I have diabetic hypo's during the night and it makes my breathing very shallow and fast, is this OK?

Answer 1

No, it's not ideal. You need to see your Dr or diabetic nurse to discuss medication etc.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Are you sure you're hypo? Is your blood sugar below about 4.0? Shallow fast breathing can by a symptom of ketoacidosis - this is caused by very high blood sugar and at this stage would be extremely dangerous - not wanting to worry you - hopefully this is not the case! If you've not already check your blood sugar - if it is really high get straight up to the hospital. If it is because of low blood sugar, obiously eat some sugar to bring your blood sugar back up - everyone has different symptoms of hypos but the good thing is that they don't dammage your long term health (according to current research!). I don't want to recomend you adjust your insulin unless you are happy to do so - speak to your dr or nurse about it asap. if you're not comfortable with adjusting your dose yourself. Night time hypos are difficult to get sorted - I used to have them a lot and had some weird side effects like numbness in my legs, which seemed worrying at the time but totally went away when I got my hypos under control. Something I read that sounds really bizar but really helped me was to drink a glass of milk containing a smallish teaspoon of cornflour and a teaspoonfull of nesquick before bed - the raw cornflour is apparently v long acting carb. so keeps your blood sugar up all night. It can take a little while but when you finally get them sorted out (if you're really stuggleing ask about an insulin pump - I don't know why but they really help with hypos!) you will probably feel so much better in yourself you'll look back on it and wonder how you coped! Hope that helps, good luck xx

ps just additional to the above answers - you will not die from a night time hypo unless you have been drinking (this is called dead in bed syndrome and is v rare - always eat an extra snack after drinking alcohol) - your liver will put out glucose into your blood if your blood sugar goes low enough, but this involves a lot of hormones so gives you that 'been hit by a bus' feeling in the morning. Protein will not level out your blood sugar but fats do make shorter acting carbs get absorbed more slowly, that's why fruit juice affects your blood sugar a lot faster than chocolate, for example. As far as I know diabetes doesn't go along with asthma or anything like that needing an inhaler, although I guess you could discuss it with your dr as it could be that the hypo brings on an asthma atack or something like that. Hope that clears a few things up! :)

Answer 4

You are describing low blood sugar symptoms, which are very dangerous while sleeping, so if this is a consistent thing, the amount of insulin in the night shot needs to be adjusted so this doesn't happen. You need to document it and get with your doctor.

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Answer 5

You need to discuss this with your doctor or diabetic nurse specialist. If you are on insulin you evening dose may need to be adjusted. In the meantime, make sure you have a decent snack before you go to bed. Some thing like toast will give a gradual release of sugar which will help maintain your sugar levels through the night. It may be an idea to set an alarm for 3 or 4am and check your sugar level to check it is not too low, and also when you notice the mentioned symptoms. Your diabetic specialist will need this information. Hope this helps.

Answer 6

I am a diabetic and this is very frightening. Try to eat a snack before going to bed. Sometimes I wake up really hungry and know I am going into a hypo have eat a non sweet biscuit and a glass of fruit juice. This usually keeps them horrible hypos at bay!!!! Talk about it with your doctor.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Its just one of the many symptoms of having a hypo. If you are having them frequently during the night, you should see your doctor. You might need to change your dose, type or time you do your insulin. You also may not be eating enough to keep your blood sugars stable

Answer 9

no hypos during the night are not safe at all. There needs to be an adjustment made in your meds/and or bedtime snack. Talk to your dr. about this.

Answer 10

No it is not alright. Hypos at night can be very dangerous as they can lead to a coma if you are on your own. You need to check that you eat enough carbohydrate at your evening meal and always check your blood sugar before you go to bed. It might be an idea to check with your doctor about your medication. The most important thing is to check your blood sugar at night before you go to sleep and if you need to eat something before you go to bed. Oat biscuits are good

Answer 11

Eat something that is slow release in sugars like some digestive biscuits. Dont go for the Mars bar as this will give you instant rush of sugar but will come back down just as quick. Digestives will balance your sugar levels out