Symptoms Before a Diabetic Seizure

When a diabetic's blood sugar gets too low, a condition often referred to as hypoglycemia, there is the potential for the individual to suffer a seizure. There are a number of hallmarks to indicate that intervention may be needed to counteract this type of reaction. Once you see someone with diabetes displaying these symptoms, you should know that it is time to respond.

Confusion

• Most people with diabetes usually display a certain level of confusion when their blood sugar drops too low.

Paleness and Sweating

• Many times this confusion is accompanied by sweating. To the naked eye, this particular symptom would present itself for no apparent reason. This will usually come with a change in complexion, causing one to appear more pale than normal.

Headache

• Sometimes, a person will suffer from a headache prior to a diabetic seizure. It will usually be more moderate-to-severe in intensity.

Lack of Coordination

• Another common symptom of very low blood sugar is a person's lack of coordination. The individual will suddenly display unusually awkward movement.

Numbness

• On occasion, a person with diabetes who is suffering from very low blood sugar will complain of a loss of feeling in the mouth and tongue.

Loss of Consciousness

• Some people will actually pass out prior to a diabetic seizure caused by low blood sugar, but they will usually have displayed one or more other symptoms before this happens.

Other Symptoms

• Some people exhibit a number of other common symptoms prior to a diabetic seizure, including dizziness, lightheadedness, trembling, shaking, rapid heartbeat and some weakness. These are all symptoms of severely blood sugar.