Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 , I have the attacks too...it is actually the only sign I get that I am dumping besides being tired. Sugar definitely triggers it but there is no ryhme or reason to how much sugar triggers it. I haven't been able to pinpoint what the difference is when I have an attack and when I don't. Karla Hook Dr. Provost (Dallas) 4/7/00 > Hi Everyone. I had another hypoglycemic attack last night. I've > had these from time to time since surgery last April, and have been > trying to figure out what triggers the episode. I was thinking that > not eating enough protein at a snack or meal is what's triggering > the attack. So I'm being more careful about that, and last night I > had some cheese and yogurt, but I ate the yogurt a little too fast > and had a small dump from the sugar, which is normal for me. > However, about an hour later, I started feeling really shaky and > sweaty and ate a granola bar to get my sugar levels back up. It > took some time for the attack to end, and I was REALLY sweaty when > it was over. The strange part is that I still feel bad today. > Shaky, hot and cold at the same time, nauseous. My doctor says that > it's residual from the episode last night, and will take about 24 > hours before I start feeling better. She said this can happen, when > your blood sugar drops very low. I've been instructed to eat high > protein foods slowly today and I should start feeling better by this > afternoon. > > Is this happening to anyone else? What triggers your attacks? What > do you eat to stop the attack? > > Thanks for your help. > > L > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 , I have the attacks too...it is actually the only sign I get that I am dumping besides being tired. Sugar definitely triggers it but there is no ryhme or reason to how much sugar triggers it. I haven't been able to pinpoint what the difference is when I have an attack and when I don't. Karla Hook Dr. Provost (Dallas) 4/7/00 > Hi Everyone. I had another hypoglycemic attack last night. I've > had these from time to time since surgery last April, and have been > trying to figure out what triggers the episode. I was thinking that > not eating enough protein at a snack or meal is what's triggering > the attack. So I'm being more careful about that, and last night I > had some cheese and yogurt, but I ate the yogurt a little too fast > and had a small dump from the sugar, which is normal for me. > However, about an hour later, I started feeling really shaky and > sweaty and ate a granola bar to get my sugar levels back up. It > took some time for the attack to end, and I was REALLY sweaty when > it was over. The strange part is that I still feel bad today. > Shaky, hot and cold at the same time, nauseous. My doctor says that > it's residual from the episode last night, and will take about 24 > hours before I start feeling better. She said this can happen, when > your blood sugar drops very low. I've been instructed to eat high > protein foods slowly today and I should start feeling better by this > afternoon. > > Is this happening to anyone else? What triggers your attacks? What > do you eat to stop the attack? > > Thanks for your help. > > L > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 , The answers to your questions: Yes Sugar or high carbs. Peanut butter and crackers and maybe some OJ. The sugar you are eating causes your body to release large amounts of insulin to take care of the sugar... It gobbles up all the sugar and more..... this causes your sugar to bottom out and stay bottomed out.. If you eat sugars to get it back up you end u in a cycle of bottoming out.... Give yourself a couple of day's to feel better.... And, give yourself a break and lay off the sugar.... No matter how healthy the container of yogurt looks, it aint.... If you want yogurt get sugar free yogurt. You can also get sugar free candy and sugar free cookies, cakes, jelly and most other foods. Randy Hypoglycemia? > Hi Everyone. I had another hypoglycemic attack last night. I've > had these from time to time since surgery last April, and have been > trying to figure out what triggers the episode. I was thinking that > not eating enough protein at a snack or meal is what's triggering > the attack. So I'm being more careful about that, and last night I > had some cheese and yogurt, but I ate the yogurt a little too fast > and had a small dump from the sugar, which is normal for me. > However, about an hour later, I started feeling really shaky and > sweaty and ate a granola bar to get my sugar levels back up. It > took some time for the attack to end, and I was REALLY sweaty when > it was over. The strange part is that I still feel bad today. > Shaky, hot and cold at the same time, nauseous. My doctor says that > it's residual from