{"id":4155,"date":"2019-11-16T20:45:14","date_gmt":"2019-11-16T15:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=4155"},"modified":"2024-06-26T16:46:08","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T11:16:08","slug":"diabetic-seizures-what-are-they-symptoms-causes-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetic-seizures-what-are-they-symptoms-causes-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Diabetic Seizures? &#8211; Symptoms, Causes &#038; Treatments"},"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\/diabetic-seizures-what-are-they-symptoms-causes-treatments\/#Diabetic_Seizure_All_you_need_to_know\" title=\"Diabetic Seizure: All you need to know\">Diabetic Seizure: All you need to know<\/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\/diabetic-seizures-what-are-they-symptoms-causes-treatments\/#What_are_the_Causes_of_Diabetic_Seizures\" title=\"What are the Causes of Diabetic Seizures?\">What are the Causes of Diabetic Seizures?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetic-seizures-what-are-they-symptoms-causes-treatments\/#Symptoms\" title=\"Symptoms&nbsp;\">Symptoms&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetic-seizures-what-are-they-symptoms-causes-treatments\/#Prevention\" title=\"Prevention&nbsp;\">Prevention&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetic-seizures-what-are-they-symptoms-causes-treatments\/#Treatment\" title=\"Treatment\">Treatment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A seizure can be quite serious and can be a scary experience for not just the person experiencing it but for the people around them. While seizures are caused due to many reasons, one of the prime reasons for a seizure to occur is when people have epilepsy. Among the different types of seizures, diabetic seizures can sometimes turn into an emergency quite quickly. Proven to be fatal in nature, a diabetic seizure is a serious medical condition that is caused due to extremely low levels of blood sugar.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<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%2F4155\"><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>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diabetic_Seizure_All_you_need_to_know\"><\/span><strong>Diabetic Seizure: All you need to know<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Epilepsy is a seizure disorder that occurs due to an electrical storm in the brain. Mostly, people who have recurrent or repetitive seizures can experience loss of consciousness, abnormal behavior, disruption of the senses, or at times all of the above. Though most causes of epilepsy are not known, studies have indicated that they can occur or trigger due to loud noises, rigorous physical stimulation, or even small as flickering light, loud noises, or physical stimulation.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no relationship between epilepsy and diabetes, and research is still not able to prove it. Therefore, anybody that has a seizure must test to find the exact cause.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Buy Now:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.beatoapp.com\/products\/beato-diabetic-friendly-socks-buy-get-free\" title=\"BeatO Diabetic Friendly Socks\">BeatO Diabetic Friendly Socks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A diabetic seizure occurs when the sugar levels in the blood are extremely low (below 30 mg\/dL). The brain needs glucose to function properly. When there is a drop in blood sugar, the actions of the neurons in the brain decrease and the person experiences a seizure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/diabetes-care-program?utm_source=Organic&amp;utm_medium=english_Blog&amp;utm_campaign=CarePrg\" title=\"Consult with Diabetes Experts Now\">Consult with Diabetes Experts Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note high blood sugar can also cause seizure activity in the brain. Extremely high blood sugar levels in the brain can cause hyperexcitability of the neurons, thus leading to a short circuit in the brain and seizures. While this is quite uncommon, it is equally dangerous.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/shutterstock_619664978.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/shutterstock_619664978.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/shutterstock_619664978-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/shutterstock_619664978-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Buy Now:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.beatoapp.com\/products\/foxs-cervical-collor-for-neck-pain-effective-in-cervical-spondylitis\" title=\"Fox Cervical Collar For Neck Pain\">Fox Cervical Collar For Neck Pain<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Causes_of_Diabetic_Seizures\"><\/span><b>What are the Causes of Diabetic Seizures?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are multiple causes for a diabetic seizure to occur. It can happen due to too much insulin being injected, or because of not having regular meals, or even not eating right after an insulin shot. Sometimes, drinking too much alcohol, too, can cause a drop in blood sugar, thus leading to seizures. Here are the common things that can cause a drop in <strong>blood sugar levels<\/strong> and lead to a seizure:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to insulin shock or insulin reaction&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not eating the right meals<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too much intake of alcohol as it lowers liver glucose production.