I've been unable to keep weight on, regardless of eating square meals. I usually feel nauseous 24/7, and I have period of intense binge-like hunger for sugar. My legs ache, and I'm very sensitive to temperature change. I have had some very low blood sugar readings (about 40-60 mg/DL) only 3 hours after eating, I usually don't get highs (I did have one 126 mg/DL fasting reading). I can't tolerate heat, it makes me feel like I'm going to pass out. I'm having a GTT tomorrow, but I wanted to hear your thoughts for those of you who went through the pre-diagnosis suffering.
2006-08-01 11:23:15 · 9 answers · asked by reyza2 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
My CBC is normal, no anemia, except I do have a low platelet count (140) and low white blood cell count.
2006-08-01 11:33:12 · update #1
AS per your symptoms, you are not a diabetic but suffering from Low Blood Pressure. Your pancreas are over functioning and that leads to more consumption of sugar and glucose while keeping your blood pressure low. Low BP will also lead to migraine and headache. You must carry sufficient sweet stuff like sugar, cake, chocolate and toffee to munch when feeling low. Drink fruit juices to built strong immune system. Since, your blood pressure remains very low, you have to be very careful. Low BP is more serious than high BP. Eat carrots, tomatoes and beetroots to get more energy. Eat banana, mango, papaya, watermelon, muskmelon, cantaloupe, grapes to remain healthy. Add raisins, and dates with other dried fruits in your daily intake. Eat cucumbers daily and drink sufficient water. Take care and be in good health.
2006-08-01 12:01:52 · answer #1 · answered by Kunwar Singh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I would say probably not. However, I would be concerned with the low bg. When we have patients with a bg that low we automatically give them oral glucose. It is good that you recognized the symptoms and are being checked by your dr. Wait for his diagnosis. Never trust anybody who attempts to make a diagnosis in a chat room.
2006-08-01 16:26:32 · answer #4 · answered by Jim T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have hypoglycemia, a precursor to diabetes. You should stay away from white breads and sugary products. Eat more protein and complex carbs. (brown rice, not white, wheat bread, not white, etc) Eat vegetables. If you eat good you will probably feel better.
2006-08-01 14:10:18 · answer #5 · answered by pixles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure, for you to be diabetic you need to have a high blood sugar level.
I think you may be iron deficient, I am assuming as you are always tired?
2006-08-01 11:29:33 · answer #6 · answered by Rebz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say you're hypoglycemic, but not necessarily diabetic. Besides the compulsive hunger, you don't really have any signs of diabetes.
2006-08-01 15:51:31 · answer #7 · answered by doubled254 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be reactive hypoglycemia.
2006-08-01 15:16:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
read this below, could be an explanation:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperinsulinism
2006-08-01 13:23:03 · answer #9 · answered by kichka_2002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