i have type 2 diabetes and also sleep apnoea
2007-04-30 08:53:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Everyone is different, but i am like you in the respect i have diabetes, but i always know when my blood sugars are too high anything over 10 and i get quite stroppy, tired, headachy, feel dizzy, sweaty.
If you are unable to recognise signs on hyperglycemia i suggest you blood test yourself every 2 hours or so to prevent going into a hyperglycemic coma..
2007-04-30 09:04:15 · answer #1 · answered by AngeleyesOddette... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have type 2 diabetes too and often don't know that my sugar levels are high. I wonder if the symptoms I see on the diabetes info sheets are for higher levels than what I have. I also wonder if sometimes I'm just too busy and distracted to see the symptoms or that I've lived with diabetes so long that I just don't recognize the signs.
2007-04-30 09:30:45 · answer #2 · answered by E Click 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the signs and symptoms of high blood sugar can be easily mistaken for other conditions, and the more serious complications of high blood sugar may not manifest themselves for a long time, even years. Thirst, fatigue, sleepiness are also symptomes of lots of other conditions.
I didn't know why I was so sleepy, tired and thirsty all the time unitl I got my sugar checked. I was throught the roof! When I got my sugar level under control, I felt like a new man in just a few days!
2007-04-30 10:28:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people suffering with diabetes can't recognise their own symptoms. What I normally look out for is tail tell signs of the eyes, do you feel tired and withdrawn. Do you get angry and frustrated. Do you have mood swings. Do you get a hot sweat as though you have just come out the bath. Do you feel dehydrated and want to drink lots of water. Are you forgetful. The above are signs that I have recognised in people with diabetes whether it is type one or type two diabetes. I hope this helps.
2007-04-30 12:12:12 · answer #4 · answered by LoLo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sugar levels are a bit hard to know, unless you actually check for them.
Sleep Apnea may or may not be connected- but it is more likely to happen if you have a weight problem. Ask your doctor for suggestions with weight control: It won't hurt at least.
Good luck!
2007-04-30 09:08:39 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your sugar gets high enough you will feel tired and develop polyuria and polydypsia = frequency of passing urine and thirst. The level that individuals get these symptoms does vary.
2007-04-30 12:11:30 · answer #6 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't believe there are any warning signs except to your doctor
2007-04-30 09:03:58 · answer #7 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