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What Causes Severe Dizziness In A Diabetic?
I am a 66 year old woman with type 2 diabetes controlled by insulin and stage 3 kidney disease. I have experienced increasing incidents of feeling light headed upon standing, especially after exercise. This is accompanied by severe weakness in my legs and arms and I must sit down immediately or I ll be on the ground. Sitting for about 3 minutes is all I need to recover. I check blood pressure daily and it is within normal range. This limb weakness is like my legs have turned into spaghetti. It is scary.
Mon, 13 May 2019
Hello,
As per your history, it may be due to hypoglycemia.
To avoid dizziness, you should do regular blood sugar monitoring at least three times a day. Do regular blood pressure monitoring.
Take balanced diet. In case of decreased appetite, you have to adjust the anti diabetic medications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
As per your history, it may be due to hypoglycemia.
To avoid dizziness, you should do regular blood sugar monitoring at least three times a day. Do regular blood pressure monitoring.
Take balanced diet. In case of decreased appetite, you have to adjust the anti diabetic medications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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