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What Could Passing Out With Sweating In Diabetics Suggest?

My brother has been passing out, sweating profusely? When docters test him all the test come back normal. Please help me help him solve this mystery. Thank You! My brother is 59 years old. He has a history of diabetes and high blood pressure. He has been under tremendous mental pressure.
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
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In a known diabetic and hypertensive patient, sweating and "passing out" may be due to several reasons, the common being recurrent hypoglycemic attacks. The cardiac status should also be evaluated to rule out ischaemic heart disease. In elderly diabetics, SIBO sometimes present with these manifestations. So, my advice is to monitor the blood glucose level at different times of day particularly during those episodes and consult a cardiologist for further evaluation. If the problem persists you can write back to us. Regards. Dr. Kaushik
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What Could Passing Out With Sweating In Diabetics Suggest?

In a known diabetic and hypertensive patient, sweating and passing out may be due to several reasons, the common being recurrent hypoglycemic attacks. The cardiac status should also be evaluated to rule out ischaemic heart disease. In elderly diabetics, SIBO sometimes present with these manifestations. So, my advice is to monitor the blood glucose level at different times of day particularly during those episodes and consult a cardiologist for further evaluation. If the problem persists you can write back to us. Regards. Dr. Kaushik