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    How can I tell the difference between a hypoglycaemic attack and seizure?

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    My neighbour has diabetes and epilepsy, and sometimes he has these funny turns, but I am never sure if they are a sugar related or a seizure. How can I tell?
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    There are many different types of seizures with many different symptoms, but while there is some degree of variability among people, the symptoms of a hypoglycaemic (low blood sugar) attack are easily recognisable and include:

    • nervousness,

    • sweating,

    • intense hunger,

    • trembling,

    • weakness,

    • palpitations, and

    • having trouble speaking.

    The best way to determine if it is a seizure or hypoglycaemic attack would be to offer your neighbour an orange juice or some type of sweet or sugar. This should easily resolve a hypoglycaemic attack. A seizure however, will usually last no more than 2 minutes and should stop on its own and will not likely respond to the sugar.

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