Most Common Diabetic Hypoglycemia Symptoms

Nightmares

Nightmares are a late-stage symptom of diabetic hypoglycemia that could occur for certain patients. The patient may cry out while sleeping, and this can be particularly frightening for family members. Upon waking from the nightmares, patients may feel nervous or irritable, and weakness or drowsiness might be present. Some patients could develop blurred vision or other types of visual disturbances. If the patient believes their nightmares could be due to hypoglycemia, getting out of bed to check blood sugar levels is crucial. If levels are low, patients should remain out of bed and eat a snack containing carbohydrates. Keeping glucose gel or tablets on a bedside table may be helpful in reducing the stress associated with nighttime episodes of diabetic hypoglycemia. Patients should inform their endocrinologist about nightmares and any other mental or neurological disturbances that take place during episodes so medication adjustments can be considered.

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