Mandy asks…
Can exercise cause low blood sugar in a non-diabetic?
I play racquetball 3 days a week and it is VERY strenuous. The other day about an hour afterward I got dizzy, felt very warm, heart pounding and just felt like something wasn’t right.
It then led to blurred vision in 1 eye and confusion. I called my doctor and left work. He’s doing some blood work and was going to give me a CT-Scan but hasn’t yet.
I forgot to tell him that I hadn’t eaten anything before or after playing, which is unusual for me. I only had a can of carrots after playing.
Could this have been hypoglycemia caused by the exercise??
I’m 30 years old in good health and not diabetic. Anyone have this happen to them after a hard workout?? My buddy was trying to tell me I might have had a minor heart attack or stroke?? The doctor took my blood pressure and it was normal by the time I got there.
admin answers:
I’m going to side with Jack, this may not have been just low blood sugar. If your doctor has ordered a CT scan and blood work, it’s because the symptoms can mean something more serious.
If it were just simply low blood sugar, he would have asked if you had eaten before playing and/or prior to the start of the symptoms, and if the symptoms went away after you ate..
Low sugar would generally affect both eyes. Other conditrions would affect only one. The vigorous exercise may have accelerted an existing problem (blood clot or detatching retina) or resulted in a new one. The appearance of good health is not a garuntee. This is why pro and many amatuer sports require a medicall exam before one can partiipate.
Mary asks…
What illness does this sound like to you? What do I do?
Ok so I definitely know I have anemia & anxiety but this has been going on for 2 months with no relief:
1) blurry vision especially in one eye & I see black & white flashes spots. I went to the eye doctor everything looked normal
2) severe dizziness I’m so wobbly it feels like I’m on a boat
3) tired all the time
4) numbness in my arms & legs it really varies which side
5) pain in one of my arms, I thought I had a blood clot.
I’m so anxious, I’m scared something is wrong with me or I’m going to go blind 
I can’t sleep thinking about it :/ I just want my life to be normal again.
Someone said sinus infection. I had walking pneumonia could that be a factor? My nose isn’t runny though.
Someone else said diabetes but isn’t that unlikely if it doesn’t run in your family & you are thin? I’m not going to lie though I don’t eat a good diet & I never exercise. Other factors:
Went to the doctor 3 times, blood pressure is ok.it’s not my thyroid either. I’ve also lost some weight.
Help? I’m really a nervous wreck. Also I’m 18 if that helps. Ive been a hypochondriac in the past so no one seems to take me seriously, not even my doctor or parents
4 minutes ago – 4 days left to answer.
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Also sometimes I’ll shake especially if I don’t eat.
2 minutes ago
One more thing i’ve been lying to my parents about taking my perscribed iron pills cause I get really hot & more dizzy
1 second ago
admin answers:
It sounds like a combination of anemia and anxiety, and possibly low blood sugar if you’re shaking when you don’t eat… Especially if you’re not taking your prescribed medication for the anemia. Your anemia symptoms are probably causing you more anxiety, which in turn is making your anxiety symptoms worse.
Trust me, you’d know if it were a sinus infection. Your head would feel like a spike was being driven into it right between your eyes, and you wouldn’t have any airflow through your nose. If you’ve never experienced a sinus infection, be glad. They’re not pleasant.
And no, diabetes is not limited by family history. There are two types of diabetes. One is generally considered to have a genetic component but doesn’t necessarily have to run in your family, the other is environmental. That said, whomever told you it was diabetes hasn’t a clue what they’re talking about. Very little of what you describe are symptoms of diabetes (and the few things that are can be ascribed to several conditions).
Laura asks…
I’m 18 & I’m really concerned about my general health but no one will listen?
Ok so I definitely know I have anemia & anxiety but this has been going on for 2 months with no relief:
1) blurry vision especially in one eye & I see black & white flashes spots. I went to the eye doctor everything looked normal
2) severe dizziness I’m so wobbly it feels like I’m on a boat
3) tired all the time
4) numbness in my arms & legs it really varies which side
5) pain in one of my arms, I thought I had a blood clot.
I’m so anxious, I’m scared something is wrong with me or I’m going to go blind I can’t sleep thinking about it :/ I just want my life to be normal again.
Someone said sinus infection. I had walking pneumonia could that be a factor? My nose isn’t runny though.
Someone else said diabetes but isn’t that unlikely if it doesn’t run in your family & you are thin? I’m not going to lie though I don’t eat a good diet & I never exercise. Other factors:
Went to the doctor 3 times, blood pressure is ok.it’s not my thyroid either. I’ve also lost some weight.
Help? I’m really a nervous wreck. Also I’m 18 if that helps. Ive been a hypochondriac in the past so no one seems to take me seriously, not even my doctor or parents
4 minutes ago – 4 days left to answer.
Additional Details
Also sometimes I’ll shake especially if I don’t eat.
2 minutes ago
One more thing i’ve been lying to my parents about taking my perscribed iron pills cause I get really hot & more dizzy
1 second ago
admin answers:
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