My husband is a 61 year old, type 2 diabetic who takes insulin shots. He frequently (although not every day) has long periods of queasy feelings with clammy skin, etc. His doctor told him to check his blood sugar when he was feeling this was to make sure his blood sugar wasn't too low. He has done that and it hasn't been too low (e.g., 110). Could this be a side effect of his insulin?
It could very easily result from a rapid swing in blood sugar levels. More frequent monitoring and keeping a 7 day diary of blood sugars, time of meals/activities/stress. You might need a change in insulin. Try to collect some more information to take to your doctor. Are you rotating injection sites?
I have found that when symptoms such as yours occur it means the blood sugar is not under control and if you coordinate food, activities and type/dose of insulin, these symptoms can be avoided. So, I recommend a7 day blood sugar diary with 6 readings/per day, time of meals/activitiesand when/if this problems occurs againin that 7 day period. Then, take it to your doctor and let the doctor make needed changes if any. Have a great day! Kathryn
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It could very easily result from a rapid swing in blood sugar levels. More frequent monitoring and keeping a 7 day diary of blood sugars, time of meals/activities/stress. You might need a change in insulin. Try to collect some more information to take to your doctor. Are you rotating injection sites? I have found that when symptoms such as yours occur it means the blood sugar is not under control and if you coordinate food, activities and type/dose of insulin, these symptoms can be avoided. So, I recommend a7 day blood sugar diary with 6 readings/per day, time of meals/activitiesand when/if this problems occurs againin that 7 day period. Then, take it to your doctor and let the doctor make needed changes if any. Have a great day! Kathryn