These symptoms usually develop over a few days to weeks. Some people have these symptoms before they are diagnosed, but they do not realize the symptoms are caused by diabetes. They may believe the symptoms are caused by the flu or some other illness. Sometimes blood sugar rises very high. If this happens, a life-threatening situation called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) can develop. DKA is an emergency. Symptoms include: Restlessness, drowsiness, or difficulty waking up.

When you have low blood sugar (usually below 70), hormones are released that tend to increase the blood sugar level for 12-24 hours. This is a normal body response to the low level. Do not increase your diabetes medication to cover the high level ? this should balance out after 24 hours. If it does not, consult your doctor. Also, if you overtreat a low blood sugar response with too much juice, soda or other forms of carbohydrate, your blood sugar may rebound into an abnormally high range. Back See similar questions...

Ask your physician, but many sources suggest that your blood sugar level should not go below 70. If blood sugar falls below 70, often the brain cannot function properly, causing a series of unpleasant symptoms. You may feel a rapid, pounding heartbeat (palpitations), feel suddenly weak or fatigued, break out in a cold sweat or develop a sudden headache. People often feel nervous or anxious, and may become irritable and confused. See similar questions...

Signs include shaking, fast heartbeat, sweating, anxiety, dizziness, hunger, impaired vision, weakness/fatigue, headache and irritability. See similar questions...

During pregnancy, an organ called the placenta develops in the uterus. The placenta connects the mother and baby and makes sure the baby has enough food and water. It also makes several hormones. Some of these hormones make it hard for insulin to do its job—controlling blood sugar—so the mother's body has to make more insulin to work well. See similar questions...

Type 1 diabetes develops because the body's defense system (immune system) tells the body to destroy the beta cells in the pancreas that make insulin. It's not known what causes this immune response. Some people inherit the risk for type 1 diabetes. However, even these people may not develop type 1 diabetes unless other factors, such as exposure to certain viral infections, are present. See similar questions...

Hypoglycemia can occur when there is an imbalance between insulin and glucagon (Glucagon is a hormone produced by our bodies that raises the level of glucose in the blood, and is an important factor in hypoglycemia.). To keep diabetes in control it is important to test blood glucose often. Ask your health care provider how often you should test and what your blood glucose levels should be, and what to do when they are low. See similar questions...

Some ladies start to have signs of hypoglycemia after going on Metformin, so they assume that Met causes low blood sugar. But this hypoglycemic episode is not due to the drug, but rather due to the fact that their bodies are working better and they are often not taking in enough calories to compensate for this new, more efficient body. See similar questions...

Low blood pressure is generally thought to be a sign of good health, but there is some evidence that people whose blood pressure is low all the time (for example 90/50 mm Hg), may be more likely to complain of symptoms such as fatigue and giddiness. In Germany it is condiered to be a disease, but not in England , Canada , and the United States . It is unproven if raising the blood pressure improves the symptoms. See similar questions...

Signs include extreme thirst, frequent urination, dry skin, hunger, blurred vision, drowsiness and nausea. See similar questions...

During the initial years any warnings of a hypo came when my blood glucose dropped to 3-4mmol/l, but during the last few years it could go as low as 1.5mmol/l before I felt a warning. See similar questions...

The low end of normal for blood glucose is defined as 65 mg/dl. Often low blood sugar may not be regarded as clinically relevant. Ask again, especially when symptoms are present. In our office we look for tighter blood sugar control, i.e., FPG 85-95 mg/dl. See similar questions...

Anything above these levels could be considered high but it's important to take medical advice as to what constitutes a high level for you. The medical term for this is hyperglycemia. See similar questions...

A fasting blood sugar (FBS) measures blood glucose after you have not eaten for at least 8 hours. A fasting blood glucose level lower than 6mmol/l is normal. A fasting blood glucose of 7mmol/l or higher (UK levels) may indicate diabetes. See similar questions...

Normal blood sugar levels for people without diabetes are less than 100 mg/dl if fasting and less than 140 mg/dl two hours after a meal, with the body automatically adjusting levels to stay within this range no matter what has been eaten. However, if you live with diabetes, your body is unable to perform this job appropriately. See similar questions...

You should consult your doctor before determining what your blood sugar levels should be before and after meals. Here are some general recommendations: See similar questions...

To answer this one must first understand a little blood sugar physiology. For most non-diabetics, blood sugar usually stays within a fairly narrow range, say 70 – 110mg/dl. If a person fasts, the blood sugar may drop below this range, perhaps significantly below this range – temporarily. See similar questions...

You need to check your blood sugar level regularly using a blood glucose monitor. You'll need to write down each measurement and show this record to your doctor, so he or she can tell you how much insulin to take. Blood sugar measurements are different depending on stress levels, how much you exercise, how fast you absorb your food and hormonal changes related to puberty, menstrual cycles, pregnancy, etc. See similar questions...

If possible do a blood sugar test to confirm that your blood sugar is low (low blood sugars are below 70 mg/dl). If you do not have a blood sugar meter available to test, it is best to assume that your blood sugar is low and treat. The best treatment for a low blood sugar is glucose gel or tablets (available at your pharmacy). Use the entire gel tube or 3-4 blucose tablets- this will generally raise blood sugar about 50 mg/dl. See similar questions...

If your pet refuses to eat or cannot eat, administer glucose as quickly as possible. Always keep a source of glucose ready to make a solution when needed, for example glucose powder which can be mixed with tap water. Give one teaspoon of glucose per 5kg (11lb) bodyweight. Administer the solution very carefully, particularly if your pet is unable to swallow properly or is unconscious. Make sure the solution does not go down the wrong way. See similar questions...