is it normal to pass out when you have hypoglycemia?

Answer 1

Registered Nurse here; Passing out from hypoglycemia is relatively common, especially among the diabetic population. Also hypoglycemia is a precursor to diabetes. Hopefully one will have symptoms that alert them they need to eat something and fast. First of all the peanut butter sandwich is a excellent prevent-or of hypoglycemia, however when one is actually experiencing hypoglycemia something faster should be used, such as: Orange Juice and Sugar, Jelly Beans, Honey, anything that is very very sweet with lots of sugar, if person passes out, and no injection of glucose available, which unless in the hospital setting it probably wouldn't be, one can put honey under tongue, about a tablespoon, the person will come around in a minute or two, in the mean time, go ahead and call 911.

Answer 2

I can be, yes!

I was diagnosed with it several years ago. I'd gone to my Doctor with my list of "symptoms", not knowing what was wrong with me.

My symptoms included:

feeling shaky
getting cold sweats
blacking out (have never completely passed out)
having a sick feeling in my stomach

As I would experience an "attack", these things all happened. I found that I had to immediately lay down (where ever I was) and allow it to pass. (I knew that if I didnt lay down, I would have fallen down.) Afterwards, I immediately got some juice and crackers to eat.

After visiting the Doctor, he told me all these things were "normal", when my sugar was low. He recommended I use juice and crackers, as opposed to a candy bar b/c the candy would only shoot up my sugar too high, leaving it to fall to quickly again. You've got to feed your body "natural" sugars, during these times.

I'm lucky NOT to be a diabetic, although I'm at high-risk. My mom is and my dad has the hypoglycemia, too.

GOOD LUCK! If you haven't been to a Doctor - then you need to go and get your problem under control! It could also be an entirely different diagnosis!

Answer 3

I have passed out three times and I am just diebetic 2. I was on many prescription drugs at the time but none for sugar. The first time i passed out was nothing I remember. i woke in the kitchen floor in the fetal position but could not figure out how I got there. If dying is like what happened to me, there is nothing to it. I moved in with my daughter for about five months and it happened once more. I was taking strong medication and not eating. I went five days without anything but gator-ade. I also had a case of severe antrial-fibulation, with an upper chamber flutter. When I was in A-Fib my bloob pressure went "south" like 88/44.
I made three trips to the hospital via ambulance. I was stablized and sent home. Did the fibulation stop. Not a chance. They wanted to do an "oblasion" where they place an electrobe into the inside of your heart and "sap" the nerve that is causing the rhythum problem. I refused...

Answer 4

Thats a symptom you have when you have hypoglcemia.
A person should not be pasing out because they have low blood sugar this is dangerous and needs emergency care right away.

A persons blood sugar should never ever be that low, if they do pass out they need to have a glucagon injection right away or their life is in danger.

Other symptoms of hypoglcemia are feeling cold, confused, tired, lethargic and dizzy.
If the person feels like they are going to pass out, drinking orange juice, milk with sugar can help.

Answer 5

Sure is...your pancreas puts out insulin on a regular basis...if you haven't eaten or eaten very lightly, it is quite likely you will pass out. Make sure you have some hard candy in your purse. But the best thing to do when you begin to feel light-headed is to eat a complex carbohydrate like bread with peanut butter on it which is protein....this should straighten you out in about 10 minutes. If you are in dire circumstances...any sweet drink (not diet) will help till you can get to that snack I mentioned above.

Answer 6

It is fairly normal to have temporary blackouts when arising too quickly from a sitting or lying position. By "blackouts," I mean your vision closes in and everything is black or almost black for a second or more, then your vision returns in reverse order. But, this can be avoided by taking care to get up slowly when your blood sugar is down.

Answer 7

Not normal - that's a pretty bad case. Most people feel shaky ad may feel dizzy but shouldn't get as far as passing out.
If you're prone to hypoglycaemia, make sure you eat regularly and carry some glucose tablets and/or jelly babies for emergencies.

Answer 8

IF YOU FEEL LIKE ABOUT TO PASS OUT---DRINK ORANGE JUICE OR A COKE THAT CONTAINS SUGAR---OR CANDY------SOMETIMES WHEN YOU PASS OUT YOU GO IN TO A COMMA WHICH SOME CAN DIE FROM-----CARRY HERSHSEY KISSES IN YOUR PURSE OR SOME OTHER HIGH SUGAR CANDY......IT COULD SAVE UR LIFE..