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Hypoglycemia?


I have hypoglycemia and I am planning on having a baby. I was told that if was to have a baby I would develop type 2 diabetes, does anyone know if this is true?
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You could develop it....but there is no "one size fits all" answer to it. Most women who do develop it while pregnant end up going back to their original sugar levels after they give birth.  (+ info)

hypoglycemia?


just wondering what my chances are of having hypoglycemia? i have anxiety, feeling weak for about 5 months and the past few weeks i get hungry, a guy said i could have hypoglycemia. the doc did a blood test and everything was normal he said. but this guy said that they dont test hypoglycemia...
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if you told the doctor your symptoms and he said everything is fine then it probably isn't hypoglycemia. The blood test was perhaps more for testing to see if you have diabetes. Many times the symptoms can be confused with one another. My brother is a type one diabetic and I'm low grade hypoglycemic.
Since you haven't mentioned any dizziness but instead you are hungry than you are probably not hypo since dizziness would mean your sugar level has dropped dramatically. First look at your lifestyle. Do you get plenty of sleep? Do you intake a lot of iron in your body? Do you eat regularly and with healthy foods? You could be anemic. You should monitor yourself for the next couple of days to a week and then if you still feel as if something is wrong then ask your doctor to give you another look for hypo. It could all just be a phase that your body is going through maybe telling you that you are not getting enough of something it really needs.  (+ info)

HYPOGLYCEMIA????????????????????????????


lately my hands and my feet have been really cold. My parents noticed that and he said that could be something to do with hypoglycemia. I just read about it and it doesn't mention those symptoms and it talks about people 25 or older(I'm 16 by the way). My parents say i might have this because I don't eat at the right time( like I eat at 6-7, and then at 11 again) and also because I barely drink milk. Is that true?????
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Probably not. You might be getting cold hands and feet because you have poor circulation to your extremities. Hypoglycemia is becuase of low blood sugar concetration and you can get it if you don't eat for a long time. but if you are not diabetic this shouldnt be a problem since your body will release gluocse into the blood when you are low in blood sugar. so eating at 6-7 would not be the problem even if you eat lunch at like 11am becuase you are not a diabetic i assume and you are kind of young to have dibetes although that is changing. As for milk, i highly doubt it. Milk has a form of sugar called lactose but that is not the main source of sugar your body intakes, So if you are not feeling weak and nausea , then you probably are not hypoglycemic.  (+ info)

Hypoglycemia-If you have or someone you know-How to keep a normal blood sugar during the day and night?


My 22 year old daughter was just diagnosed with hypoglycemia.Was rushed to hospital and blood sugar was 1.4-Any tips on how you personally kept your sugar at normal level.Please no smart ass answers cause this is my daughters life at stake.Got doctor advice but need to hear from someone who goes thru this daily.Thanx.
I thank all that respond with intelligent advice-Thank You-God Bless You And Yours
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I deal with diabetics all day long at my job so I know it's a scary thing especially if it's a new thing.
Get an accucheck machine and take the blood sugar before each meal and at bedtime. This will give you a sort of base line blood sugar to go on. I cannot stress the importance of diet. Low carb diets work well and you can always find examples of these online. Make sure there are snacks available to her in between meals and before bed. Good luck  (+ info)

If you have hypoglycemia can it cause you to have major anxiety problems ?


I think I may have hypoglycemia and I find in the morning I could throw up after eating breakfast. But I know I have to eat it or I will be really hungry later. I can sleep through alarms easily, and become tired and light headed easily. I can get dizzy easily. I crave sugar like in juices and drink juice alot. I am constantly hungry and I also crave things like carbs whether is bread or crackers etc. I also cannot keep my hands still. It shakes, and the shaking varies from a little to almost uncontrollable. I also find if I am about to do something that creates pressure like and exam or a presentation I shake uncontrollably. As well every once and a while I want to say something but I pronounce or say the word wrong. Could this be hypoglycemia? Could it cause uncontrollable trembling and shakiness went it comes to the pressure situations? I mean I have done lots of exams before but it always occurs.
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My daughter has hypoglycemia as well.. I also suffer from this. Here is the scoop on hypoglycemia. It is caused by a less-than-normal am't of glucose in the blood because the pancreas is secreting to much insulin. or by dietary deficiency. The condition may result in weakness, headache, hunger, visual disturbances, anxiety, personality changes and if untreated,, delirium, coma and death. The treatment is the administration of glucose in orange juice by mouth if the person is conscious or in an IV glucose solution if the person in unconscious. There are meds that treat this condition and you should see your MD as soon as possible. you don't want to let this get out of hand. I am the same way about eating in the morning, it makes me sick, but you're right, you do get hungry. I too have problems pronouncing words, and shake, I am not as bad as you are. but please get it checked out  (+ info)

What is the treatment for hypoglycemia besides eating more often?


