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When You Have Diabetes, Do You Do Your Hands Shake A Lot?

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I’m a type two diabetic and I took 10 units of insulin each night

December 7, 2024
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If it is not low blood sugar causing your hands to shake get into your doctor to get checked out. It could be something not related to diabetes.

December 8, 2024
A DiabetesTeam Member

For me when my hands shake it means my sugar is low. Two tablespoons of honey does the trick.

December 7, 2024
A DiabetesTeam Member

Please make sure to check your sugar when hands are shaking, and keep me posted with the number. Thanks, Joyce

December 7, 2024
DiabetesTeam

Shaking hands can be a symptom of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), which can occur if your insulin dose is too high, you skip meals, or don't eat enough. Other symptoms of hypoglycemia include sweating, dizziness, and irritability. It's important to monitor your blood sugar levels regularly and discuss any symptoms with your Show Full Answer

Shaking hands can be a symptom of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), which can occur if your insulin dose is too high, you skip meals, or don't eat enough. Other symptoms of hypoglycemia include sweating, dizziness, and irritability. It's important to monitor your blood sugar levels regularly and discuss any symptoms with your doctor to adjust your treatment plan if needed.

December 7, 2024

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