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Hypoglycemia

I have suffered from night time lows frequently, slept through them and woke up in the morning very high from rebound, so I am concerned down the road when my awareness diminishes somewhat. Do you tend to see hypoglycemia unawareness in people who have had diabetes 20+ years, 30+ years, or does it vary?

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My four year old daughter, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, has been on the insulin pump for two years, but in the past 18 months, she has had three scary nighttime episodes. Her doctors never confirmed nor denied that there were seizures or night terrors. Do I need to get my daughter evaluated for seizures or night terrors?

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A year ago, I had a gastric bypass to lose weight, and I have lost 100 pounds, but due to the procedure, I have acquired reactive hypoglycemia which is taking control of my life. Can give me some insight on how to take control of this problem?

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Twice within the last six months, my partner has fought my help during a low and has become physical. He swears to having no recollection of these times afterwards. Have you heard of reactions of this sort, or am I in trouble?

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Last week, we took my daughter to the ER after battling chronically low numbers for about four days. The doctor spoke of insulinoma, or absorption problem. Do insulinomas occur in a person with diabetes? Can you tell me what type of digestive disorders they may be testing her for? Are there any other possibilities, such as thyroid problems?

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At 31 weeks into my pregnancy, I had a severe hypoglycemic attack and passed out. My son’s heartbeat was not found so I had a emergency section. My son was very ill, and a year later he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Did my hypo cause the bleed in his head? Who is responsible if I have a bad hypo in hospital?

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My daughter, who is advancing into puberty quickly, has had two seizures in the morning. I have been told that the growth hormone is released at night and can trigger lows. Is this true? I am working with my practitioner to work out insulin doses, but it is so scary to go through this ordeal. Any thoughts you have for me would be welcome.

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My partner has type 1 diabetes and doesn’t manage it very well. Are there any long-term damaging effects of hypoglycemia? When someone is seizing, anything else I can do aside from force feeding honey?

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My 16 year old daughter was diagnosed with epilepsy at age 13 based on the fact she had two morning seizures. How do I know it wasn’t hypoglycemia? Is a hypoglycemic seizure just like an epileptic seizure?

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A co-worker had an episode of what I believe was low blood sugar, and his supervisor was unaware of his condition, would not accommodate his wishes, and later scolded my friend. Is there a way for a co-worker or supervisor to support the required care needed when they are unaware of the condition?

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