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hypoglycaemia?

  • 06-09-2007 8:55am
    #1
    *curls invisible beard*
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    Wondering if there's anyone here who can help me out with a bit of advice.

    Over the past five years, I've had a number of episodes like the extreme low blood sugars diabetics suffer from, but I don't have any of the symptoms of type 1 or 2 diabetes.

    Anyhow, I'm not a big fan of doctors, and I feel I have this under control quite well by myself, but I am somewhat concerned about what could be causing this, since I'm likely not diabetic. I don't wait too long between meals, and I snack quite a lot. I have only become sick twice during the night, so the overnight fast is not too much of an issue.

    Ideas about things that can cause hypoglycaemia that aren't related to diabetes? And what are the treatments for hypoglycaemia? Are they all diet-related?


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  • #2
    eth0_
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    Are you male or female? You could have anything from PCOS to insulin resistance, which can cause hypogylcaemic attacks. Go see your GP and get blood tests done. You might think you have it under control but if you get a diagnosis and start treatment - whether it's a change of diet or medication - you will feel so much better.

    Try to eat a lot more fibre and protein. I find eating too much carbs and sugary food leaves me light-headed and has lead to a hypo attack.


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