Feels awful. Scary.
2006-12-13 14:42:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Yes. This is actually a good thing. It shows your autonomic nervous system and neuroendocrine response to hypoglycemia (adrenaline release) is still intact.
Everyone here is right in that your body is saying: "Feed me sugar! NOW!".
Some diabetics who have had diabetes for a long time or practice tight control lose this symptom. This is called "hypoglycemic unawareness" and can be dangerous since the person doesn't always know their BG is low. Long standing Type 1 diabetics usually also have impaired glucagon response due to a lack of alpha cells, which impairs glycogen (sugar) release from the liver when BG is low. That;s why it's dangerous not to treat a low BG! Always carry fast acting sugar in some form.
A severe drop in BG (as in the person is in a coma) or in the elderly can also cause abnormal heart arrhythmias and even death. That is why it is important to make sure your BG is at a safe range before bed.
I also want to point out that severe hypoglycemia can usually be avoided in Type 1's, but that mild to moderate will occur despite your best efforts from time to time. That is the tightrope of trying to keep your BG in normal range. You can never expect a person to be able to do the job of a pancreas 100% perfectly. There are many factors that affect ones BG and some we can't control. Do your best, and always carry glucose gel with you (very easy to swallow).
If you are having severe lows often, review your treatmeant plan with your doc, and have him check for other diseases related to Type 1 (if you are T1) that can cause lows, such as Addison's Disease.
2006-12-13 15:36:14 · answer #1 · answered by reginachick22 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is normal .... and dangerous. Hypoglycemia is actually more dangerous than diabetes when your sugar drops too much. Diabetes can kill you too.... but slowly over time, unless your sugar goes extremely high.
When your sugar drops to low, that pounding of your heart is because your heart IS pounding and under great stress. It can cause a heart attack and other cardiac problems.
It is important to keep your sugar controlled. Eat meals and snacks on time, exercise, etc.
Best Wishes,
Sue
2006-12-13 23:22:25 · answer #2 · answered by newbiegranny 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This could be one of your symptoms when your sugar drops. Your probably already feeling crappy when your sugar drops, making you pay more attention to what your body is doing; also your heart could be reacting to any anxiety/nervousness you are feeling at the time. Are you diabetic.
2006-12-13 22:46:01 · answer #3 · answered by dandlvegas 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My father is diabetic too and YES.... it is normal. It is your body's way of telling you that you need to EAT SOMETHING NOW!!! Then depending how low it has dropped it is yelling GET YOUR BUTT TO THE HOSPITAL!!! Sorry for all the yelling * smiles* my dad won't listen to me so I have a tendancy to want to holler at all diabetics who have let their sugar drop. * Merry Christmas*
* smiles again......waves*
2006-12-13 22:51:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes very much
2006-12-14 08:28:16 · answer #5 · answered by BAR 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, mine pounds and I get sweaty AND cold...
2006-12-13 22:44:13 · answer #6 · answered by BellyRubz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, my tongue would get really numb also
2006-12-13 22:49:52 · answer #7 · answered by browneyes 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
indeed.carry candy with you.
2006-12-13 22:45:46 · answer #8 · answered by freddelorme35 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