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Roberts_Rain
08-10-2005, 12:39 PM
what does a diabetic attack consist of?? Hypoglycemic attack?? Need to know please.
~Bri Roberts

almonkey
08-10-2005, 09:31 PM
Hyperglycemia or high blood sugar can have the following symptoms:

Polyphagia (frequently hungry) Blurred vision
Polyuria (frequently urinating) Fatigue
Polydipsia (frequently thirsty) Weight loss
Poor wound healing (cuts, scrapes, etc.)
Dry mouth
Dry or itchy skin
Impotence (male)
Recurrent infections such as vaginal yeast infections, groin rash, or external ear infections (swimmers ear)

Severe hyperglycemia can lead to diabetic Ketoacidosis- is life-threatening and needs immediate treatment. Symptoms include:

shortness of breath
breath that smells fruity
nausea and vomiting
a very dry mouth

Hypoglycemia or low blood glucose can have the following symptoms:
shakiness
dizziness
sweating
hunger
headache
irritability
pale skin color
sudden moodiness or behavior changes, such as crying for no apparent reason
clumsy or jerky movements
difficulty paying attention, or confusion
tingling sensations around the mouth

Testing blood sugar to always be sure is important.

 
 
 




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