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What Causes Dizziness And Bad Breath In Diabetic On Insulin?

I have type 2 diabetes, on two types of insulin, and I ve been getting increasingly dizzy all day. Feel as if I d been drinking (dizziness-wise) but don t drink. Husband said breath smells as if I d been on a two day bender, although I brushed teeth. Checked blood sugar, but it isn t that high....235 an hour after dinner.
Tue, 2 Sep 2014
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welcome to hcm
short answer: you are suffering from high sugar levels or hyperglycemia

detailed answer:
High Blood Sugar Symptoms

Common symptoms can include:

Dry mouth
Thirst
Frequent urination
Urination during the night
Blurry vision
Dry, itchy skin
Fatigue or drowsiness
Weight loss
Increased appetite

If hyperglycemia persists for several hours and leads to dehydration, other symptoms may develop, such as:

Difficulty breathing
Dizziness upon standing
Rapid weight loss
Increased drowsiness and confusion
Unconsciousness or coma

Left untreated, hyperglycemia can lead to a condition called ketoacidosis, also known as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or diabetic coma. This occurs because the body has insufficient insulin to process glucose into fuel, so the body breaks down fats to use for energy. When the body breaks down fat, ketones are produced as by-products. Some ketones are eliminated via the urine, but not all. Until you are rehydrated, and adequate insulin action is restored, ketones remain in the blood. Ketones in the blood cause nausea, headache, fatigue, or vomiting and bad breath. hope this explains.
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What Causes Dizziness And Bad Breath In Diabetic On Insulin?

welcome to hcm short answer: you are suffering from high sugar levels or hyperglycemia detailed answer: High Blood Sugar Symptoms Common symptoms can include: Dry mouth Thirst Frequent urination Urination during the night Blurry vision Dry, itchy skin Fatigue or drowsiness Weight loss Increased appetite If hyperglycemia persists for several hours and leads to dehydration, other symptoms may develop, such as: Difficulty breathing Dizziness upon standing Rapid weight loss Increased drowsiness and confusion Unconsciousness or coma Left untreated, hyperglycemia can lead to a condition called ketoacidosis, also known as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or diabetic coma. This occurs because the body has insufficient insulin to process glucose into fuel, so the body breaks down fats to use for energy. When the body breaks down fat, ketones are produced as by-products. Some ketones are eliminated via the urine, but not all. Until you are rehydrated, and adequate insulin action is restored, ketones remain in the blood. Ketones in the blood cause nausea, headache, fatigue, or vomiting and bad breath. hope this explains.