Can someone with diabetes type 2 have a hypo?

I have just been diagnosed with type 2 and really do not understand what would cause a hypo if one is eating regularly and often. Of course i refer to diabetes friendly foods.

Diet & excercise play an important role in managing your diabetes. Insulin and or medication also help to control BS levels. Type 2 diabetes along with all the above especially insulin, or medication can cause BS to drop too low. When mine drops to the 70's range I start feeling very shaky my face gets tingly I feel sweaty, irritable , nervous , my heart starts pounding (sudden release of adrenaline) I feel woozy lightheaded, immediately I treat it.by eating something containing protein Some examples are cheese, 1/2 peanut butter sandwich ,peanut butter crackers, also always keep orange juice around and glucose tablets Sugary things like candy are ok for a quick fix but may cause the BS levels to elevate too slowly because of the fat content. So I prefer protein. After about 30 minutes you will start feeling better.Sometimes low BS reactions are not real bad but the instant you start feeling these symptoms start treating them don't wait !. Eating a balanced diet still may cause a Low BS reaction especially if there has been any ajustments made to your medications Monitor monitor monitor I cannot stress that enough, low BS attacks are scary and are far from fun a diabetic knows more than any one about what this feels like and we know what we have to do about it . Treat it immediately.

Yes, a person with type 2 diabetes can have a low glucose level. Various things can cause it -- intense exercise, stress, and reactions to some medications are a few. If this happens to you, mention it to your doctor at your next appointment. Good luck.

It is possible for a type 2 even using diet and exercise only to experience lows, however they are not severe lows that are dangerous. Type 2's are producing a lot of insulin in response to the cells resistance to it. Sometimes the resistance improves through diet, exercise and weightloss but the pancreas is still pumping out more insulin than needed so glucose levels will rapidly drop and a person will experience typical hypoglycemic symptoms like shaking for instance. It's also possible to FEEL hypo systems without actually being low as diabetes improves. The body adjusts to being high and when glucose levels begin dropping tomore normal levels the body reacts as if it's low. Of course there are drugs that can cause problems with lows, especially those that stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin, or insulin itself.

I am type 2 and yes I do get hypos. It depends what medication you are on...even with tablets you can get hypo. When adjusting your diet its easy to eat too little. That said I have been diagnosed for around 9 months now and I still go hypo once in a while. I always carry my blood test kit and glucose tablets with me wherever I go.

Yes, we can and do have very low blood sugars.
My lowest was 29 ! Was that ever scary.

Concerning diabetes friendly foods : A person with diabetes can eat whatever they like.It's all a matter of counting carbos, education, medication and exercise.
Good luck .