Palpatations

[Ash40uk]

I'm type 2 diabetic and suffer with palpatations from time to time, i'm told it's part of the condition but it's scary! Does anyone else suffer them?

[patliputra]

Palpitation is not part of diabetes as such. It indicates cardio vascular involvement . Do you suffer from hypertension ? Please get yourself, thoroughly checked up by a cardiologist .

[Ash40uk in reply to patliputra]

I had my BP checked over a 24hr period and said i was border line but did not need medication, i have it check on a regular bases and it's been ok ever since.

[ceejayblue in reply to Ash40uk]

Have you had your thyroid checked? Sometimes low thyroid levels can affect your heart. I would certainly go back to your GP if I were you, as it could be Atrial Fibrillation, which is easily diagnosed. My sister and 2 friends have AF, my sister is diabetic, my friends aren't so it can affect anyone but it is quite common.