Constantly dizzy and weak between meals
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i constantly feel hungry, dizzy and weak before eating. even if i have snacks between meals. its quite scary, i feel dizzy, weak, foggy head, my legs ache. once i eat the dizzyness slowly fades but im still left feeling tired afterwards. ive been to the doctors and had some blood tests and the doctor says im not diabetic. it definitely feels how low blood sugar is described. im going back to the doctor but wonder if anyone else gets this? i have always gotten this feeling about once a month but in the last few weeks its been every day.a
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grailmoth Scrumpyjack72
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How long does it take since your last meal before you start to feel this way? What kind of food do you eat? You might have a very fast metabolism. I'm pretty similar, I get really nauseous and lightheaded when I need to eat, often to the point I have to take medication or eat something very bland before I feel well enough to have a proper meal. And I've always been skinny and can eat anything without putting on weight.
But my blood glucose levels (according to a home test kit) are not in the hypoglycemic range, the lowest it's ever been when I've felt dizzy is 4.2 mmol/L (3.9 or lower is considered low). As far as I know, I'm not diabetic. I've had a very large number of blood tests over the years due to various chronic health issues that have never been identified, I can't remember if I've ever had a diabetes test though.
It might be worth getting a home blood glucose test kit, if you're ok with pricking your finger to get a blood sample. Then keep a record of your glucose levels when you feel dizzy, and see if they are low.
Also have you had your blood pressure taken? Mine is low apparently...
sarah87162 Scrumpyjack72
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I think this may be more to do with your blood pressure than your diabetes.
My aunt had these episodes and she was not diabetic but she did have low blood pressure.
Sarah