Guest guest Posted November 26, 2002 Report Share Posted November 26, 2002 In a message dated 11/25/2002 7:31:58 PM Pacific Standard Time, 71160@... writes: > Regina, > Sugar is ABSOLUTELY! the WORST thing you can have when you are > hypoglycemic. > I know that sugar is the enemy of hypoglycemia - but in the middle of an episode, it is really the only that works with enough speed to get it under control. I'm not talking about feeling bad or queasy, I'm talking turning white, sweating, shaking, clammy hands, followed quickly by dizziness, disorientation and the loss of ability to think or speak clearly. Usually, following the frequent, small, high protein meals prevents an episode. Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2002 Report Share Posted November 26, 2002 >I know there are many, many of us who have (or are still) or are just starting to suffer with this. Whether it IS or is called late dumping (may or may not be the same thing) or whether it's a blood sugar plummet off a cliff, I've had 'em, and I call it misery. Would those who know a little about it please chime in? My own attacks go like so:...... >>>>> every type doc [surgeon, internist, endo, gp, np] has told me complex carbs - like wheat crackers and cheese. when I start the hand shaking thing I know its low blood sugar vs. dumping. with dumping I have that overall yuck feeling, could pass out maybe, but no hand shaking. I learned the difference over the years. also the l.b.s. can happen anytime but typically 2hr. after a meal for me - usually an all protein meal. of course with the dumping its usually carbs, no protein. > > sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2002 Report Share Posted November 26, 2002 > And my point was: > it seems to hit darned near all of us. > > My estimate is round about year 2. my low blood sugar episodes began at month 9 and continued monthly for nearly a year. they were tied to my hormonal changes as I was experiencing low blood sugar attacks just during my pms week. then the pattern seemed to change after that year, of course I added carbs to my meals because it was happening on just protein meals - I'd crash a few hours later. now they hit whenever they want but not nearly as often. it took a long time to figure out the difference between a sugar dump [obvious and immediate] a carb dump [happens a couple hours after eating] and low blood sugar [hands shake]. sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2002 Report Share Posted November 26, 2002 > Hubby suggested that maybe the piece of PB&J toast I'm having during the day is the " cause. " Come on now...give me a break! Aren't we supposed to have " some " solid food?? >> -------------------------------- pb toast is so yummy going down but about 2hr. later the carb dump is brutal - I have had it wake me from a sound sleep its so bad! eat the pb on wheat crackers or alone. sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2002 Report Share Posted November 26, 2002 I was attacked in the grocery store, managed to stumble over to the pharmacy, interrupt the man while he was talking to someone else--I knew I was going down. I ate the glucose tablets (not bad, but not good), but I could not open them or pay for them until I stabilized. Miserable. Peanut butter on cracker or finger woulda been better, but not only could I not have figured out where it was, I doubt I coulda gotten it open, or explained why I was eating THEIR PB in their store without paying. Thanks, Vitalady T www.vitalady.com If you are interested in PayPal, please click here: https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com Re: Reactive Hypoglycemia > In a message dated 11/25/2002 7:31:58 PM Pacific Standard Time, > 71160@... writes: > > > Regina, > > Sugar is ABSOLUTELY! the WORST thing you can have when you are > > hypoglycemic. > > > I know that sugar is the enemy of hypoglycemia - but in the middle of an > episode, it is really the only that works with enough speed to get it under > control. I'm not talking about feeling bad or queasy, I'm talking turning > white, sweating, shaking, clammy hands, followed quickly by dizziness, > disorientation and the loss of ability to think or speak clearly. > > Usually, following the frequent, small, high protein meals prevents an > episode. > > Kate > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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