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Type 2 Dizzy when i take first bite of food
- Thread starter sandysan
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Hi sandysan
As you probably know none of us on here can or should attempt to diagnose. I'm T2 like you. I don't have any experience of feeling dizzy when eating, although others might have. My advice would be that you should discuss this with your doctor. It might or might not be diabetes related.
Your A1c of 94 means your blood sugar level is high. Almost all non-diabetic people have an A1c reading between 38 and 42, and the "automatic diabetic diagnosis" figure is >48. So you're some way above that. It might help people to reply to you if you gave some more information - such as whether you use a meter to test the effect of foods on your blood glucose? Are you taking medication for diabetes or other things?
sandysan
Well-Known Member
Hello and thankyou for your replies..... I have been type 2 for a long time I am on glucophage 1 morning 1 night 1,000 mg.
I am diet controlled last year I got my hba1c down to 40.....but xmas ruined it for me since xmas my own fault eat anything and everything hence why I'm over 90 hba1c last 2 weeks i was put on gliclazide 40mg morning 40 night..........i have done my blood sugar reading today and tonight , 6.8 this afternoon after food .....6.4 tonight after food , but I thought maybe it's been that high that might of been glucose rush as I actually start eating
I am diet controlled last year I got my hba1c down to 40.....but xmas ruined it for me since xmas my own fault eat anything and everything hence why I'm over 90 hba1c last 2 weeks i was put on gliclazide 40mg morning 40 night..........i have done my blood sugar reading today and tonight , 6.8 this afternoon after food .....6.4 tonight after food , but I thought maybe it's been that high that might of been glucose rush as I actually start eating
I guess you already know what you should be doing. If you have previously got down to an A1c of 40, then you can can do it again. That sort of success is repeatable. The medication can, I understand, be very helpful. But you've done this once already, so you can do it again. You know what you need to do.
wozey
Well-Known Member
It sounds to me like an anxiety response to eating, if the diagnosis has come as a bit of a shock and you’re still trying to come to terms with it it stands to reason that eating is going to elicit a response of fear maybe? I suffer with anxiety myself and when told I had diabetes I didn’t eat for 2 days and then when I did I felt sick. Might be wrong so you should definitely see your GP
Just reading your other comments but my point still stands, the rise could be concerning you that much it’s bringing this on
Just reading your other comments but my point still stands, the rise could be concerning you that much it’s bringing this on
Oldvatr
Expert
When we eat, this triggers a rush of blood to the tissues surrounding your stomach and gut. It can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure and cause fainting.
www.healthline.com
Dizziness After Eating: Sugar, Pregnancy, Diabetes, Carbs, and More
Eating usually helps to reduce dizziness by boosting blood sugar. So, when you find yourself feeling dizzy after eating a meal or snack, the symptom can be puzzling (not to mention nausea inducing). There are many potential causes of dizziness after eating. Most of them are easily treatable.
www.healthline.com
HSSS
Expert
Mmm, once the food hits the stomach after eating as the article describes possibly - but during chewing the first mouthful as described ?When we eat, this triggers a rush of blood to the tissues surrounding your stomach and gut. It can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure and cause fainting.
Dizziness After Eating: Sugar, Pregnancy, Diabetes, Carbs, and More
Eating usually helps to reduce dizziness by boosting blood sugar. So, when you find yourself feeling dizzy after eating a meal or snack, the symptom can be puzzling (not to mention nausea inducing). There are many potential causes of dizziness after eating. Most of them are easily treatable.
Oldvatr
Expert
First bite triggers amylase release to start digesting process of the carbs while food is in the mouth. drooling is also a sign of a reaction through anticipation, so may also be a symtom of a trigger too. As has been said, fear and panic over guilty eating feelings may be taking part in the response in this instance. Ladies in victorian times were famous for passing out at the merest hint of scandal. Can the OP please confirm the concept of First Bite in their OP post?