My doc mentioned possible hypoglycemia when I told him I was concerned about diabetes because it runs in my family. What are the symptoms when a diabetic has too much sugar? Also is there any course of treatment for hypoglycemia besides a different diet?
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what i learned in my class hypoglycemia is the lack of sugar or too much insulin the only thing i guess you would have to worry about is being able to have the right balance

the emergency we get called to is if some one forgot to eat and they go into insulin shock or about to go into shock  (+ info)

How much does the average hypoglycemia test cost in the US?


I feel I may have hypoglycemia and have no health insurance. I almost fainted this morning due to low blood sugar. I ate chocolate and had a coke then was fine. This has happened before and I am tired of it, as it isn't safe.
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well,probably the glucose tolerance which lasts for 3-5 hours..after drinking some glucola,blood is drawn every hour to see if sugar goes up or down.....this would costs $ 50-75 in most labs...good luck....  (+ info)

What should my friend with hypoglycemia eat?


Okay. My friend is always tired and has been since he was little. My mom and I were talking and we came up with hypoglycemia because that is what my grandma has and she has the same 'symptoms'. I have been told that he should eat about six small meals that are high in protein. What are some foods and snacks that are high in protein? Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
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There are many reasons for chronic fatigue and I think your friend should see a doctor and get some blood tests done.  (+ info)

With minor hyperinsulinism and related hypoglycemia, how long does the onset of type 2 diebetes normally occur?


I have very minor hyperinsulinism, with resulting hypoglycemia. I am living an Atkins diet, with occasional use of alcohol, and just a few cups of coffee per day. How long until I hit the point of type 2 diabetes. This is a very important question, because with my career, diabetes would basically end it. Thanks!
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Only your doctor can tell you that, based on an educated guess from your labwork. Each person if different, depending on how their body is handling the problem. Some do not develop the diabetes for years or even decades, but there are people who develop diabetes in a matter of months.  (+ info)

What are some practical ways to avoid severe conditions of Hypoglycemia?


My g-friend suffers severe conditions of hypoglycemia such as becoming incoherent and lethargic. What should I do when this occurs and what are things she can do to prevent these symptons before they occur.
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The blood glucose level may fall too low or too fast. Some people then experience the symptoms of hypoglycemia.

Some snack and meal suggestions that meet the goal of including a complex carbohydrate, a protein source and fat include:

sandwich
yogurt and fruit
cottage cheese and crackers
turkey, cheese slices and veggies on a salad
salad with beans added
peanut butter and crackers
low fat cheese and crackers
bean soup and crackers
low fat cheese on bake potato
bagel and lowfat cream cheese

Eat at least three regularly spaced meals 3 to 5 hours apart) daily. Include snacks if needed. Eat at the same time each day. Avoid skipping meals. This can be accomplished without weight gain by staying at a healthy caloric intake (distribute total calories throughout the day). Avoid sugar and foods and beverages containing sugar, especially on an empty stomach. An occasional sweet food consumed in a small amount with a meal may be tolerated.

Include at each meal or snack:


Complex carbohydrate: fruit,vegetable,starch or grain product.
Protein source: lowfat meat, lowfat dairy product, legume, peanut butter.
Fat source: oil, margarine,lowfat mayonnaise (fats may be hidden in carbohydrate and protein). Use these fats sparingly. Distribute meals and snack calories as evenly as possible throughout the day.
Limit alcohol. Drink alcohol only with food and only with health care providers approval.

Avoid caffeine (in coffee, tea, cola drinks, chocolate)

Eat 1 to 3 hours before exercise. Extra calories may be needed before exercise to compensate for calories burned.  (+ info)

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