Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
161 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Fluctuation In Sugar Levels Along With Profuse Sweating?

My husband is diabetic and I was diagnosed with MS in July of 2015. Recently, my sugar has dropped into the low 40s several times. I shake, sweat profusely, and am extremely hungry. My husband has tested sugar levels with his monitor. Could I be diabetic also?
posted on Thu, 9 Jul 2015
Twitter Sat, 11 Jul 2020 Answered on
Twitter Mon, 20 Jul 2020 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi

Glucose monitors used at home checks the blood sugar level in your capillary blood which may only be an approximate value that can be used in emergencies.

You have mentioned sugar values of 40 which means hypoglycemia.It can be dangerous leading to unconsciousness or convulsions and must be treated immediately.

I would suggest you to take venous blood sample at a lab and check both your fasting and post prandial (one and a half hours after food) sugar levels for a definitive diagnosis.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Fluctuation In Sugar Levels Along With Profuse Sweating?

Hi Glucose monitors used at home checks the blood sugar level in your capillary blood which may only be an approximate value that can be used in emergencies. You have mentioned sugar values of 40 which means hypoglycemia.It can be dangerous leading to unconsciousness or convulsions and must be treated immediately. I would suggest you to take venous blood sample at a lab and check both your fasting and post prandial (one and a half hours after food) sugar levels for a definitive diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician