| Author | Message | ||
     Ratyson |
I have had some pretty severe episodes lately that seem to be attributed to low blood sugar levels. I just had blood taken for testing on Wednesday and am awaiting the results from that. Today at lunch I felt it again... but this time it came on fast... I was feeling like I was going to pass out within a matter of 2 minutes at the most. Drank some sweet tea to get the sugar up quick, then ate a high carb/protein lunch. About 1.5 hours after lunch, my blood sugar was 97, which seemed to be a bit low for having had 2 glasses of sweet tea, and a Calzone with spinach/tomatoes/feta ... mmm yummy. Anyone here coping with hypoglycemia? I know diabetics also suffer from the affects if they get too much insulin too. Any advice? Diet or otherwise? Thanks in advance. | ||
| Glitch |
You eatin' right, boy? | ||
| 2k3lightning |
Been there if you need some help pm me. I live that routine everyday since I've been 19 (Message edited by 2K3LIGHTNING on July 17, 2009) | ||
| Ratyson |
Yeah man... I put it in the top end, and it comes out the bottom end... right?? | ||
| Oddball |
yeah that numb feeling can come on quick sometimes. Also itchy, sweaty even. What breakfast did you eat? How much activity in the morning? 97 is right in the normal range. It can be a pain in the rear juggling act to find the balance of food, exercise and insulin. | ||
| 2k3lightning |
True ... 97 can be weird as well if been running high. I've been in the 80's and can't focus correctly.Almost like in slow motion. Daily routine is the same to the "T" diet, exercise, insulin. I've had swings on both sides.It can be tough sometimes. | ||
| Husky |
I lived with it for 20 years, and then backed way of of my exercise program and gained 15 lb. My normal sugar level is 105, fasting is 95. It used to drop to 65 when I was fit and skinny? Husky | ||
| Teddagreek |
Borderline. Though I have had some really bad episodes.. Mine is usually in the 70's before lunch.. I can get tired and can't think.. Or angry/aggravated and want to knock some one's chick-lets out.. | ||
| Oddball |
LOL, yeah everyone around me knows when i get snippy i'm probably low or headed that way. Though my low is quite a bit lower than you guys. I've hit my age and lower before. Then again, I've also hit over 10 times my age too. | ||
| Fresnobuell |
What does that mean? | ||
| Xb1200rick |
I was diagnosed a few years ago. I have gradually learned it is all in the planning.I have protein bars in my desk , canned slimfast(easy meal replacement ) stashed everywhere . I don't go anywhere with out some way of getting a high protein snack.You can't let yourself get too far from food. You can still have sweets,but only after a good meal.Eating too much at one time also is bad and waiting too long to eat is bad .Try to balance your meals with a slight favor toward protein. Get a bloodsugar monitor and start keeping track of what different food,times,activities do to you. Food is no longer your friend , it is just fuel to keep you going. Also nothing but diet coke and light beer.When you mess up and let it get too low , more sugar does not help. you need protein and some sugar.One to get your sugar up and one to hold it there. Sugar by itself just sends your blood sugar lower again. Research Glycemic index and pick out foods that have a low effect on blood sugar levels. Rick | ||
| Spdkls |
i'm the same way. if i don't eat regularly, i'll start to shake, and then start feeling nauseous, and light headed. i can't eat a lot at one sitting so i have to pace it during the day. same goes for hydration. i have to walk a fine line between being dehydrated and felling bloated from too much fluids. when i played sports as a youngster, it was hard to keep myself balanced and made for tough times while trying to stay competiive. 2 a days were almost impossible for me even when i was i shape as a kid due to not eating and drinking enough. the hypo thing still really haunts me when i want to go out drinking. next mornings are usually rough for feeling like crap or severe headaches. don't know if any of this is related but doctors don't have a clue. if i could afford it i would have my own nurse pump me full of IV fluids about once a week or more depending on how hard i work/work out that week. being military its especially difficult due to going on long periods of working in the heat. i have to have supplement bars for the in between meals. sorry for the long post,but i hate being like this physiologically. it sucks | ||
| Littlebuggles |
Good advice from a lot of folks already. Xb1200rick listed most everything I'm familiar with. Add complex carbs too though, try to get whole wheat pastas if you're going to eat them (and make sure there's meat involved). Oatmeal, and other whole grains. As a diabetic I found eating smaller meals more often helps balance my dietary needs. When weight training I have to eat every 2.5 hrs or so. It can be hard to keep on the scheduled eating but you'll function a lot better if you do. | ||
| Gregtonn |
Cinnamon has been know to help level blood sugar levels. Capsules are available in most drug/health food stores. G I am not a Doctor. | ||
| Ratyson |
Thanks for all of the info/advice. I have been checking blood glucose periodically over the weekend. This is getting expensive quickly! A box of refill test strips for my tester is $51 !! I downloaded an app for my iPhone to track my test results... works pretty good so far. That way I will have something to show the doc as far as history goes. So far, so good. I have maintained in the lower "normal" area, with short dips into the "low" area between meals. Been trying to eat more often, but smaller meals. I am carrying a tube of glucose tablets around with me when I know I will not be somewhere close to food. I am working on a diet change... That is, I am trying not to eat everything within reach... especially sweets. MAN do I crave some sweets too. Its like crack. I don't see how I don't weigh 500 pounds. I eat... alot. I am 6'2", and weigh between 190 - 200 lbs depending on the day. Also nothing but diet coke and light beer. I don't really drink coke... but I do drink sweet tea, which is probably worse. Light beer... ugh.. I'd rather just go without. But I really don't drink hardly anything anymore, so I could probably get away with what I would normally drink, since I only have one or two at a time anyway. I bought a 4 pack of Samuel Smiths about 3-4 months ago... there is still one in the fridge!} (Message edited by RATyson on July 20, 2009) | ||
| Riding_tall |
Good luck .. sounds like your on the right track. For me, smaller meals,often work best. I keep heatlyish ( no candy ) around me and "snack" often / all the time. I don't notice it when it's happening but if I don't eat I get very mean and grummpy. Well even more than normal. To the point that friends and co-workers will keep food around for me just in case. What really helped is to cut the sugar WAY WAY back. I don't do candy or such much at all any more. It was hard at first but after about 2 weeks of NO/very little sugar my body switched and I didn't crave it any more. well except for the darn jelly-belly things. I will still eat them till I get sick. ( any more that's very little ) When I first found out what it was I would check my blood level a lot but now I only check if I'm feeling really bad and I am not sure why. |
