confused about hypo's

garywh · #1 (**permalink**) 11-01-2004, 03:32 PM

Well I just had a super low blood sugar and didn't realize it. It came out at 3.9 on my meter. I had been feeling really cold and decided to test my bs's to see what they read.

I was really surprised. Before I would get into a hot flush and get sweaty, but this time is the total opposite.

Can someone please explain why the difference or what causes it.

Thanks for the help

Gary

lgvincent · #2 (**permalink**) 11-01-2004, 05:04 PM

I'm afraid I can't explain why it happens but my symptoms of low blood sugar change quite often. Sometimes, my lips will tingle. Sometimes, I'll feel confused. Sometimes, I'll sweat a lot. Sometimes, I'll have a fast pulse. Often, I'll have no symptoms at all. I wish I knew why this happens.

sparkle9 · #3 (**permalink**) 11-01-2004, 05:46 PM

My symptoms fluctuate quite a bit also. Years ago I would always get shaky and sweaty when my bs was low, but now I'm more likely to get very tired or confused. Frequently I have no symptoms at all. It's my understanding that hypoglycemia unawareness can occur for a variety of reasons including tight control and/or frequent lows.

am1977 · #4 (**permalink**) 11-01-2004, 06:41 PM

I agree with what's been posted

. As for my own experience, sometimes I will not notice I am low if I have been running low for awhile. On the flip side, if I have a few highs and then a low, the symptoms of the low will seem more pronounced and worse than a typical low.

HeatherP · #5 (**permalink**) 11-01-2004, 07:55 PM

I get different symptoms from one experience to the other, too. Sometimes it depends on the level, but not always. I know I always get sluggish and cranky right around 70 (3.9 for you). Other than that, my symptoms can be different, weak and shaky is the most "normal", but I get tingly lips and nose and tongue, pounding heart, hot flashes/sweaty, or just a general "out of sorts" feeling or difficulty concentrating.

Just one of those things that makes us all individuals would be my guess.

Dewey · #6 (**permalink**) 11-02-2004, 01:22 AM

Like Heather and the others, my feelings and symptoms tend to vary with each low. I also notice a variance in when my body detects a lower level, as sometimes, I may feel a shaky, hungry, etc...when 70, and sometimes, can feel nothing and have a reading of 30. Numerous factors can contribute to differing symptoms. I think this one's got us all stumped...lol