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rigorous exercise<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b> <strong>Great Offer<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/p\/devices-and-accessories\/freestyle-libre-cgm-4-sensors-and-1-reader-combo-pack-with-two-free-consultations-doctor-and-health-coach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abbott Freestyle Libre 1 Reader and 4 Sensor Combo<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms\"><\/span><b>Symptoms&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When entering the first stages of a seizure, the person may show some of the following signs:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweating<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confusion<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drowsiness<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid and unexpected emotional changes<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weakness in the muscles<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in vision<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of ability to speak clearly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A diabetic seizure happens when blood sugar is low, and the person can experience the following symptoms:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncontrollable body movements<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unconsciousness<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staring into space<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While at night, if a person experiences a diabetic seizure, a person may wake up with the following symptoms:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confusion<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe headache<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweating<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Buy Now:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.beatoapp.com\/products\/kapivas-pure-aloe-vera-gel-for-bright-and-healthy-skin\" title=\"Kapiva's Pure Aloe Vera Gel\">Kapiva&#8217;s Pure Aloe Vera Gel<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/beato.app.link\/Blog3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/LOW-GI-Food-Items-Blog-Image-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/LOW-GI-Food-Items-Blog-Image-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/LOW-GI-Food-Items-Blog-Image-420x235.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/LOW-GI-Food-Items-Blog-Image-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/LOW-GI-Food-Items-Blog-Image.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention\"><\/span><b>Prevention&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to prevent a diabetic seizure is by having proper control of your blood sugar levels. Here are ways to avoid or prevent low blood sugar seizures:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not skip or take big gaps in between meals. A steady intake of food is necessary as it helps in maintaining sugar levels.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your medications on time and ensure you inject the right amount of insulin.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you wish to consume alcohol, make sure you eat something along with it. Moreover, limit your consumption as much as possible.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercising is good for your sugar levels. However, excessive activity can drop your sugar levels. Keep a snack with you all the time and check your sugar levels before bedtime.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly and eat when you notice a drop in your blood sugar levels.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment\"><\/span><b>Treatment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the essential things to do when a person experiences a diabetic seizure is to provide immediate treatment to them. However, in the process, there are two factors to be considered:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevent any form of injury<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get enough glucose in the body<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the early stages, when the seizure has not occurred, but you notice the symptoms, it is best to manage by giving at least 15 grams of fast glucose and rechecking the blood in the next 10 minutes. You can provide:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glucose tablets<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Juices<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snacks such as crackers or bars<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please ensure the person can swallow food items before you offer them, otherwise, it might choke them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read More<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/top-8-high-blood-sugar-signs-that-your-body-is-trying-to-tell-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>High Blood Sugar Signs and Symptoms for Diabetes Patients<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if the person\u2019s sugar levels are dropping extremely, then you must follow the guidelines:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get medical help<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help the person to the floor and make enough space near the person<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you track things such as how long did the seizure last, how was the person acting before, and how did the body move<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure you stay with them until proper help arrives<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not give them anything to eat unless they are completely awake<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loosen the clothes around the neck and waist<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for any injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the easiest ways to treat diabetic seizures is to not let them occur in the first place. This can be done with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">regular monitoring of blood sugar levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Moreover, a person living with diabetes must always carry glucose tablets or any source of sugar handy at all times.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If at all you or someone near you experience the symptoms, simply providing the source can bring back the sugar levels to normal. Another way to prevent emergencies is by wearing an emergency bracelet or a card that others can see, becoming aware of the condition and can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While all the above are short-term solutions, it is important to accept that diabetes has no cure, and is progressive in nature. Therefore, it is your responsibility to manage your condition.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Disclaimer:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>The content of this article is compiled information from generic and public sources. 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