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Hypoglycemia

If a person with diabetes has nocturnal hypoglycemia (in particular hypos are not severe enough to wake that person or induce a seizure but still well below target), would this cause a lesser quality of sleep leaving the person more tired than would be expected after a night’s sleep?

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In the past, my 10 year old daughter was diagnosed with acanthosis nigricans, but had no other tests. She is at risk for diabetes, but is not overweight. She recently had an episode similar to a hypoglycemic reaction. Should I have the doctor run some tests?

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Would it be possible for someone with a low blood sugar to act violently, to hold a knife at another’s throat, unknowingly?

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I just got out of the ICU after a severe low, 11 mg/dl [0.6 mmol/L]. I was told I was about 30 minutes from death. Is this possible? Can hypoglycemia cause death? If so, why?

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My teen son is on Levemir and NovoRapid. With his evening Levemir, he needs a big snack or his blood sugar drops too much during the night. Why is this? I thought Levemir was to help prevent hypoglycemia.

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I am in my honeymoon, a year after my diagnosis with type 1. Why do I have low blood sugars 18 hours after my injection of intermediate acting insulin? Would the addition of tablets help?

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My granddaughter has recently had low blood sugars. She does not have diabetes at this time. Are the lows a precursor to diabetes?

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Although my husband has had good control of his diabetes for ten years, he has had two seizures in the last eight months. Are they affecting our ability to conceive?

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My young daughter was diagnosed with hypoglycemia a year ago. The doctor suspected hyperinsulinemia, but he wants a second opinion. Is this possibly pre-diabetes?

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For me, nicotine replacement causes faster absorption of my bolus insulin. Is nicotine replacement dangerous for a diabetic? How much is too much if absolutely necessary for one’s smoking cessation success?

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