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Diabetes and sugar levels: This is all new to me.

Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Sep 3, 2021 | Replies (117)
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@dorisena I have no idea how old you are, but I'm 73, so no youngster either. I have found for a long time that some mornings I feel shaky but then when I test my blood sugar it's not that low. There have been mornings when I was actually afraid to take a shower before having breakfast because I felt so light-headed.
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howardm | @howardm | Nov 9, 2020

I have had the same occurrence on occasion when my blood sugar is only in the low 90’s. Part of it might be simply not having any fuel in your body. You might just try eating a cheese stick, as that helps me but does not raise the blood sugar level.

If it is due to low blood sugar, I sometimes have one small hard candy like werthers (hard, not filled) or lifesavers. They are low in carbs (about 4 to 5 grams) but will raise your blood sugar enough to make a difference. (Full disclosure, I’m 65.)

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