptoms and effects but the principal problems arise from an inadequate supply of glucose as fuel to the brain, resulting in impairment of function. Derangements of function can range from vaguely "feeling bad" to coma and in the worst case, can be fatal.
Hey, I'm really new to this whole support group thing and relatively new to being a severe hypoglycemic...so I'm not exactly sure what to talk about in these type of things. Well, my diagnosis was about 2 years ago and I'm 19 now. It's been hard trying to get a hold on it since I'm allergic to a whole bunch of foods, and I guess what's pushed me to join a group like this is the recent episode I had. I was sick and was vomitting nonstop for 12 hours, so I couldn't keep anything down, not even liquids. I knew I needed something or else I'd have an episode but I my stomach wasn't having it. So, of course I started getting dizzy, my vision was cutting in and out, and this time my hands and feet went ice cold and I couldn't move them. The last thing I remember before blacking out was calling my little sister. Apparently when I was blacked out, my parents were slapping me trying to get my attention. I was finally able to stomach some apple juice after a while.
Mom just really scared cause each episode gets worse and worse and I feel like I'm not in control of my own life. I've had to give up several things already like sports and my practice of veganism. Everyone says I'll be okay, and I know that I will, but recent decisions in my life make me feel like shit and they all try to be helpful, I know that, but they just look at me like I'm gonna fall apart at any moment. My parents actually asked me if I was exaggerating any of this...are you kidding me?! And the people that have seen my episodes tell me "don't ever do that to me again that was so scary". SERIOUSLY?! You don't think that I'm fucking scared in that situation? You think I like being told all the terrifying things that I did that I can't remember? Or that I like seeing my family and friends terrified of me?
I just feel utterly alone in this and there's no one I know that's been what I've been through...this is kind of my last resort. I just need someone who understands what I'm going through
When you do pass out, do you test your blood for low blood sugar so you knew it was hypoglycaemia? Could it be something else like low blood pressure? How often do you get hypos? Do you carry glucose tablets with you so you can stop a hypo quickly then take some food? If you are unable to eat and desperate to raise your BS then you can glucose gel (e.g. Glucogel) to raise your BS that you smear onto the inside of your mouth.
How clean is your diet? Do you have processed foods, diet drinks? Avoid these if you can as you need quality food. Do you eat regularly?
If you are having allergic problems then maybe that is making you more sensitive to hypos.
People need to understand that your symptoms are real because they happened. They need to accept your situation and not question it. When they say don't freak me out. Look at it a different way - they are concerned about you. See this as being positive. But, people do not understand hypoglycaemia and tend to dismiss it.
Once you get your hypos under control, you can start to become more active.
Hypoglycaemia is not easy when you are going through it and does need courage. Be strong and good luck.
Foolishly, I started walking every day about 45 minutes for 45 minutes, I was caught by hypoglycemia. Sugar dropped at night .but not really hypo value. Probably dropped very quickly.
From then I am constantly feeling, body shaking, though sugar is not low any more.
But last 15 days, I am constantly shaking and shaking. But became high at the same previous value of humalog and levemir.
Now sugar is coming around 7 and 8 ranges whole day but I am constantly shaking. for last 15 days
How can I remove this shaking, can any body help me?
Matin
Daniel