Shaky walking

merrillfoster
merrillfoster Posts: 855 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Ok, so: I'm type I diabetic. I feel like my blood sugar is low but it isn't. I'm shaky and when I walk my legs feel like they are not going to function properly, I'm worried I'm going to fall over. It comes in waves but has been more and more frequent. I didn't work out or anything so it's not muscle fatigue. My Dr. said that maybe 'not low' is still too low for me, but if anything it's high (195) so I know that's not it. The internet has been rather unhelpful. Any ideas?

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  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    Could be unrelated to your diabetes. How is your blood pressure?
  • mom111997
    mom111997 Posts: 101 Member
    I was thinking blood pressure, too. Or maybe caloric intake. Maybe you haven't had enough calories? Or it could just be an inner ear infection.
  • merrillfoster
    merrillfoster Posts: 855 Member
    Maybe? My blood pressure is pretty low, generally, but since low blood pressure is a constant, wouldn't that make the shakiness a constant too? And I don't think calories--I often don't eat till around now, and had a big dinner. I tried eating something, though, and am hoping that that is all it is?
  • ESVABelle
    ESVABelle Posts: 1,264 Member
    Blood pressure and/or anemia come to mind. You get that weak feeling... Ask your doc to check for anemia, maybe start getting more iron just in case.
  • merrillfoster
    merrillfoster Posts: 855 Member
    Oh I am borderline anemic! hmmm....I'll have to start being better about my multivitamin and maybe that will help?
  • Dippydog
    Dippydog Posts: 154
    Hi there. T1 here also.....195 is a bit high, so I don't think it is the DM. I like the b/p and anemia suggestions. Also, can you be just plain tired? Or possibly stressed more than normal? Also....are your drinking enough water? All things to consider. :smile:
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    I am borderline anemic too, and also have a tendency toward low blood pressure. I get weak when I haven't eaten in awhile. Are you experiencing the shaking from standing? My daughter has low blood pressure too and it actually mimics a valve prolapse if she stands too quickly or exercises without warming up. It's called an innocent heart murmur. It's not dangerous but she experiences the same symptoms as people with a valve prolapse and/or heart murmur.
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