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What Causes Nausea And Dizziness While On Medication For Diabetes?

75 yr old male who has type 2 diabetes and is on meds for it and high blood pressure meds also, is nauseated, light headed, and a bit dizzy. Took BP and normal for him is 140/90, an hour ago was 166/76 after just coming home from an appointment. At home right now took BS and is 200. Had chocolate marshmallows late last night so will stop eating those.
Thank you, Liz

posted on Tue, 3 Apr 2018

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Wed, 4 Apr 2018 Answered on

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Critical Care Specialist, Dr. MOHAMMED ABDULLAH's Response

Hello,

One should take care of one's own health in advance ages of life. Random Blood Sugar Should not be > 165mg/dl. Higher sugar levels in blood causes Nausea and vomiting because of Diabetc Ketoacidosis (DKA).

So, one should not eat sweets and more of carbohydrate in the dietary Intake. Please take care of this issue.

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

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Abdullah

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What Causes Nausea And Dizziness While On Medication For Diabetes?

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