Shortness of breath at night

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aidanbrown

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
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I was diagnosed with T1 late last month, and have managed to get my BG levels way down, now generally between 4-7 at most times. However, when it comes to the evening, I am starting to struggle more with breathing which is a completely new phenomena for me, having always been a healthy individual (up until my body decided to attack itself, that is!).

I have woke up in the middle of the night on most nights since I have been out of the hospital (was diagnosed via DKA on 23 December), where I have had a shortness of breath, and this compounded with a very dry mouth. When I check my BG levels, they have always been above 5 but never higher than 8, so I am not sure what is causing me issue at night, and this is causing me great concern.

If anyone has any idea what this could possibly be a result of, I would love to hear from you..
 
robert72

robert72

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Could it be that you are suffering from anxiety since being diagnosed? Would be worth talking to you doctor to find out what it is.
 
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aidanbrown

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Type of diabetes
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That's what I thought, I assume I have been waking up from panic attacks of some sort.
 
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Kat100

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aidanbrown said:
That's what I thought, I assume I have been waking up from panic attacks of some sort.
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Hello , only a suggestion , worth checking things out , shortness of breath can be low iron levels for example .. A blood test will show up possible cause , or might be something totally different ..
Are you breathless only at night ..not a nice experience , a symptom of a problem which needs medical attention ..
Best wishes and let us know how you get on if you would like to ..Kat
 
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