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Why would your sugars go up and down very quickly if not dependent on food and exercise?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Halifax, NS

This started happening to me about 3 months ago I get really dizzy when it does happen. It is worse in the morning but it can happen anytime of day.

March 7
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Members rallied around someone experiencing rapid blood sugar swings and dizziness, with many emphasizing the importance of tracking all... Read more

Members rallied around someone experiencing rapid blood sugar swings and dizziness, with many emphasizing the importance of tracking all symptoms and patterns to share with their doctor. Several members offered possible explanations, including natural morning hormone surges that raise blood sugar, the concept of 'brittle diabetes' characterized by unpredictable fluctuations, and autonomic neuropathy as a potential cause of dizziness that can develop from long-term elevated glucose levels. A recurring theme was the community's encouragement to stay positive, keep detailed records, advocate for medication adjustments if needed, and trust that doctors can help identify the root cause.

A DiabetesTeam Member

I was having the same issues deb...I was on 12 units of Novalog before every meal...I take 6units now. I am now taking my glory juice every morning,with 7-nootropic mushroom blend and my 72-Trace minerals...I am feeling at my BEST these days; best energy, gut health, and clarity of mind..!!

March 7
A DiabetesTeam Member

Blood sugars rise naturally at night when you're asleep due to inactivity but they start to go down again as soon as u get up and start moving round due to activity. THE MORE ACTIVE UR THE LOWER UR SUGARS WILL BE!

March 7
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member the autonomic neuropathy @A DiabetesTeam Member mentioned can be caused by diabetes . So not completely unrelated. Depends on your history and how controlled you have been in the past. Like neuropathy in your extremities it can be the result of the accumulated effects on your nervous system from high glucose.

March 14
A DiabetesTeam Member

Could your dizziness be a possible symptom of autonomic neuropathy which can cause low blood pressure and thus dizziness?

March 9
A DiabetesTeam Member

Thank you @A DiabetesTeam Member

March 7

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