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YasminManjoo

YasminManjoo

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Location
London
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Diet only
Can anyone please tell me the difference between the symptoms of low sugar and hot flush. I cannot sleep at night, I feel very hot and I sweat a lot and I really don't know whether it is because of low sugar or hot flush. Thanks
 
YasminManjoo said:
Can anyone please tell me the difference between the symptoms of low sugar and hot flush. I cannot sleep at night, I feel very hot and I sweat a lot and I really don't know whether it is because of low sugar or hot flush. Thanks
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The symptoms of both problems present in a similar fashion. Both hypoglycemia and flushes tend to bring on sweats, which is one of the biggest symptoms.

The only way to be sure of whether you're having a hypo or a hot flush is to rule out the hypo by testing your blood glucose.

Do you own or have access to a BG meter?
 
I see from your profile you are diet only, so find it very unlikely it will be low blood sugars. If it isn't hormone related (menopause issues) I suggest it is high blood sugars.

Have you got a blood glucose meter? The only way to find out is to test yourself when this happens.
 
GrantGam1337 said:
The symptoms of both issues present in a similar fashion. Both hypoglycemia and flushes tend to bring on sweats, which is one of the biggest signs.

The only way to be sure of whether you're having a hypo or a hot flush is to rule out the hypo by testing your blood glucose.

Do you own or have access to a BG meter?
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Thank you Grant Gam for your reply. I do have a BG meter but I have run out of strips.. The dcotor says I do not need to check my BG:(
 
YasminManjoo said:
Thank you Grant Gam for your reply. I do have a BG meter but I have run out of strips.. The dcotor says I do not need to check my BG:(
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Ignore your doctor. Type 2s are told that. If doctors told us to test they would have to prescribe the meters and strips, which they can't do due to cost. Test, test, test.
 
Bluetit1802 said:
I see from your profile you are diet only, so find it very unlikely it will be low blood sugars. If it isn't hormone related (menopause issues) I suggest it is high blood sugars.

Have you got a blood glucose meter? The only way to find out is to test yourself when this happens.
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Hello. Thank you for your reply. Yes I am on diet only. Yes I do have a blood glucose meter but have run out of strips. The doctor recommended not to test my blood sugar
 
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