help with my diabetes?

Question

hi im starting to worry about my diabetes over the last few months ive taken alot of fits with it and im starting to get worried about it was just wanting to know if any one could help me find out wots causing them

not over weight an blood is ok

Answer 1

Not enough info. Are you controlling your blood sugar well, or not? Are you overweight?

If any of the above apply, you'll find help here:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/Type_II_Diabetes.html

Answer 2

Hi Lisa, you have type 1? Maybe they're hypos - if you're hypo and have a fit, your blood might be ok by the time you've finished fitting and checked your blood sugar - your liver releases a hormone that releases glucose and brings your blood sugar up again when you're very low - are you very high an hour after? - one of the symptoms of this happening is that your body over reacts and you go really high - if this is diabetes related then sounds like you might be a good candidate for a pump as they reduce number of hypos a lot, but your chances of funding depend on where you live. Diabetes or not you should be spkin to both your gp and hospital clinic about this! Good luck - thinkin of you xxx

ps I've just been lookin at the above - I've had proper fits from bad hypos twice in my life before and I have friends who have too (all type 1s) so it does happen - don't worry i don't think it's gen life threatening unless you've been drinkin although i'm not sure if like people with epilepsy it could cause a brain hemorage or something like that xx

Answer 3

Dear Lisa,

Are you sure you're 'fitting'. As Dr. Frank points out, 'fitting' is not normally a symptom of diabetes. Are you confusing a hypoglycaemic attack with fitting?

I understand that when you do suffer hypoglycaemic attacks it may feel like you're having a fit, but, technically, they are different. Normally, you would only suffer a fit if your blood sugar is terribly low ... or you have something else wrong with you too. In either case, you do really need to see a doctor. S/he will either regulate the amount of insulin that you're taking, or refer you for further tests.

I wish you the very best of luck, dear lady.

Answer 4

My wife had diabetes and attended a regular clinic run by the practice nurse at our doctors surgery.. Any problems like those you describe would be dealt with by the nurse or the doctor. If more assistance was needed they would refer to the local hospital/. Regular blood tests and visits to the hospital eye clinic were also part of the care programme. I am surprised you are not involved in a similar care programme. I am speaking in the UK with the care being given by the NHS. See your doctor.. Fits are usually caused by low blood sugar levels caused by insulin or your medications. Your medication levels or dosages may need adjusting. Try to get involved in a regular care clinic scheme if you can ..

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Are you talking about seizures when you speak of "fits" or simply mood swings? You need to be seeing a diabetes specialist either way however, if you are talking about true seizures where you lose conciousness or control of bodily functions then get yourself to a doctor immediately. Your blood sugars are more likely going too low and this is life threatening. Go Now!

Answer 7

There's plenty of literature on how emotional states (stress, depression) affect diabetes (blood sugar levels) and are in turn fed back in a sort of vicious loop.

Indeed, diabetes education, developing a solid network of physicians to help you with your diabetes care and connecting with other people with diabetes is very helpful.

If I may, I'd like to invite you to just such a group of people: www.TuDiabetes.com, a global community of people touched by diabetes that you can join and participate in.

Hope this helps!

Answer 8

Fits per se are NOT a symptom of diabetes. Are you an insulin diabetic who is fitting when they are hypoglycemic?

If this is the case you control might be too tight. This would need you you to get help from your diabetes team.

Answer 9

I don't think I'm qualified to know what's causing your fits. I hope you are seeking medical attention. One hint though - eat a small piece of pineapple a day. It will help with diabetes.

Answer 10

i have also just been diagnosed diabetes type 2,i see an awful lot of people are saying blood levels of 200 etc,my meter reads like 11.4 or 10.2,what is the difference ?i dont understand?i would say go to your g.p and tell them of your fits there is bound to be something they can do to help you hun.

Answer 11

Anything and everything can change the way you feel . To much stress,diet,and so on. Even life. Taking shoots for 29 years and no one doctor has the same answers for the same question.