I have low sugar which i think is called Hypoglycemia and ive been trying to figure out why i seem to shake all the time and i need to eat more throughout the day. i think that could be the problem and if it is, is there anything that i can treat it with??? plx help
thanks wow...those are all the symptoms im having... in fact i went to the hostpital the other day and passed out...im weak all the time and it really affects me throughout the day and night...thanks alot The best nutrition for hypoglycemia is small, frequent meals (no processed foods or sugars), concentrating on proteins, whole grains, and veggies and the occasional fruit. Get some education regarding this diet and take it seriously. Also, drinking liquor can lower your blood sugar, so if you go out partying, you need to have something to eat with you all of the time. If your sugar gets too low, you will pass out and you might just wake up in a hospital, or heaven. Please get some good education on hypoglecemia. Godloveya. yes, shake, get dizzy, lightheaded, black out, pass out, also you may get very tired after you eat...your body processes your sugars too quickly, you just need to eat small snacks through out the day...I have the same problem, but over the years I've managed to keep it under control. Good luck! Yes it can
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http://www.hypoglycemia.org/hypo.asp yes it can make you shake as well as get weak and pass out
make sure you carry sugar tablets with you all the time so you can take one when this happens as the tablet will raise your sugars they can be bought over the counter for about 4 or 5 bucks I have a friend who has hypoglycemia and when she doesn't eat her hands shake alot and she gets headaches (although the headaches also are tied to something else). She always has something to nibble on just to keep her sugar levels up. I know that works for her. I'd just suggest keeping food on you, or around you when your shakes get bad. Hope that helps i know what your saying...its the most ugly feeling to have. me personally when it happens i eat a piece of bread or 2. it takes a few min but it helps. keep a snickers or something with you at all times. the sugar tabs are good also. but as far as controlling it i think you just have to eat small meals throughout the day....good luck Yes, hypoglycemia causes tremors. Other symptoms are cold clammy skin, lightheadedness, and profuse sweating.
Try to eat lightly at least every 2 hours. *****Hypoglycemia in People Who Do Not Have Diabetes*****
Two types of hypoglycemia can occur in people who do not have diabetes: reactive (postprandial, or after meals) and fasting (post absorptive). Reactive hypoglycemia is not usually related to any underlying disease; fasting hypoglycemia often is.
Symptoms
Symptoms of both types resemble the symptoms that people with diabetes and hypoglycemia experience: hunger, nervousness, perspiration, shakiness, dizziness, light-handedness, sleepiness, confusion, difficulty speaking, and feeling anxious or weak.
If you are diagnosed with hypoglycemia, your doctor will try to find the cause by using laboratory tests to measure blood glucose, insulin, and other chemicals that play a part in the body's use of energy.
Reactive Hypoglycemia--->
In reactive hypoglycemia, symptoms appear within 4 hours after you eat a meal.
Diagnosis
To diagnose reactive hypoglycemia, your doctor may
* ask you about signs and symptoms
* test your blood glucose while you are having symptoms (The doctor will take a blood sample from your arm and send it to a laboratory for analysis. A personal blood glucose monitor cannot be used to diagnose reactive hypoglycemia.)
* check to see whether your symptoms ease after your blood glucose returns to 70 or above (after eating or drinking)
A blood glucose level of less than 70 mg/Dal at the time of symptoms and relief after eating will confirm the diagnosis.
The oral glucose tolerance test is no longer used to diagnose hypoglycemia; experts now know that the test can actually trigger hypoglycemic symptoms.
Causes and Treatment
The causes of most cases of reactive hypoglycemia are still open to debate. Some researchers suggest that certain people may be more sensitive to the body's normal release of the hormone epinephrine, which causes many of the symptoms of hypoglycemia. Others believe that deficiencies in glycogen secretion might lead to hypoglycemia.
A few causes of reactive hypoglycemia are certain, but they are uncommon. Gastric (stomach) surgery, for instance, can cause hypoglycemia because of the rapid passage of food into the small intestine. Also, rare enzyme deficiencies diagnosed early in life, such as hereditary fructose intolerance, may cause reactive hypoglycemia.
To relieve reactive hypoglycemia, some health professionals recommend taking the following steps:
* eat small meals and snacks about every 3 hours
* exercise regularly
* eat a variety of foods, including meat, poultry, fish, or non meat sources of protein; starchy foods such as whole-grain bread, rice, and potatoes; fruits; vegetables; and dairy products.
* choose high-fibber foods
* avoid or limit foods high in sugar, especially on an empty stomach
Your doctor can refer you to a registered dietitian for personalised meal planning advice. Although some health professionals recommend a diet high in protein and low in carbohydrates, studies have not pr oven the effectiveness of this kind of diet for reactive hypoglycemia.
Fasting Hypoglycemia
Diagnosis
Fasting hypoglycemia is diagnosed from a blood sample that shows a blood glucose level of less than 50 mg/Dal after an overnight fast, between meals, or after exercise.
Causes and Treatment
Causes include certain medications, alcohol, critical illnesses, hormonal deficiencies, some kinds of tumors, and certain conditions occurring in infancy and childhood.
Medications
Medications, including some used to treat diabetes, are the most common cause of hypoglycemia. Other medications that can cause hypoglycemia include
* salicylates, including aspirin, when taken in large doses
* sulfa medicines, which are used to treat infections
* pentamidine, which treats a very serious kind of pneumonia
* quinine, which is used to treat malaria
If using any of these medications causes your blood glucose to drop, your doctor may advise you to stop using the drug or change the dosage.
Alcohol
Drinking, especially binge drinking, can cause hypoglycemia because your body's breakdown of alcohol interferes with your liver's efforts to raise blood glucose. Hypoglycemia caused by excessive drinking can be very serious and even fatal.
Critical Illnesses
Some illnesses that affect the liver, heart, or kidneys can cause hypoglycemia. Sepsis (overwhelming infection) and starvation are other causes of hypoglycemia. In these cases, treatment targets the underlying cause.
Hormonal Deficiencies
Hormonal deficiencies may cause hypoglycemia in very young children, but usually not in adults. Shortages of cortisol, growth hormone, glucagon, or epinephrine can lead to fasting hypoglycemia. Laboratory tests for hormone levels will determine a diagnosis and treatment. Hormone replacement therapy may be advised.
Tumors
Insulinomas, insulin-producing tumors, can cause hypoglycemia by raising your insulin levels too high in relation to your blood glucose level. These tumors are very rare and do not normally spread to other parts of the body. Laboratory tests can pinpoint the exact cause. Treatment involves both short-term steps to correct the hypoglycemia and medical or surgical measures to remove the tumor.
Conditions Occurring in Infancy and Childhood
Children rarely develop hypoglycemia. If they do, causes may include
* Brief intolerance to fasting, often in conjunction with an illness that disturbs regular eating patterns. Children usually outgrow this tendency by age 10.
* Hyperinsulinism, which is the excessive production of insulin. This condition can result in transient neonatal hypoglycemia, which is common in infants of mothers with diabetes. Persistent hyperinsulinism in infants or children is a complex disorder that requires prompt evaluation and treatment by a specialist.
* Enzyme deficiencies that affect carbohydrate metabolism. These deficiencies can interfere with the body's ability to process natural sugars, such as fructose and galactose, glycogen, or other metabolites.
* Hormonal deficiencies such as lack of pituitary or adrenal hormones. |
