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Why Did I Pass Out Suddenly?

Hi! I have Diabetes and passed out the other night in my hallway. My Husband gave me juice and candy. I feel OK about it but do I need to be concerned? It is the first time I have passed out because of it, I usually wake in plenty of time to eat or drink something.
Tue, 22 Jul 2014
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It happens sometimes madam, Mostly in long term diabetics there is a condition called hypoglycemia unawareness. This happens because of frequent episodes of hypoglycemia. What happens is that the body's sensitivity to hypoglycemia goes down and eventually you do not realize the hypoglycemic episode.You would need to monitor your blood sugars often and prevent any episodes of hypoglycemia. slowly You will be able to recognize these episodes at a much better sugar values.
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Dr.Riyaz Sheriff
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Why Did I Pass Out Suddenly?

It happens sometimes madam, Mostly in long term diabetics there is a condition called hypoglycemia unawareness. This happens because of frequent episodes of hypoglycemia. What happens is that the body s sensitivity to hypoglycemia goes down and eventually you do not realize the hypoglycemic episode.You would need to monitor your blood sugars often and prevent any episodes of hypoglycemia. slowly You will be able to recognize these episodes at a much better sugar values. Hope i have answered your query Dr.Riyaz Sheriff