Question 1

might someone have high blood sugar/ diabetes that is not recognized by standard tests?

Accepted Answer

No: Routine blood sugar testing/ hga1c will discover diabetes if present.

Question 2

i have burning on my feets i have high sugar diabetes 2?

Accepted Answer

Check with your doc: The high glucose levels can eventually injure the nerves and result in diabetic nerve pain.It can show up in the extrematies as a burning sensation.Please contact your doc and have this evaluated in the next week or two.

Question 3

is it possible to have high blood sugar/ diabetes that is not detectable by regular standards?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: One could have very brief episodes of elevated blood sugar. However a glucose tolerance test would unmask a tendency towards diabetes. In addition a glycohemoglobin test (a1c) reveals the average blood sugar level for the preceding 90 days.

Question 4

my dad has been having some problems. his throat hurts, feels weak, dizzy, his head hurts, feels nervous, breathing, his oxygen level is ok, feels tried. he has high blood pressure, diabetes, an astma, he put on the nebulizer treatment every three hours.?

Accepted Answer

Internal medicine: Internal medicine specialists ("internists") deal with the kinds of issues your dad has - many problems that must be integrated and addressed collectively and individually. He needs a systematic evaluation and treatment plan.

Question 5

i've been getting dizzy spells 6 to 8 times a day for about 5 days  . what could be causing it ? could it be diabetes my mom had it .

Accepted Answer

Could be: Unlikely to be diabetes but you certainly must see your primary doctor as soon as possible.

Question 6

james is a 68yr old man with diabetes 220pounds and 5.11 , today when he stands hes dizzy and loses his motion as well, his sugar is 193, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

: He may have low blood pressure when standing up (orthostatic hypotension), especially if he is on antihypertensive medication or medication for prostate problem. 
Sugar level of 193 should not cause any symptom except he has lost significant volume because of uncontrolled hyperhyperglycemia which can also cause orthostatic hypotension or exacerbate this adverse effect from the above medications.

Question 7

if i eat to much i get dizzy and get a headache is this a sign of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Dizzy and headache: Rarely it is diabetes. One of the common reason is migraines.

Question 8

what is a normal blood sugar i don't have diabetes but feel dizzy at times, weak i check my sugar it runs 65 to 75 usually?

Accepted Answer

Normal sugar: You seem to be checking your sugar with a glucomoter frequently, why? A normal glucose is between 80-99 mg/dl. If you have chronic episodes of low glucose levels, go to and endocrinologist and ask to be evaluated for an insulinoma, which means you have a pancreas that is secreting Insulin at times when it is not needed.

Question 9

why is my mom lethargic dizzy off balance headache hallucinating confused?

Accepted Answer

: These are symptoms that may represent a number of conditions. Write down all such problem with a timeline and have her evaluated. Only after a review of her history, exam and some tests will an answer be possible.

Question 10

i have diabetes . today i have been feeling very dizzy and tired that my eyes keep closing . my sugar is very low . what must i do ?

Accepted Answer

Eat sugar/adjust med: You've got low sugar and you're on 2 meds, Ativan and Inderal (propranolol) that cause hypotension and lower heart rate.  You need to eat sugar when it's low to get it higher or you can lose consciousness, so see your dr. Right away about this and to adjust your meds and diabetic treatment so you're not in danger of losing consciousness or worse.  Good luck.

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My dad has been having some problems. his throat hurts, feels weak, dizzy, his head hurts, feels nervous, breathing, his oxygen level is ok, feels tried. he has high blood pressure, diabetes, an astma, he put on the nebulizer treatment every three hours.?

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I've been getting dizzy spells 6 to 8 times a day for about 5 days . what could be causing it ? could it be diabetes my mom had it .

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James is a 68yr old man with diabetes 220pounds and 5.11 , today when he stands hes dizzy and loses his motion as well, his sugar is 193, what could this be?

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If i eat to much i get dizzy and get a headache is this a sign of diabetes?

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What is a normal blood sugar i don't have diabetes but feel dizzy at times, weak i check my sugar it runs 65 to 75 usually?

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Why is my mom lethargic dizzy off balance headache hallucinating confused?

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I have diabetes . today i have been feeling very dizzy and tired that my eyes keep closing . my sugar is very low . what must i do ?

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