{"id":3492,"date":"2019-01-22T12:24:55","date_gmt":"2019-01-22T12:24:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=3492"},"modified":"2024-01-29T14:52:23","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T09:22:23","slug":"abnormal-sweating-a-sign-of-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/abnormal-sweating-a-sign-of-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Abnormal Sweating: A Sign of Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/abnormal-sweating-a-sign-of-diabetes\/#The_Role_of_Hypoglycemia_in_Sweating\" title=\"The Role of Hypoglycemia in Sweating\">The Role of Hypoglycemia in Sweating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/abnormal-sweating-a-sign-of-diabetes\/#The_Inability_to_Sweat\" title=\"The Inability to Sweat\">The Inability to Sweat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many diabetics quite often experience times when they sweat too much or too little. People in general sweat for a variety of reasons. Some of these reasons are normal and some are not. While sweating is normal, excessive amounts of the same can be a sign of low blood sugar or a damaged nervous system in people with diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F3492\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweat is a natural response to physical or emotional stress. But excessive sweating can often signal something is not right. Extremely low blood sugar triggers a fight-or-flight response, which leads to the release of hormones that increase sweating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prolonged high blood sugar levels can lead to loss of nerve function, also known as diabetic neuropathy. If nerves that control sweat glands are damaged, they may send the wrong message to sweat glands, or sometimes none. Such situations can cause either excessive sweating or no sweating at all.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Role_of_Hypoglycemia_in_Sweating\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Role of Hypoglycemia in Sweating<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypoglycemia is a condition of abnormally low blood sugar levels. A level lower than 70 mg\/dL is considered hypoglycemic. Many medications especially insulin, can cause a dip in sugar levels. This happens more often when the dosage of medication is higher. When sugar levels dip too low, the body starts taking steps to raise levels. This leads to the release of a hormone called epinephrine(adrenaline). Adrenaline stimulates the release of glucagon (a type of glucose) from the liver. This hormone also makes tissues less sensitive to insulin to help keep glucose in circulation. Adrenaline can lead to varying side effects, including excessive or inappropriate sweating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some signs of hypoglycemia include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweating or chills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irritability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blurred vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intense cramps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of coordination<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extreme emotions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Night sweats<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If any of the above symptoms become severe, you should consult your healthcare provider immediately. The best way is to manage blood sugar levels before things get out of hand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6936\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_370073909.jpg\" alt=\"tired indian old\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_370073909.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_370073909-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_370073909-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip: If you sense any of these symptoms, test your sugar levels immediately using a <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3cWYR8a\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #0645ad;\">glucometer.<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once detected consult a doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Inability_to_Sweat\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Inability to Sweat<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Anhidrosis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the term used to describe an inability to sweat. With anhidrosis, the sweat glands do not get the signal to sweat, even when they should.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-reversal-all-you-need-to-know\/\">Read More: <em>Diabetes Reversal: All You Need to Know<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Some symptoms can include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble staying warm or cool<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little or almost no perspiration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Becoming overheated after minor physical tasks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facial flushing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle cramp<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The inability to maintain a consistently healthy body temperature can cause serious health complications, such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to watch out for these symptoms and in case you find something is not right with your body, get in touch with your<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3D2b1aC\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #0645ad;\">physician to discuss treatment.<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":6933,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[6,7,8,85,54],"class_list":["post-3492","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diabetes-basics","tag-diabetes","tag-diabetes-care","tag-diabetes-management","tag-glucometer","tag-healthcare"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3492"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3492"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3492\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18875,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3492\/revisions\/18875"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6933"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3492"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3492"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3492"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}