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What Causes Severe Sweating After Taking Insulin Pump?
My husband has diabetes, and is on an insulin pump. His endocrinologist says he is insulin-resistant but, up to now, his present medication in the pump has been the best so far; however, he is now having profuse sweating and says he can feel his sugar rising. With my own diabetes, I find I get light headed and sweaty when my sugar is LOW. His doctor is away for a week and I am very concerned. My husband does not want to go to the ER, but I am worried.
Thu, 6 Aug 2015
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
The symptoms of sweating after insulin injection doesn't indicate rising blood sugar but its opposite if falling blood sugar called 'hypoglycemia'.
In such a case, you need to give him a teaspoon of sugar or glucose powder immediately.
It is very dangerous situation. His insulin dosage needs adjustment and hence you need to consult your doctor if it happens again.
Welcome to HCM.
The symptoms of sweating after insulin injection doesn't indicate rising blood sugar but its opposite if falling blood sugar called 'hypoglycemia'.
In such a case, you need to give him a teaspoon of sugar or glucose powder immediately.
It is very dangerous situation. His insulin dosage needs adjustment and hence you need to consult your doctor if it happens again.
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