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January 19
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Why did your severe sweating stop after eating cheese on toast?

It sounds like you experienced relief from sweating after eating, which can happen for a few reasons related to diabetes.

If you were experiencing severe sweating before eating, it may have been a sign of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). When blood sugar drops Show Full Answer

Why did your severe sweating stop after eating cheese on toast?

It sounds like you experienced relief from sweating after eating, which can happen for a few reasons related to diabetes.

If you were experiencing severe sweating before eating, it may have been a sign of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). When blood sugar drops too low, your body releases adrenaline, which can cause excessive sweating. Eating food with carbohydrates, like toast, helps raise your blood sugar levels back to normal, which would stop the sweating.

Cheese on toast contains both carbohydrates from the bread and protein/fat from the cheese, which can help stabilize your blood sugar levels.

However, some people with diabetes experience the opposite - they sweat after eating certain foods like cheese due to a condition called gustatory sweating, which is related to nerve damage. This typically affects the face and neck during or after eating.

If you're frequently experiencing severe sweating episodes before meals, it's important to check your blood sugar levels when this happens. You may need to discuss adjusting your medication timing or doses with your doctor to prevent low blood sugar episodes.

Consider keeping snacks handy and eating smaller, more frequent meals to help maintain steadier blood sugar levels throughout the day.

January 19

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