Light head

[Monkey1978]

I have just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I have been feeling light headed on and off. Is your sugar level down. I was told I didn't need a monitor to test myself. When I ate 2 digestive biscuits the light head went away. Again the diabetic nurse has told me not to eat my level is high.

 

[Nicksu]

Are you on any medication - this could make you light headed? Your sugars could well be down - when mine are below 4.4 I feel light headed and slightly trembly. I was told when I was given gliclizade that it could produce a dramatic drop in my sugar level which could make me light headed. Get your levels checked I'd say - you may need to invest in a monitor for your own peace of mind - I did that and I feel like I am more in control rather than waiting for doctors to deign to test my bloods (which my GP has yet to do!).

My levels were 15.9 when I started and I now have a fasting level of between 4.2 and 5.9. This is 6 weeks on from diagnosis.

Much improved on what I was (and over a stone lighter in weight!)

Fingers crossed you get more help from your nurse.

 

[Monkey1978]

Are you on any medication - this could make you light headed? Your sugars could well be down - when mine are below 4.4 I feel light headed and slightly trembly. I was told when I was given gliclizade that it could produce a dramatic drop in my sugar level which could make me light headed. Get your levels checked I'd say - you may need to invest in a monitor for your own peace of mind - I did that and I feel like I am more in control rather than waiting for doctors to deign to test my bloods (which my GP has yet to do!).

My levels were 15.9 when I started and I now have a fasting level of between 4.2 and 5.9. This is 6 weeks on from diagnosis.

Much improved on what I was (and over a stone lighter in weight!)

Fingers crossed you get more help from your nurse.

I have just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I have been feeling light headed on and off. Is your sugar level down. I was told I didn't need a monitor to test myself. When I ate 2 digestive biscuits the light head went away. Again the diabetic nurse has told me not to eat my level is high.

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