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Permalink Reply by ravinder on August 11, 2009 at 1:36am

when i go low , i start feeling discomfort at 60, and start sweating at 40..................... what y we sweat , i never tried to know

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Permalink Reply by Terrie on August 11, 2009 at 2:26am

Good question Kevin.

I hope this explains it a bit for you.


"The symptoms of hypoglycemia rarely develop until the level of sugar in the blood falls below 60 milligrams per deciliter of blood. Some people develop symptoms at slightly higher levels, especially when blood sugar levels fall quickly, and some do not develop symptoms until the sugar levels in their blood are much lower.

The body first responds to a fall in the level of sugar in the blood by releasing epinephrine from the adrenal glands. Epinephrine stimulates the release of sugar from body stores but also causes symptoms similar to those of an anxiety attack: sweating, nervousness, shaking, faintness, palpitations, and hunger. More severe hypoglycemia reduces the sugar supply to the brain, causing dizziness, fatigue, weakness, headaches, inability to concentrate, confusion, inappropriate behavior that can be mistaken for drunkenness, slurred speech, blurred vision, seizures, and coma. Severe and prolonged hypoglycemia may permanently damage the brain. Symptoms can begin slowly or suddenly, progressing from mild discomfort to severe confusion or panic within minutes. Sometimes, people who have had diabetes for many years (especially if tightly controlled) are no longer able to sense the early symptoms of hypoglycemia, and faintness or even coma may develop without any other warning."

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Permalink Reply by Stuart on August 12, 2009 at 9:50am

Hello Terrie:

The question THEN BECOMES why does Epinepherine not raise our bloodsugar as it always does otherwise in all other situations?

Stuart

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Permalink Reply by Lou on August 11, 2009 at 6:08am

Great question Kevin, I always wondered about that,

Great answer terri :oD

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Permalink Reply by Mike S. on August 11, 2009 at 12:37pm

Well, I learned something new today. I always wondered that, but never bothered checking on it.

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Permalink Reply by Linda G on August 13, 2009 at 11:38am

Yes, so sweating indicates that your BG is starting its journey upward!

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