If you are a diabetic can you feel the signs of a heart attack?

Answer 1

the only way you dont' is if you have nerve damage because the signs of a heart attack are generally pressure and pain coupled with respiratory distress.

i have a heart transplant and my old heart's nerves were cut right through. I probably will never feel a thing if i have a heart attack. but diabetes? sure thing.

Answer 2

I will answer your question in this manner: I do not know that being a Diabetic has any direct effect on MI (Heart Attack symptoms}. I do know that not all Heart Attacks present in the same way, i.e. the classic "crushing chest pain, shortness of breath, etc." There are those heart attacks known as "silent MI's", in which the patient might not have recognized the symptoms. Some MI's can present as back pain, or limb pain, or even something as vague as "I just don't feel right". In those cases, patient history, age, sex and so on can be helpful in determining the likelyhood of an MI, however the definitive diagnoses of course must be made by MD's after appropriate testing. Lastly, it must be said that Diabetics are indeed at higher risk than most people for cardiovascular related problems. I hope you are feeling well.
..if you have any concerns at all regarding a possible "Heart Attack" you should consult your physician.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

A diabetic should have no different signs of an impending heart attack than any other person unless their is neuropathic damage to the nerves in the area of the chest, then possibly chest pain could not be felt.

Answer 5

Diabetics have less chest pain when having a heart attac than someone who is non diabetic. Sometimes they have no pain at all and miss the whole thing until they go to the doctor for something else and they pick it up on an EKG.
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Answer 6

Yes. Sometimes you get dizzy, sometimes your head spins. It's time to take sugar - and sit down and relax for a minute or two. It's also a "must" to see the doctor regularly (to check the blood pressure and all).