I found out that I get hypoglycemic....?!

Yes that would mean you have hypoglycemia!.

You need to eat that way you don't bottom out and black out and get dehydrated and sick!.

Food will help the blood sugar stay up!.

Yes its serious!. Its no Game to mess with!.



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This can be very serious, you should not drive, etc!. until you have it under control!. See if your Doctor will refer you to a nutritionist and/or a diabetes educator, they can help you setup an eating plan!. In the meantime eat complex carbs that your body digests gradually keeping your blood sugar levels more even, rather than simple carbs that can make your blood sugar levels go up and down rapidly!. Try googling something like 'hypoglycemic diet' or 'diabetes diet'!. You should be able to find a website with some info to help!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

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Hypoglycemia is a SYMPTOM not a disease!. IF you really have hypoglycemic episodes, your need to find the cause!. If you are light headed frequently, this is also a symptom of something!. Unfortunately, there are many many things that cause these symptoms!. Dehydration, can also be a symptom!. Why were you dehydrated!? Were you exercising and not taking fluids!? Were you vomiting or suffering from diarrhea!?Www@Answer-Health@Com

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Yeah, that's not good!. See your doctor and follow his advice!. You might have diabetes!.!.!.serious problem if you do!.

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Low blood sugar, or (hypoglycemia, is a commonly perceived problem!. In actuality, while some or many of the symptoms may be present, it is rarely documented!. The presence of true, documented hypoglycemia in the absence of diabetes treatment is cause for a comprehensive evaluation by an endocrinologist!. It usually affects those at the extremes of age, such as small babies and the elderly, but may happen at any age!. Generally, hypoglycemia is defined as a serum glucose level (the amount of sugar or glucose in your blood) below 60 mg/dL!. However, hypoglycemia as a medical problem is diagnosed by the presence of 3 key features, also known as the Whipple triad!. The Whipple triad consists of the following: (1) symptoms consistent with hypoglycemia, (2) a low plasma glucose concentration, and (3) relief of symptoms after the plasma glucose level is raised!. Symptoms of hypoglycemia, however, usually begin at a level below 60 mg/dL!. Some people may feel symptoms before this level!. A level of 50 mg/dL is thought to affect brain function!.



?The body regulates its level of glucose, a primary source of energy for the brain, muscles, and other cells, by the actions of different hormones such as insulin, glucagon, and epinephrine!.


?Both insulin and glucagon are manufactured in the pancreas, an organ that assists the digestive tract!. Special cells in the pancreas called beta cells make insulin and alpha cells make glucagon!.


?The role of insulin is to help in the absorption of glucose in the blood by causing it to be stored in the liver or used by other cells in the body!.


?Glucagon increases the amount of glucose in the blood by breaking down stored glucose called glycogen and releasing it into the bloodstream!.


?Insulin and glucagon are usually correctly balanced if the liver and pancreas are healthy!.


?Epinephrine (or adrenalin), traditionally referred to as a stress hormone, is made in the adrenal gland and in certain cells in the central nervous system!. It also elevates blood glucose levels by making glucose available for the body during a time of stress!. When this mechanism is not working properly, hypoglycemia can result!. Other hormones, like cortisol made by the adrenal gland and growth hormone made by the pituitary gland, also help in raising the level of blood glucose!.


Hypoglycemia Treatment

Self-Care at Home

?A glucose monitor is available for people to check their own blood sugars in the comfort and privacy of their own home!.
?Usually this entails poking yourself in the finger to get a drop of blood!.
?The blood is transferred to a special strip of paper that is then placed into the glucose meter, or glucometer, which analyzes the blood!. This gives a numeric reading that corresponds to the blood glucose!.
?If you find someone who has the symptoms of hypoglycemia, look for clues that explain the symptoms!.
?If the person still has his or her insulin and a recently disposed needle, you can presume that a change in their level of consciousness may be due to hypoglycemia (they have accidentally taken too much insulin)!.
?If the person is awake enough to drink something, you can give them a cup of orange juice with sugar!. If hypoglycemia was the cause of their confusion, they will improve after a few minutes!.
low blood sugar and coma

Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) means that the level of sugar (glucose) in your blood has dropped below what your body needs to function normally!. When your blood sugar level drops below 70milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), you most likely will have symptoms, such as feeling tired, weak, or shaky!. Symptoms of low blood sugar usually develop quickly!.

If your blood sugar level drops just slightly below a safe range, you may have symptoms of mild low blood sugar!. If you eat something that contains sugar, they may last only a short time!. If you have had diabetes for many years, you may not realize your blood sugar is low until it drops very low!. This is called hypoglycemia unawareness!.
If your blood sugar level continues to drop (usually below 40 mg/dL), your behavior may change!. Symptoms of moderate low blood sugar may develop!. You may become too weak or confused to eat something to raise your blood sugar level!.
If your blood sugar level drops very low (below 20 mg/dL), you may lose consciousness or have a seizure!. If you have symptoms of severe low blood sugar, you need medical care immediately


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