Gaurav Singh Gaurav Singh Asked 10 months ago

What to do when a diabetic is sweating?

My father is diabetic, and sometimes he starts sweating profusely even when it's not hot. It always makes me a little concerned. What should I do when a diabetic person is sweating a lot, seemingly without reason?

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Arjun Sharma Arjun Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Hey, don't panic first. Excessive sweating in a diabetic person could mean their sugar levels are dropping too low. Offer them something sweet quickly like a glucose tablet, fruit juice, or even a spoonful of sugar. If they don't feel better soon, it's always best to get a doctor's opinion.

Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

See, when it comes to diabetes, you cannot take any chances. My uncle had some complications because we ignored a few symptoms initially. If someone is sweating excessively, it's a clear red flag. Get them to a doctor or hospital immediately, don't wait.

Priya Rao Priya Rao Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Hmm, I don't have diabetes myself, but with PCOS I've learned that sometimes symptoms can be tricky. Sweating can be a sign of low blood sugar, so try to check their sugar if possible. But please, don't take my word as medical advice, always check with a doc, especially for something like diabetes.

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Shanta Devi Shanta Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Arre beti, yeh toh chinta ki baat hai. Gaon mein hum toh pehle nimbu pani ya shakkar ka ghol dete hain agar zyada paseena aaye, especially for sugar patients. But if it's very bad, then without thinking, take them to the nearest hospital. Bhagwan sab theek karega.

Anjali Singh Anjali Singh Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Oh, that's interesting. I was just reading about this online! Apparently, excessive sweating, especially at night, can be a symptom of hypoglycemia for diabetics. So yeah, checking their sugar levels and giving them something sugary is usually the first step. But serious cases need immediate medical attention.

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