the episode last night, and will take about 24 > hours before I start feeling better. She said this can happen, when > your blood sugar drops very low. I've been instructed to eat high > protein foods slowly today and I should start feeling better by this > afternoon. > > Is this happening to anyone else? What triggers your attacks? What > do you eat to stop the attack? > > Thanks for your help. > > L > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 , The answers to your questions: Yes Sugar or high carbs. Peanut butter and crackers and maybe some OJ. The sugar you are eating causes your body to release large amounts of insulin to take care of the sugar... It gobbles up all the sugar and more..... this causes your sugar to bottom out and stay bottomed out.. If you eat sugars to get it back up you end u in a cycle of bottoming out.... Give yourself a couple of day's to feel better.... And, give yourself a break and lay off the sugar.... No matter how healthy the container of yogurt looks, it aint.... If you want yogurt get sugar free yogurt. You can also get sugar free candy and sugar free cookies, cakes, jelly and most other foods. Randy Hypoglycemia? > Hi Everyone. I had another hypoglycemic attack last night. I've > had these from time to time since surgery last April, and have been > trying to figure out what triggers the episode. I was thinking that > not eating enough protein at a snack or meal is what's triggering > the attack. So I'm being more careful about that, and last night I > had some cheese and yogurt, but I ate the yogurt a little too fast > and had a small dump from the sugar, which is normal for me. > However, about an hour later, I started feeling really shaky and > sweaty and ate a granola bar to get my sugar levels back up. It > took some time for the attack to end, and I was REALLY sweaty when > it was over. The strange part is that I still feel bad today. > Shaky, hot and cold at the same time, nauseous. My doctor says that > it's residual from the episode last night, and will take about 24 > hours before I start feeling better. She said this can happen, when > your blood sugar drops very low. I've been instructed to eat high > protein foods slowly today and I should start feeling better by this > afternoon. > > Is this happening to anyone else? What triggers your attacks? What > do you eat to stop the attack? > > Thanks for your help. > > L > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 I have been having the same issues. I had my abdominoplasty last week (3/31) and getting back on track after that has been a real struggle for me. About thursday/ friday of last week, I was still not back on my regular eating/vitamin schedule. I had a really bad episode of hypoglycemia on Friday, and it took all weekend for me to start to feel better. Also took me a while to figure out what was going on. Now, I am back on track, eating my small meals with protien, doing the shakes, and taking my vitamins like I am supposed to. I am sleeping well agian, and have color back in my face (I was actually pasty on friday after the hypoglyemic incident, and remained that way until monday or so). Before the abdominoplasty, I found that I had more issues with hypoglycemia the more I let carbs slip into my diet. When I buckled down, and stuck with MOSTLY protien, I did better. I have also read somewhere (not sure if it was here or on the protein group) that cinnamon will help to regulate blood sugar. I think I am going to start throwing a teaspoon of cinnamon in my protein drinks and see if that helps!! Good Luck, feel better soon! > Hi Everyone. I had another hypoglycemic attack last night. I've > had these from time to time since surgery last April, and have been > trying to figure out what triggers the episode. I was thinking that > not eating enough protein at a snack or meal is what's triggering > the attack. So I'm being more careful about that, and last night I > had some cheese and yogurt, but I ate the yogurt a little too fast > and had a small dump from the sugar, which is normal for me. > However, about an hour later, I started feeling really shaky and > sweaty and ate a granola bar to get my sugar levels back up. It > took some time for the attack to end, and I was REALLY sweaty when > it was over. The strange part is that I still feel bad today. > Shaky, hot and cold at the same time, nauseous. My doctor says that > it's residual from the episode last night, and will take about 24 > hours before I start feeling better. She said this can happen, when > your blood sugar drops very low. I've been instructed to eat high > protein foods slowly today and I should start feeling better by this > afternoon. > > Is this happening to anyone else? What triggers your attacks? What > do you eat to stop the attack? > > Thanks for your