@A DiabetesTeam Member used to happen all the time until I got to about age 50 - I could stand up and pass out sometimes - I supplemented with higher dose Vitamin E (raises your diastolic (lower number) while reducing your systolic (higher number) on your BP (I was Vit E deficient - blood test confirmed)

As a Diabetic, if this is a new(er) condition it could be indicative of a B-12 deficiency and a Folic Acid supplement may be helpful

But as always, a full blood panel arranged through your Doc might shed light on the "cause" and is the better route then popping OTC supplement unless that is what is (prescribed)

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@A DiabetesTeam Member it happened to my husband a few months ago then after the eps he later had chest pains so in between there he had many diff tests done on the heart but his pressure is still on the lower side and never know when it can happen where he gets dizzy spells. Still waiting for a call for him to get a second ultra sound done on his heart gut they are behind schedule plus were short staffed as well. So hope to find out more in the meantime its a wating game but he was told that his right side of the heart is slightly larger then normal and he has one vein that is also slightly larger but we have no clue if all of this is related to having low blood pressure so no definite answers as to his fainting spell.

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Hi @A DiabetesTeam Member,
I had Positional syncope, also known as postural syncope, postural hypotension, or orthostatic hypotension, is a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure when changing positions, such as standing up from lying down. It's the most common cause of recurrent transient loss of consciousness.

I learned coping techniques to avoid the lightheadedness and the blacking out. I don't jump right up, but rather I change positions in measured increments. This avoids the issues of fainting... syncopy, by giving my body time to adjust.

It's not fun, but can be dealt with and avoided. Do what works for you.

Praying.

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Thank you everyone!

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I had already commented,but I wanted to add. My dad had broke his hip,and was on pain pills. If the nurse gave him his pain pill before getting him up for his physical therapy, he would pass out every time. The Dr. figured out what was going on,and stopped the pain pills prior to him getting up. I just wanted to add,certain medications can bring on that low blood pressure, from sitting to standing position. Be very careful and try not to fall. Sending prayers,and hugs.

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