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What Causes Seizure Followed By Low Energy Levels?
Question: I recently had a seizure and had cravings for sugar before and after the seizure with extremely low energy levels. I met a doctor who advised an brain MRI - The brain MRI is clear and suggested I take levipil to manage seizures as the only thing that happened is that I became sleepy but had the same symptoms . I took a second opinion and he asked me to do the do the following tests:
1. C - PEPTIDE SERUM 5.67
2. INSULIN (FASTING) SERUM 15.19
3. POST GLUCOSE PLASMA GLUCOSE 75 grams (PGPG) (post 1 hour) 225
I have given the values against the tests next to the test. What do they mean.
1. C - PEPTIDE SERUM 5.67
2. INSULIN (FASTING) SERUM 15.19
3. POST GLUCOSE PLASMA GLUCOSE 75 grams (PGPG) (post 1 hour) 225
I have given the values against the tests next to the test. What do they mean.
Brief Answer:
Suggests type 2 diabetes
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting your query at HealthcareMagic.
In your test results, C-peptide is raised, insulin is normal and post 1 hr glucose is raised. Therefore it looks like type 2 diabetes. Still to be sure we need repeat test of fasting sugar levels.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Suggests type 2 diabetes
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting your query at HealthcareMagic.
In your test results, C-peptide is raised, insulin is normal and post 1 hr glucose is raised. Therefore it looks like type 2 diabetes. Still to be sure we need repeat test of fasting sugar levels.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dr. Vaishalee
Wanted to know if type 2 diabetes can cause seizure? And if so, how can the seizures be prevented.
Also, wanted to check if type 2 diabetes can be reversed?
Thanks,
XXXXX
Wanted to know if type 2 diabetes can cause seizure? And if so, how can the seizures be prevented.
Also, wanted to check if type 2 diabetes can be reversed?
Thanks,
XXXXX
Brief Answer:
Yes high blood sugar can cause seizures
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
High blood sugar levels can cause seizures. In such a case, keeping the sugar levels low can prevent seizures. It is also seen that anti-epileptic medicines may not be effective in these type of seizures.
Insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes can be reversed by weight reduction, regular exercise and use of medicines like metformin. Dietary modification is the next step for you to reduce the blood sugar levels. These are not very high anyways. So take low sugar food. Avoid the sweets, potatoes, fruits, milk, sugar etc for 1 week and get your blood sugar levels checked again.
Hope it helps.
Dr Vaishalee
Yes high blood sugar can cause seizures
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
High blood sugar levels can cause seizures. In such a case, keeping the sugar levels low can prevent seizures. It is also seen that anti-epileptic medicines may not be effective in these type of seizures.
Insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes can be reversed by weight reduction, regular exercise and use of medicines like metformin. Dietary modification is the next step for you to reduce the blood sugar levels. These are not very high anyways. So take low sugar food. Avoid the sweets, potatoes, fruits, milk, sugar etc for 1 week and get your blood sugar levels checked again.
Hope it helps.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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