The love/hate relationship of hypo and hyper glycemia.

Well.. What can we say about highs and lows, other than they stink!!

I have had to endure a few hypoglycemic episodes myself, but they are far and few between. I couldn't begin to imagine living with frequent highs and lows on a regular or even a daily basis. This is the typical cookie cutter explanation of both hypo ad hyperglycemia:

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Hyperglycemia Too high a level of glucose (sugar) in the blood; a sign that diabetes is out of control. Many things can cause hyperglycemia. It occurs when the body does not have enough insulin or cannot use the insulin it does have to turn glucose into energy. Signs of hyperglycemia are great thirst, dry mouth, and a need to urinate often. For people with type 1 diabetes, hyperglycemia may lead to diabetic ketoacidosis.

Hypoglycemia Too low a level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. This occurs when a person with diabetes has injected too much insulin, eaten too little food, or has exercised without extra food. A person with hypoglycemia may feel nervous, shaky, weak, or sweaty, and have a headache, blurred vision, and hunger. Taking small amounts of sugar, sweet juice, or food with sugar will usually help the person feel better within 10 to 15 minutes. See: Insulin Shock.

What are your symptoms? My daughter's biggest symptom wit her lows are itchy stomach.. She jitters her hands and scratched her belly. I've never heard of another diabetic with the itchiness. I'd love to hear more about what you feel!!

What about your highs? Do you think the symptoms are all the same? I have noticed that when a diabetic is 'high', their breath smells really sweet. Maddy doesn't urinate alot though with her highs. The most common side effects are blurred vision, stomach ache, and extreme thirst.