Feeling dizzy is never a good sensation. Unfortunately, both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics have to encounter this irritating, and sometimes debilitating symptom as a result of their condition. However, when diabetics take the proper measures, they greatly reduce the possibility of having to go through one of these episodes.
Whenever you are talking about dizziness, you are referring to your body's equilibrium becoming affected. Within the body, the central nervous system is the major controlling factor of its equilibrium. This system is made up of many different parts, from the inner ears and the eyes, to skin and joints. So when you take a close look at the central nervous system of a diabetic, you can see how it can become easily affected by diabetes.
When a diabetic becomes dizzy, it means some aspect of their central nervous system has been thrown off. This is called cellular degeneration and can be accomplished by any number of factors. Some of the most common factors are:
hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar levels, and
hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar levels.
hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar levels, and
hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar levels.
Regardless of how the reaction is formed, the end result is it manifests into varying levels of blood sugar which is interpreted as a dizzy feeling.
With hyperglycemia, the body is not able to use glucose properly due to low insulin levels. Although the brain does not need insulin in order to use glucose, the rest of the body does. Sugar levels rapidly build in the blood which results in metabolic responses being initiated. Some of these responses directly affect balance. The only treatment is to increase insulin levels.
With hyperglycemia, the body is not able to use glucose properly due to low insulin levels. Although the brain does not need insulin in order to use glucose, the rest of the body does. Sugar levels rapidly build in the blood which results in metabolic responses being initiated. Some of these responses directly affect balance. The only treatment is to increase insulin levels.
In a case of hypoglycemia, there is an insufficient level of glucose in the blood. This is usually as a result of not enough food, or not taking the prescribed anti-diabetes medications at the right time. One of the areas this drop in glucose registers is in the brain. The brain responds to this glucose deficit in the only way it knows how... with dizziness. Due to the extreme danger of this condition, sugar has to be introduced into the body as quickly as possible. This is done either by glucose tablets, injection, or foods rich in glucose or sugar.
Even though the dizziness may dissipate after a treatment has been rendered, it is best to notify your doctor as soon as possible.
Know when to call your doctor. Make sure you are aware of the point you should consider your blood sugar levels to be dangerously high or dangerously low. Ask about the normal range for you, and request guidelines as to when you should call. It's possible your doctor may even need to examine you to verify the exact cause of the attack.
To discover answers to questions you may be asking yourself about Type 2 Diabetes, click on this link... Natural Diabetes Treatments
Clicking on this link will help you to learn more about Type 2 Diabetes Solutions... Beverleigh Piepers RN... the Diabetes Detective.
Beverleigh Piepers is the author of this article. This article can be used for reprint on your website provided all the links in the article are complete and active. Copyright (c) 2010 - All Rights Reserved Worldwide Beverleigh_H_Piepers
Know when to call your doctor. Make sure you are aware of the point you should consider your blood sugar levels to be dangerously high or dangerously low. Ask about the normal range for you, and request guidelines as to when you should call. It's possible your doctor may even need to examine you to verify the exact cause of the attack.
To discover answers to questions you may be asking yourself about Type 2 Diabetes, click on this link... Natural Diabetes Treatments
Clicking on this link will help you to learn more about Type 2 Diabetes Solutions... Beverleigh Piepers RN... the Diabetes Detective.
Beverleigh Piepers is the author of this article. This article can be used for reprint on your website provided all the links in the article are complete and active. Copyright (c) 2010 - All Rights Reserved Worldwide Beverleigh_H_Piepers
