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Hypoglycemia

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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I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia when I was 15, and my boyfriend repeatedly states I am in some chemical imbalance and should be tested so we can fix it. Are there chemical imbalances in hypoglycemia? If so, what are they? Is there some sort of prevention?

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I have heard recently that it is possible for someone who has a hypoglycemic reaction, and does not treat it, to die from it. Is this true?

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I recently had a non-fasting blood sugar test and it was 57. But now that I am back home for break, my grandmother tested my blood sugar for me two hours after I ate. It was 93. This morning she took it again for me and it was 78, so I think the higher numbers mean they are under control. Do you think that I really have hypoglycemia and am I at a high risk for developing diabetes?

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I am a regular smoker of marijuana. When I smoke, it always lowers my blood sugars. Does it indeed lower blood sugars?

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