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Posted 9/11/2014 8:45 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all,my mom has been recently diagnosed with diabetes,after a total shocker.her trouble started about a week and a half back when she went to bed feeling dizzy,she is stubborn,so chose to ignore it,the next morning she could barely walk,but still said it might go away,after eating breakfast she began vomiting and could barely keep her eyes open,we rushed her to the hospital,they kept her there for a week and ran all the tests giving her a load full of pills and say come back in a month,her symptoms of heavy dizziness are still highly present,and she feels these odd pains in the stomach,sort of like a burning sensation,is the dizziness all the time a sign of something else or is it really due to diabetes,any help will be appreciated,she's been on medication for almost 2 weeks and still no change in the dizziness(and by dizziness I mean a contant dizziness,not one that comes and goes)....she is 56 years of age,no prior health problems......
Posted 9/11/2014 8:52 PM (GMT 0)
Hi and welcome to HealingWell, imzy1. I'm sorry about your mom. I'm presuming the doctors tested her blood sugar and determined that she is diabetic. Do you know what levels (readings) her blood sugar were at that time? What medication she is taking?

Hi blood sugar as well as low blood sugar can cause dizziness, but so can several other health problems, so I can't really answer your questions about the connections between the dizziness and her diabetes.

Can you give us more information about her medication and her blood sugar levels?
Posted 9/12/2014 9:15 AM (GMT 0)
Hi lanie,thanks so much for your reply and concern,her blood sugar level was staggering at 16 and she had hypertension,the hypertension,the blood pressure came down to normal now,they did tests on the heart as well as blood tests on the kidneys,the doctor at the local hospital was very vague with answers,the medication they have her on is vitamin b.co (28) 1 time a day,asprin soluble 300mgs half a day,hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg 1 per day,metformin 500mg 2 times twice a day,austell-simvastatin 20mg 1 time at night,and metoclopramide 10mg when necessary,she also has nausea and vomiting which has improved.thank you again
Posted 9/12/2014 12:37 PM (GMT 0)
Hi again. I'm glad the blood pressure has come down to normal. High blood pressure as well as diabetes can harm the kidneys (and the heart), so the doctors want to make sure this is all in normal parameters.

Hydrocholorothiazide is a diuretic and she needs to be careful of her potassium levels, so she needs to include this important mineral in her diet. Bananas are a good source but they can also raise her blood sugar if she eats a lot, so she needs to be careful. The other side effect of this is higher blood sugar.

Cutting down on carbohydrates will help her control her blood sugar, so I think she should not overdo the bread, potatoes, rice or pasta.

If she is able, walking or some sort of sustained activity is very very useful for her diabetes and blood pressure. Swimming, biking, walking, etc. would all help.

I'm sure this is worrisome but with some changes in diet and lifestyle along with the medication, your mom should be on the road to better health. Please keep us updated!

yeah
Posted 9/12/2014 6:51 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks so much!I will,take care!
Posted 10/10/2014 7:40 AM (GMT 0)
Choosing the right foods is a major part of managing diabetes.Switch to whole grain, get more fiber.
Skipping a meal, taking too much diabetes medicine, or exercising harder than usual without eating can trigger it.
Drink plenty of water and other liquids to help your skin stay supple and healthy.
Posted 10/10/2014 12:58 PM (GMT 0)
Do you have diabetes, Candy? You have posted in five different forums.
Posted 10/12/2014 1:47 AM (GMT 0)
Hello Lanie :

Not yet!! But i have Diabetes running in my family
Posted 10/12/2014 1:49 AM (GMT 0)

Candy Dcosta said...
Choosing the right foods is a major part of managing diabetes.Switch to whole grain, get more fiber.
Skipping a meal, taking too much diabetes medicine, or exercising harder than usual without eating can trigger it.
Drink plenty of water and other liquids to help your skin stay supple and healthy.


tongue very true !
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