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How would I know if I have hypoglycemia unawareness?

• Have you often obtained blood glucose readings below 55 mg/dL without any of the usual symptoms of hypoglycemia (sweating, tremors, rapid heartbeat, nervousness, extreme hunger)?
• Have you had episodes of impaired thinking?
• Have others observed you in situations where you appeared pale, tired, confused or acting as if you were in slow motion?
• Have you acted irritable or forgetful, even though you physically felt fine?
• Have you had difficulty managing a hypoglycemic episode, which required the assistance of others?
• Have you ever had a seizure or loss of consciousness without any warning signs?
• Do you try to maintain very tightly controlled blood sugars (often running below 90 mg/dl)?
• Have you had frequent episodes of hypoglycemia?
• Have you had diabetes over 20 years?
• Have you had a recent episode of severe hypoglycemia?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, please discuss this situation with your physician.

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