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andrila · Joined: 17 Aug 2007 Posts: 23

My father-in-law has been suffering from type 2 diabetes for the past three years. Although his condition is very much under control, I would still prefer to know how to control hypoglycemia and what its symptoms are. I have heard it is a common diabetic problem. Please explain. Thanks in advance!
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andrila

Daisy · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 4:58 pm Post subject:

Firstly , I must say I admire you for taking an interest in your father-in-laws health. the symptom of hypoglycaemia are as follows; Felling sweaty or cold and clammy, Trembling and feeling weak, Tingling around your lips, Feeling hungry, Blurred vision, Feeling irritable, upset or angry, Unable to concentrate, Looking pale, Feeling drowsy (and losing consciousness if nothing is done).

Sometimes people suffering from low blood glucose may behave oddly, and appear drunk to others.The symptoms are an individual thing and you are not likely to get all the symptoms, maybe one or two - some people feel hungry before noticing anything else. Eating later than usual , or sudden bursts of exercise, too much alcohol. It is always best to be prepared for the unusual happening, as it is not always possible to eat at set times. If this occurs it is advisable to have a carbohydrate snack (such as a biscuit or boiled sweet) handy at all times, sugary drinks or glucose sweets are very handy to carry in the pocket. Not forgetting to eat a reasonable meal as soon as possible after. Your father-in-law will soon manage to know the symptoms. Any other advise would be better coming from a nurse or doctor. Hope this information will be of some help.

SirBA · Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 3

My Nan has type 2, and we always make sure whenever we take her out we've got some plain biscuits and a chocolate bar incase she does start to feel a bit funny.

This normally tends to happen if she doesn't have breakfast in the morning or she does too much too quickly, but its something shes learned to deal with, and has learned that these 'foods' they say a diabetic shouldn't touch, are actually ok for them if they only have them now and again as a treat.