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hypo type 1

symer001

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Location
Kent
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Pump
Hello, im 19 and a type 1.

When I have a bad low that lasts longer then 15 minutes, I start to get short of breath, with heavy panting and get quite worked up even when my blood sugar is going back to normal. Its almost as if the hypo causes me a panic attack. Is this normal symptoms of a hypo or is it possible that it does cause me a panic attack?

Rachel.
 
That's a tricky one to answer. I haven't experienced those symptoms, but that doesn't mean they aren't valid extended hypo symptoms. Are you prone to panic attacks?
 
Of course a bad hypo can bring on a panic attack, the brain is being starved of glucose and the body can go into panic mode, I've experienced it myself in my early days after being diagnosed.

Try and treat the hypo fast to prevent this happening, liquid glucose works faster then any other hypo treatment.
 
tim2000s said:
That's a tricky one to answer. I haven't experienced those symptoms, but that doesn't mean they aren't valid extended hypo symptoms. Are you prone to panic attacks?
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Yes I have had a few panic attacks non-diabetes related, but I haven't spoken to anybody or my diabetes team about it. Maybe I should phone my nurse for some help. Thank you for your reply.
 
I can remember my first hypo which caused uncontrollable shaking. It frightened the living daylights out of me, but luckily I realised what it was and chewed the glucose tabs, followed by a few biscuits. I don't think I had a panic attack, but I was scared witless until I returned back to normal.
 

Glad its not just me then! Couldn't find any other posts on the forum that has similar experience, so I got a little worried. Thank you for your help.
 
symer001 said:
Glad its not just me then! Couldn't find any other posts on the forum that has similar experience, so I got a little worried. Thank you for your help.
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There's been many over the years, if your concerned then do mention the panic attacks to your DSN/Consultant. Best wishes.
 

Ive never had panic attacks without a hypo. I have on a few occasions experienced a panic attack while being hypo. not very often i must add, but just like you described ive had the same experience. ive been diabetic for 18 years, and i can honestly say ive experienced a panic attack about once every 5 years or so with a hypo.
 
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