Why do I feel dizzy if it's not hypoglycemia? There was an unexpected reason.

Diabetic patients are inevitably sensitive to blood sugar fluctuations and the symptoms that result from them. If you frequently feel dizzy and nauseous, it may not be just a simple condition. Ignoring these signs could cause you to overlook warning signals of complications, so you must stay vigilant.

Today's Diabetes Letter: a two-line summary

The reasons for dizziness and nausea are mainly divided into cases caused by diabetes and cases not caused by diabetes.

If symptoms recur, visit the hospital for proper tests and thoroughly manage your lifestyle!

Blood sugar fluctuations are the main cause.

The reasons why diabetic patients experience dizziness and nausea can be broadly divided into cases caused by diabetes and cases not caused by diabetes. A representative cause related to diabetes is blood sugar. Both hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia can cause dizziness. When blood sugar drops below 70, the reduced glucose supply to the brain can lead to dizziness and nausea. Conversely, even during hyperglycemia, feelings of fatigue accompanied by dizziness and nausea can occur. If severe hyperglycemia (post-meal blood sugar above 300) persists, metabolic acidosis can develop, causing the blood to become excessively acidic, which results in fatigue, dizziness, and nausea.

It can also be affected by other diseases.

If blood sugar levels are normal but dizziness or nausea persists, you should suspect diabetic complications. Professor Won Young-jun of the Department of Endocrinology at Catholic Kwandong University International St. Mary's Hospital said, "Diabetes adversely affects blood circulation in various ways, and when ischemic cerebrovascular disease occurs as a result, symptoms such as dizziness and vomiting can occur." When the autonomic nervous system is damaged by diabetes, balance sense is also weakened, leading to these symptoms. Additionally, symptoms may also be caused by anemia or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, which are unrelated to diabetes.

If symptoms recur, you should get tested.

Since the causes are diverse, accurate response is important. Professor Won Young-jun said, "If dizziness and nausea symptoms persist repeatedly, you should visit a hospital to find the cause," and "It is necessary to gradually eliminate suspected factors through checks of underlying diseases, the presence of complications, and medications being taken." In particular, if symptoms such as ▲vomiting ▲slurred speech (speech impairment) ▲paralysis ▲vision impairment ▲severe chest pain ▲shortness of breath are accompanied, you should immediately visit a hospital. At the hospital, tests such as ▲autonomic nervous system examination ▲neuropathy test ▲carotid/heart ultrasound ▲cardiac blood flow test (coronary angiography) ▲cerebral blood flow test (brain vascular MRA) are performed to diagnose the cause.

Daily management cannot be overlooked. Professor Won Young-jun said, "If the exact cause of dizziness is identified, it is important to adopt healthy lifestyle habits to alleviate symptoms," and "Engaging in regular exercise or physical activity suitable for your condition, maintaining a balanced diet to control blood sugar levels, and periodically checking underlying conditions are essential."

 

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Not only for diabetic patients, but also for those who think they are healthy and will stay healthy in everyday life.

 

If you experience dizziness, repeated nausea, and pain-like symptoms, do not judge alone; go to the nearest hospital.

 

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