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Any Tests Required For Excessive Sweating Before FBS Test?
Hi i did a FBS test this morning,however before testing started ,i began to sweat excessively and had to lie down for about 5 minutes before i could start the test.I am still awaiting results for same.My last blood test FBS was normal ,kindly advise if i need to undergo any specific tests ?
Mon, 12 May 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Sweating excessively could be due to hypoglycemia.
Hypoglycemia can occur due to long duration of fasting.
Are you on hypoglycemics or insulin?
People who are diabetic and are on oral hypoglycemics or insulin can develop episodes of hypoglycemia characterised by sweating and dizziness.
The levels of fasting blood glucose is required.
If you have similar symptoms in future, take some food item preferable sweet item like sugar or glucose whichever available.
No other test is required.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Sweating excessively could be due to hypoglycemia.
Hypoglycemia can occur due to long duration of fasting.
Are you on hypoglycemics or insulin?
People who are diabetic and are on oral hypoglycemics or insulin can develop episodes of hypoglycemia characterised by sweating and dizziness.
The levels of fasting blood glucose is required.
If you have similar symptoms in future, take some food item preferable sweet item like sugar or glucose whichever available.
No other test is required.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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