Anyone who has experienced hypoglycemia?

I feel so weak during an attack of hypoglycemia - It's really a horrible experience...my daughter-nurse tells me that an attack of hypoglycemia could be fatal that's why I carry candies wherever I go up to now. Hope that during my next check up, I'd be out of medication as I'm willing to go on strict diet to counter high blood sugar. My daughter monitors my blood sugar by testing me every now and then; last night I had a 105 reading after a heavy meal...I felt I had hypoglycemia then...
@psyche49f (2502)
Philippines
August 26, 2007 2:01am CST
I'm on medication for my blood sugar which is above the borderline; to stabilize it, my doctor prescribed my medicines which I take every after breakfast. However, because of high cholesterol and triglyceride, I take less rice and foods; when I'm in school or at home, I suffer bouts of hypoglycemia, and it's really horrible...I have dizzy spells, my hands shake, I feel hungry and disoriented at times...last night was the worst because it took several minutes before the symptoms disappeared...I ate some hard candies which I carry with me every day...what aboout you fellow mylotters? Have you experienced it? Please share and learn from each other...
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@budsr03 (2350)
• Canada
26 Aug 07
This is something my doctor is checking me for. Friday i went and got the blood tests done and i will be seeing the doctor again real soon! I've had these symtoms for quite some time and i only brought them up last week. I thought it was just from anxiety, but i think different now! I have several health concerns already, so i hope this isn't a new health problem! I will talk to you again! Take care Psyche49f.
@psyche49f (2502)
• Philippines
26 Aug 07
I'm grateful to your warm concern...God bless...
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@balasri (26537)
• India
26 Aug 07
Meet a dietitian and agree on a meal plan that fits your preferences and lifestyle. Do your best to follow this meal plan most of the time. Eat regular meals, have enough food at each meal, and try not to skip meals or snacks. If you know that you will be more active than usual or will be doing something that is not part of your normal routine—shoveling snow, for example—consider having a snack first. Exercise can also cause hypoglycemia. Check your blood glucose before you exercise. Always carry one of the quick-fix foods with you.
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@psyche49f (2502)
• Philippines
26 Aug 07
Thanks for being a true friend, balasri...yup, I'll do everything you have suggested...I will be more careful with my diet...yup, I already conferred with a dietician, and I'm struggling to follow it strictly...Godspeed....
@balasri (26537)
• India
27 Aug 07
You are always Psyche.I am also a diabetic and I know how to live with it.It is not that hard.Small changes here and there.Thar is all.You can read my articles on Diabetes at http://www.helium.com/items/manage
• United States
26 Aug 07
The best way to control blood sugar is with protien. In any 2 hour period eat no more than 30 grams of carbs, and balance that with at least 15 grams of protien. The protien helps keep your bood sugar from going wack, controll hormones and can help controll excess weight. So for exaple at the salad bar, you may have 1/2 cup of macaroni or potato salad, but be sure to balance that with at least 1 ounce of protien, preferably from a lo fat source like turkey chicek or ham, about 2 fingers worth. If you have a full cup of carbs then you will need 2 ounces. This is the program that works for me. I makes for some crazy cobinations, like if I want a Snickers bar, wich contains 26 grams of cabs, I would need to also eat 2 string chheses or 2 glasses of milk or 2 ounces of chicken!!
@pendragon (3350)
• United States
27 Aug 07
Orange juice/regular soda,work very quickly because they are liquids,you could carry a tin of mandarin oranges , the syrup they are in is quite potent.I have diabetes, and have terrible bouts of low blood sugar, it's the worst feeling ever.If you start to panic, try to remain calm and remember it's just a physical reaction that can and will be corrected very shortly, it's like hanging onto a sinking ship, but you can do it.
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• China
27 Aug 07
the principle cause of hypoglycemia can be grouped into two large catgories: fasting and fed(or "reactive"). far more common are the reactive hypoglycemias, triggered by the assimiliation of glucose following a meal. Normally, the secretion of insulin is commensurate with the degree of postprandial elevation of the blood sugar. after surgery that impairs the reservoir function of the stomach, ingested glucose is dumped into the duodenum and upper jejunum, where it is rapidly absorbed. the resulting excessive hyperglycemia stimulates a brisk release of insulin, leading to moderately severe gastrointestinal surgery. such individuals typically have symptoms three to four hours after the ingestion of a large quqantity of glucose. manifestations of hypoglycemia usually can be avoided in reactive hypoglycemia by restricting the amount of glucose in the diet. the most frequent cause of clinically significant hypoglycemia is self-administration of insulin by the diabetic patient. this may result from an excessive dose of insulin, inadequate dietary amounts, or excessive physical activity. rarely,hypoglycemia may be self-induced b emotionally disturbed patients with access to insulin.You should know yourslf underlying cause of everyday symptoms and take some appropriate actions according to doctor's suggestion. Good lucks to you.
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