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Question: I am a 46 year old female. 5 ft 2 inches and 200 pounds. i was diagnosed with diabetes 2 yrs ago and have had a trouble getting my glucose to a normal range. However, it has improved.
Over the last few months I have been experiencing overall body pain. I saw a dr and the only test that came back abnormal was my a
A1c It is 9.7. I was prescribed Lyrica but it didn't help.
On Wednesday I went zip lining and also on a ropes course. On the ropes course I became very weak and I thought my blood sugar may have dropped. it forced me to stop the course. I rested, got something to eat and I began to feel better. however, I have not regained my stregth. I am still week and have muscle pain.
I don't know what I should do.
Over the last few months I have been experiencing overall body pain. I saw a dr and the only test that came back abnormal was my a
A1c It is 9.7. I was prescribed Lyrica but it didn't help.
On Wednesday I went zip lining and also on a ropes course. On the ropes course I became very weak and I thought my blood sugar may have dropped. it forced me to stop the course. I rested, got something to eat and I began to feel better. however, I have not regained my stregth. I am still week and have muscle pain.
I don't know what I should do.
Brief Answer:
2 possible causes
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of 2 possible causes.
1. you may be developing recurrent low sugars. Because of the low sugars , you may need to keep a watch on sugars by glucometer. High Hba1c however seems to be against this possibility.
2. there may be a possible low vitamin D. it's very common in diabetic people. and easy to replace. so you can try either options.
Best of luck.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
2 possible causes
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of 2 possible causes.
1. you may be developing recurrent low sugars. Because of the low sugars , you may need to keep a watch on sugars by glucometer. High Hba1c however seems to be against this possibility.
2. there may be a possible low vitamin D. it's very common in diabetic people. and easy to replace. so you can try either options.
Best of luck.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
All of my lab was normal ( including vitamin D) except A1c
Brief Answer:
Then hypoglycaemia should be considered
Detailed Answer:
in that case hypoglycaemia should be considered really strongly. specially when you have said that taking sugar makes you feel better.
What medicine are you taking?
Then hypoglycaemia should be considered
Detailed Answer:
in that case hypoglycaemia should be considered really strongly. specially when you have said that taking sugar makes you feel better.
What medicine are you taking?
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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