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What Causes Dizziness And Insomnia While Suffering From Diabetes?

I am a 19-year-old female with type 1 diabetes. I am having really terrible insomnia that seems to be mostly caused by an abnormally accelerated heart rate. I am also experiencing dizziness and agitation. I haven t had any caffeine today and this doesn t feel like a panic attack or anxiety. It s felt kind of like I ve had low blood sugar all night. I ve also had a continuous dull pain in the back of my ear/skull. I ve read about a connection with hyperthyroidism, but it doesn t sound like it s very common. Does it seem like it might be a likely possibility?
Sat, 20 Oct 2018
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Hello,

I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to thyroid gland dysfunction, which can also be associated to type 1 diabetes (both are autoimmune disorders).

Coming to this point, I would recommend first checking thyroid hormone levels and performing a thyroid gland ultrasound in order to exclude this possibility. If these tests result normal, I recommend consulting with a psychiatrist in order to investigate for possible panic disorder.

You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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What Causes Dizziness And Insomnia While Suffering From Diabetes?

Hello, I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to thyroid gland dysfunction, which can also be associated to type 1 diabetes (both are autoimmune disorders). Coming to this point, I would recommend first checking thyroid hormone levels and performing a thyroid gland ultrasound in order to exclude this possibility. If these tests result normal, I recommend consulting with a psychiatrist in order to investigate for possible panic disorder. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist