Guest guest Posted June 8, 2003 Report Share Posted June 8, 2003 Make sure she has healthy snacks for the walking around times until you figure it out. Should also make sure she drinks a sufficient amt of water (soft drinks are diuretic). Hows her diet in general? Typical teen diet? Does she have mercury amalgam fillings or has she had any vaccines recently? S > I have a question I am hoping someone can help me with. If my teen goes <BR> without food for more than 5 hours and is sedentary she has no problem, however if <BR> she is active (not athleticly just say walking around for a few hours at a <BR> festival or museum) she completely crashes. She gets groggy, lethargic, slurrs <BR> speach and falls asleep. This has happened twice in the past month. On <BR> school days she has no problem making it but if she is up walking or moving we see <BR> it. Any suggestions or ideas why this happens like this?<BR> Michele<BR> <BR> <BR> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2003 Report Share Posted June 8, 2003 Chromium picolinate helps to keep blood sugar stable --- Shepard <_Shepard@...> wrote: > > Make sure she has healthy snacks for the walking > around times until you figure it out. Should also > make sure she drinks a sufficient amt of water (soft > drinks are diuretic). Hows her diet in general? > Typical teen diet? Does she have mercury amalgam > fillings or has she had any vaccines recently? > S > > > > > I have a question I am hoping someone can help me > with. If my teen goes <BR> > without food for more than 5 hours and is sedentary > she has no problem, however if <BR> > she is active (not athleticly just say walking > around for a few hours at a <BR> > festival or museum) she completely crashes. She > gets groggy, lethargic, slurrs <BR> > speach and falls asleep. This has happened twice in > the past month. On <BR> > school days she has no problem making it but if she > is up walking or moving we see <BR> > it. Any suggestions or ideas why this happens like > this?<BR> > Michele<BR> > <BR> > <BR> > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed]<BR> > <BR> > </tt> > > <br> > > <!-- |**|begin egp html banner|**| --> > > <table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2> > <tr bgcolor=#FFFFCC> > <td align=center><font size= " -1 " > color=#003399><b> > Sponsor</b></font></td> > </tr> > <tr bgcolor=#FFFFFF> > <td align=center width=470><table border=0 > cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td > align=center><br><a > href= " http://rd./M=247865.3355058.4641699.1261774/D=egroupweb/S=1705061\ 616:HM/A=1482387/R=0/SIG=16nivnp72/*http://ads.x10.com/?bHlhaG9vaG0xLmRhd=105510\ 6182%3eM=247865.3355058.4641699.1261774/D=egroupweb/S=1705061616:HM/A=1482387/R=\ 1=1055106182%3eM=247865.3355058.4641699.1261774/D=egroupweb/S=1705061616:HM/A=14\ 82387/R=2 " > target= " _top " ><img > src= " http://ads.x10.com/?Z3lhaG9vaG0xLmRhd=1055106182%3eM=247865.3355058.4641699\ ..1261774/D=egroupweb/S=1705061616:HM/A=1482387/R=3 " > alt= " " width= " 300 " height= " 250 " > border= " 0 " ></a></td></tr></table></td> > </tr> > <tr><td><img alt= " " width=1 height=1 > src= " http://us.adserver./l?M=247865.3355058.4641699.1261774/D=egroupmai\ l/S=:HM/A=1482387/rand=464351452 " ></td></tr> > </table> > > <!-- |**|end egp html banner|**| --> > > > <br> > <tt> > =======================================================<BR> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2003 Report Share Posted June 8, 2003 Basically have some protein and carbohydrates within every 3-4 hours. I notice my son and I are sensitive to blood sugar levels. More at: www.enzymestuff.com/hypoglycemia.htm There are some glycemic indexes at the bottom of the page if you want to take it that far. I just make sure the boys have either egg or dairy like yogurt or cheese for protein with carbs particularly in the morning this seems to make a bigger difference. Then later in the day some type of protein/meat, etc. An afternoon snack with protein and carbs helps to ward off the 'sundowning' or crankiness in the late afternoon (before dinner). . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2003 Report Share Posted June 8, 2003 >>>She actually had steak & cheese and a bagel this morning. This is good. It seems the real trick is not going more than three and a half or 4 hours or you sink...and excersizing would speed this up. I don't suppose she could just time herself to eat every 3-4 hours whether she felt like it or not. My sons have a snack about 3:30 in the afternoon whether hungry or not, no matter what we are doing. I just say it is something the body needs to prevent headaches (something they understand) and be healthy. Sometimes it is just a couple peanut butter crackers. We have snacks by the clock because by the time you feel hungry it is already too late. An older child really needs to cooperate a bit or take some 'ownership' of the situation because you can't policy them round the clock. Good luck with this, . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2003 Report Share Posted June 8, 2003 Perhaps a watch with an alarm would help when she's out. Or if she carries a cell phone or pager (so many teens do now), many of them have an alarm feature. Teens tend to lose track of time. Nuts pack well as a snack. Think beyond just peanuts...pistachios, pecans, almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, cashews, Brazil nuts, etc. Might be some power bars that would work or the small packages of peanut butter (or cheese) and crackers. All easy to grab and run and wouldn't take up much space or be messy to eat on the run. Part of the challenge is to find something that's " cool " (or whatever phrase today's teens use!) S =======================================================<BR> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2003 Report Share Posted June 8, 2003 I never buy soft drinks but lately she does. <BR> > I used to drink Mtn. Dew (hgih caffeine) and could drink a can at the beginning of a 50-min. college biology lecture and be asleep before the end of class. I gave up Mtn Dew (and all other soft drinks). I still spike and crash quickly after eating carbs. Does she drink one of the caffeinated ones? S =======================================================<BR> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 In a message dated 6/8/2003 11:02:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time, _Shepard@... writes: << >I used to drink Mtn. Dew (hgih caffeine) and could drink a can at the beginning of a 50-min. college biology lecture and be asleep before the end of class. I gave up Mtn Dew (and all other soft drinks). I still spike and crash quickly after eating carbs. Does she drink one of the caffeinated ones? >> Actually not usually, she usually buys Sprite with no caffeine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 In a message dated 6/9/2003 9:52:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time, danaatty@... writes: << I get dizzy and then pass out. Not fun, is it? sure isn't and what makes it worse is some people (teachers) have thought she was using drugs. << First, I would consider testing for diabetes. Regular MD did glucose tolerance test a year ago and said she was fine. << Second, anything with high fructose corn syrup, including the soda you mentioned, will make this problem worse for me, which is an indicator of either diabetes or the hypoglycemia you mention in the subject header. The ideas about eating protein, or more heavy carbs that take longer to digest, are good. Or just a lot of the corn syrup evenly spread out during the day, which is not the " recommended " solution but I remember being a teenager LOL >> Hm the damned stuff is in everything anymore isn't it? And I sure don't want her sucking on sodas all the time, her yeast will explode and her tooth enamel is already wearing thin. Why can't teens love something like water?? Thanks Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 > I have a question I am hoping someone can help me with. If my teen goes > without food for more than 5 hours and is sedentary she has no problem, however if > she is active (not athleticly just say walking around for a few hours at a > festival or museum) she completely crashes. She gets groggy, lethargic, slurrs > speach and falls asleep. I get dizzy and then pass out. Not fun, is it? First, I would consider testing for diabetes. Second, anything with high fructose corn syrup, including the soda you mentioned, will make this problem worse for me, which is an indicator of either diabetes or the hypoglycemia you mention in the subject header. The ideas about eating protein, or more heavy carbs that take longer to digest, are good. Or just a lot of the corn syrup evenly spread out during the day, which is not the " recommended " solution but I remember being a teenager LOL Good luck. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 I second the diabetes screening. I have diabetes and when I got active, esp strenuous excercise, I got shaky and nearly passed out, until I got the dx and began regular excercise and meds. I believe (someone correct me if I'm wrong) that when excercise begins the cells begin to utilize glucose that was sitting in the bloodstream. This leads to a crash as the glucose gets used up, esp if the pancreas was making too much insulin to try to get the cells to receive the insulin, otherwise known as insulin resistance, a common problem of type 2 diabetics. I would make sure you either do a 3 hr glucose challenge, or get a meter and test her blood at 30 min intervals from the time she eats to 3 hrs post meal. Try to get about 75g of carbs in her. In my case, my sugar would shoot up to 200+ by one hr, but be too low by 3hrs, so that's why the constant checks are good. www.diabetes.org has some great info on medical tests. HTH! Debi > I have a question I am hoping someone can help me with. If my teen goes > without food for more than 5 hours and is sedentary she has no problem, however if > she is active (not athleticly just say walking around for a few hours at a > festival or museum) she completely crashes. She gets groggy, lethargic, slurrs > speach and falls asleep. This has happened twice in the past month. On > school days she has no problem making it but if she is up walking or moving we see > it. Any suggestions or ideas why this happens like this? > Michele > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2003 Report Share Posted June 10, 2003 In a message dated 6/10/2003 10:10:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time, danaatty@... writes: << < First, I would consider testing for diabetes. > > Regular MD did glucose tolerance test a year ago and said she was fine. Was she having these episodes a year ago? If not, consider doing it again. >> Dana, She has been having these for more than a year. I was very worried about diabetes but all her doctors (former regular pediatrician, Integrative doctor, two alternative doctors all say she is not diabetic). The only glucose tolerance test was done through the former regular ped. Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2003 Report Share Posted June 10, 2003 In a message dated 6/10/2003 10:10:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time, danaatty@... writes: << And I sure don't want > her sucking on sodas all the time, her yeast will explode and her tooth > enamel is already wearing thin. Why can't teens love something like water?? What about all the new fangled bottled seltzers or something? >> They all have the corn syrup too, can't win! Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2003 Report Share Posted June 10, 2003 In a message dated 6/10/2003 1:26:32 AM Eastern Daylight Time, fightingautism@... writes: << I second the diabetes screening. I have diabetes and when I got active, esp strenuous excercise, I got shaky and nearly passed out, until I got the dx and began regular excercise and meds. I believe (someone correct me if I'm wrong) that when excercise begins the cells begin to utilize glucose that was sitting in the bloodstream. This leads to a crash as the glucose gets used up, esp if the pancreas was making too much insulin to try to get the cells to receive the insulin, otherwise known as insulin resistance, a common problem of type 2 diabetics. >> Deb and Dana, Thanks, I am going to ask her doctor for another test. She will not let me do a home blood test. NO WAY. Is afraid of needles. Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2003 Report Share Posted June 10, 2003 > << First, I would consider testing for diabetes. > > Regular MD did glucose tolerance test a year ago and said she was fine. Was she having these episodes a year ago? If not, consider doing it again. > Hm the damned stuff is in everything anymore isn't it? Yes, and I sure do know it! My kids can have gluten and casein, but can't have rice and corn for now. It was harder finding a wheat-based bread without corn syrup, than it was finding gfcf foods! >> And I sure don't want > her sucking on sodas all the time, her yeast will explode and her tooth > enamel is already wearing thin. Why can't teens love something like water?? What about all the new fangled bottled seltzers or something? If she won't stay away from soda, encourage her to drink caffeine-free, at least at home. Too much caffeine can contribute to kidney stones, not a fun experience. Good luck. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2003 Report Share Posted June 10, 2003 Is she chelating with ALA? ALA's been found beneficial for some with diabetes. S First, I would consider testing for diabetes.<BR> =======================================================<BR> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2003 Report Share Posted June 10, 2003 Have you had any thyroid testing done? Dr. Zimmerman suggests getting thyroid testing done because of possible immature mitochondrial function in autism, and I think he said the thyroid panels help show that. Because in type II diabetes the insulin acts as a key to open the cell membranes to receive glucose, which is processed into ATP, the fuel for most cellular processes. If she has immature mitochondrial process, perhaps that is the root of her problem, not neccessarily diabetes. Or, perhaps it's all related. I only understand enough to be dangerous, so anyone who can understand/explain/comprehend the problem, please do so! Debi > Deb and Dana, > Thanks, > I am going to ask her doctor for another test. She will not let me do a home > blood test. NO WAY. Is afraid of needles. > Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2003 Report Share Posted June 11, 2003 In a message dated 6/10/2003 10:53:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, _Shepard@... writes: << Is she chelating with ALA? ALA's been found beneficial for some with diabetes. S >> Yes she is. And I do notice the hypoglycemia seems to be better during rounds. Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 In a message dated 6/10/2003 1:26:32 AM Eastern Daylight Time, fightingautism@... writes: << I second the diabetes screening. HTH! Debi >> Thanks Debi, My daughters doctor has ordered screening tests, both fasting and 2 hours. Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 In a message dated 6/13/2003 9:13:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time, fightingautism@... writes: > That sounds good, only I would ask for a check at one hr. The reason > I suggest is that my blood sugar spiked to 239 at one hr, was back > closer to normal at 2 hrs, and too low by 3 hrs. Chances are you'll > get a good pic with the 2 hr, but in some cases the 1 hr can reveal > some info, as well. Let me know what happens. > > Debi > Thanks for the info Debi. I will let you know. Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 That sounds good, only I would ask for a check at one hr. The reason I suggest is that my blood sugar spiked to 239 at one hr, was back closer to normal at 2 hrs, and too low by 3 hrs. Chances are you'll get a good pic with the 2 hr, but in some cases the 1 hr can reveal some info, as well. Let me know what happens. Debi > >> > Thanks Debi, > My daughters doctor has ordered screening tests, both fasting and 2 hours. > Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2003 Report Share Posted November 12, 2003 <The door I entered that led me down a path to here was Dr. Atkins.> ----> , the atkins diet led me here as well. Actually, going raw on my animals did it first....but that is a long story. I removed all carbs and went the atkins way back in Feb or so of this year to help with my physical ailments. It took me about 7-8 days to get over feeling miserable....but I am seriously controlled by sugars so I knew this going in. I stuck to the really low carbing way for several months....and even started feeling better which was totally new for me. When my wedding approached in July, I started adding in carbs here and there with stress and my busy schedule...but I was still feeling great. I wasn't eating totally my old ways, but after the honeymoon I think between the more carbs and the stress I finally crashed. I cut back again a bit on the carbs, but still continued to get worse physically. So 3 weeks ago I went back on the induction phase basically of atkins once again. I could barely eat I was so nauseous...that lasted 12 days straight! Everyone said I was pregnant...I did take a test to be sure, and that was negatory. So now I have added some carbs back in...mostly in the form of dairy products and a few non wheat products. I decided to try and get my digestion in order first before lowering the carbs that drastic again. I am starting to supplement with some items like kefir, beet kvass, and yogurt to work on my digestive state.....but trying not to add new things too quickly so I can watch the reactions. I have to be careful though.....when I start feeling bad (back pain, migraines, grumpy, skin rashes, so on), I have trouble staying on track with my diet....and then I start a downward spiral that is hard to get out of. I am working on it, slowly but surely.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 Here is a link (and a good website) for some info on hypoglycemia: http://www.medical-library.net/sites/_hypoglycemia.html I've got hypothyroidism as well. My temperature has been as low as 95 recently. > RE: , 3 meals a day > > No, but I think I may almost be hypoglycemic. I do fit > some of the symptoms... like I used to crave coffee > and sweets, I used to pass out all the time and eating > or drinking juice could normally prevent these > fainting spells. I don't have this problem anymore > since my change of diet. > > *8-) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 > I've got hypothyroidism as well. My temperature has been as low as 95 > recently. That might be too low for coconut oil to fix, but it brings up temp and metabolic rate about 1.5 degrees or more in some people so it will be worth a try. 4 tablespoons daily. Bonus- it kills bowel candida too. Duncan Crow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 My temperature was really below normal too... but we were able to fix that with organ and adrenal support. I am rarely freezing all the time anymore, but maybe because it is summer *8-) --- DJ Tech <candida@...> wrote: > Here is a link (and a good website) for some info on > hypoglycemia: > > http://www.medical-library.net/sites/_hypoglycemia.html > > I've got hypothyroidism as well. My temperature has > been as low as 95 > recently. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 what do u take for this I also have it debbie from pittsburgh & gt; Here is a link (and a good website) for some info on & gt; hypoglycemia: & gt; & gt;http://www.medical-library.net/sites/_hypoglycemia.html & gt; & gt; I've got hypothyroidism as well. My temperature has & gt; been as low as 95 & gt; recently. & gt; Candidiasis stories:http://CureZone.com/forums/f.asp?f=41http://CureZone.com/dis/http://Cure\ Zone.com/diseases/parasites/List Unsubscribe: candidiasis-unsubscribe Post message: candidiasis Group page: candidiasis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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