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Posted 8/7/2014 11:03 PM (GMT 0)
I was diagnosed with low blood sugar some time ago, and recently purchased a glucose monitor just to tell if I am having a panic attack or sugar attack.

Last week I had my doctors visit, and I tossed and turned the night before, seriously concerned that my doctor would be upset with me for not making much progress.

When I got up that morning to go to the doctors I wasn't feeling right at all, I checked my blood sugar and it was 198, so of course I start freaking out, I called my mom and then took it after I talked to her, it was 238, so I called the nurse line and she told me anxiety attacks can make your sugar elevate(has anyone ever heard of that?)

I am getting all my blood work done soon(I have had the orders for almost 3 months but hate going to get it done)So I wait till the very last moment and then do it.

BTW I go through over 100 testing strips a month because I test my sugar all day, I think that is part of my OCD!

Post Edited (brendaboo) : 8/7/2014 5:06:28 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/7/2014 11:26 PM (GMT 0)
Hmmm, interesting, I know that if I don't eat something especially protein every three to four hours I get shaky and can easily have a panic attack. I don't have low blood sugar at least none of my blood work confirmed that. But I really do think the two relate in some way, for sure.
Posted 8/8/2014 4:20 AM (GMT 0)
Hi B.B.

I have not heard that anxiety can raise BGL's in a non diabetic. My husband is type 1...and therefore tests about 3 times a day as well. If he is stressed...it can affect him a little, but there is not a significant jump.

Is there any chance that the tests were not accurate due to a contaminent? Having trace amounts of food or even cosmetic could cause a false reading.

How have your numbers been since?

Also, are you on any meds that could be raising your BGL's? Steroids for one are known for this.

Keeping in contact with your doctor should help you to sort things out. You can request a fasting blood glucose test from the lab I am sure :)

Beat wishes in getting your answers.

S.C.
Posted 8/8/2014 11:56 AM (GMT 0)
Scaredy cat, I have had the orders for almost 3 months now, it is a fasting test, and I believe it is a two hour test.

One of the tests is to check my a1c levels, I have had a 3 hour test in the past and I was fine till the 3rd hour and my sugar went down into the 30's.

I did have an appointment with my pcp, and she ordered the test, if I am not diabetic, I am sure I borderline, but the unusual thing is that the past couple of days my sugar dropped to the 50's, I had already called for a ride through my insurance company to go get the test, and had to cancel because I had to fast and my sugar would have kept dropping.

I have read that people that have low blood sugar have more panic attacks than someone with a normal blood sugar level.

My mother was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, she is managing hers wonderfully, so knowing that this can be heredity, I could be predestined to get it if I don't control my diet and exercise.
Posted 8/8/2014 3:27 PM (GMT 0)
Yikes! 30's?!? That is really low...and yes, you need to be monitored closely for this test!

Can you ask your GP for a referral to a good Endo? An endocronlogist would know the safest way in which to get a handle on your BGL's, and a possible dx.

You can also get some excellent advice on how to manage things, and in such a way you may never actually move beyond the borderline status!

My husband has to be insulin dependent, since he is Type 1...but you may very well be able to cope with diet and exercise as you mentioned.:)

I hope you get your answers soon!

S.C.
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