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A 46-year-old female asked:

I'm type 2 diabetic but why is my blood sugar falling when i eat i keep fainting sometimes up to 3 times a day & having hypos?

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Dr. Mary Bergumanswered

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Hypoglycemia: You really need to get in to see your doctor. Bring in your meds and your bg readings so they can determine the problem.

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