help. > > L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 I have been having the same issues. I had my abdominoplasty last week (3/31) and getting back on track after that has been a real struggle for me. About thursday/ friday of last week, I was still not back on my regular eating/vitamin schedule. I had a really bad episode of hypoglycemia on Friday, and it took all weekend for me to start to feel better. Also took me a while to figure out what was going on. Now, I am back on track, eating my small meals with protien, doing the shakes, and taking my vitamins like I am supposed to. I am sleeping well agian, and have color back in my face (I was actually pasty on friday after the hypoglyemic incident, and remained that way until monday or so). Before the abdominoplasty, I found that I had more issues with hypoglycemia the more I let carbs slip into my diet. When I buckled down, and stuck with MOSTLY protien, I did better. I have also read somewhere (not sure if it was here or on the protein group) that cinnamon will help to regulate blood sugar. I think I am going to start throwing a teaspoon of cinnamon in my protein drinks and see if that helps!! Good Luck, feel better soon! > Hi Everyone. I had another hypoglycemic attack last night. I've > had these from time to time since surgery last April, and have been > trying to figure out what triggers the episode. I was thinking that > not eating enough protein at a snack or meal is what's triggering > the attack. So I'm being more careful about that, and last night I > had some cheese and yogurt, but I ate the yogurt a little too fast > and had a small dump from the sugar, which is normal for me. > However, about an hour later, I started feeling really shaky and > sweaty and ate a granola bar to get my sugar levels back up. It > took some time for the attack to end, and I was REALLY sweaty when > it was over. The strange part is that I still feel bad today. > Shaky, hot and cold at the same time, nauseous. My doctor says that > it's residual from the episode last night, and will take about 24 > hours before I start feeling better. She said this can happen, when > your blood sugar drops very low. I've been instructed to eat high > protein foods slowly today and I should start feeling better by this > afternoon. > > Is this happening to anyone else? What triggers your attacks? What > do you eat to stop the attack? > > Thanks for your help. > > L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 On Thu, 10 Apr 2003 14:24:50 -0000 " Lake " writes: > Is this happening to anyone else? What triggers your attacks? What > do you eat to stop the attack? > Thanks for your help. > L , I had this problem more before surgery then I do know. What triggers the attack for me is not eating on a regular basis. It makes my blood sugar drop to low. Although protein is good, it is better if you can add a carb with it. It takes a lot longer for protein to convert to sugar then it does carbs. I have found that peanut butter and crackers or cheese and crackers works great. It doesn't usually take more then 6 crackers. Lori Owen - Denton, Texas CHF 4/14/01 479 lbs. SRVG 7/16/01 401 lbs. Current Weight 335 Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 On Thu, 10 Apr 2003 14:24:50 -0000 " Lake " writes: > Is this happening to anyone else? What triggers your attacks? What > do you eat to stop the attack? > Thanks for your help. > L , I had this problem more before surgery then I do know. What triggers the attack for me is not eating on a regular basis. It makes my blood sugar drop to low. Although protein is good, it is better if you can add a carb with it. It takes a lot longer for protein to convert to sugar then it does carbs. I have found that peanut butter and crackers or cheese and crackers works great. It doesn't usually take more then 6 crackers. Lori Owen - Denton, Texas CHF 4/14/01 479 lbs. SRVG 7/16/01 401 lbs. Current Weight 335 Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 Well .......I had this happen about 4 times......then after one of my episodes a kind hearted friend mentioned that it sounded just like a " panic " attack to them. Sure enough after a little talk with my new shrink it appears that they were indeed panic versus sugar!! It was confusing to me because I too could eat something and feel better after a few minutes. I have had hypoglycemia for years so I knew what that was.....but these felt somewhat different!! Please!! I am not saying that this is what is happening to you.....but I was really shocked at this diagnosis....it is just a thought............. P. Hypoglycemia? > Hi Everyone. I had another hypoglycemic attack last night. I've > had these from time to time since surgery last April, and have been > trying to figure out what triggers the episode. I was thinking that > not eating enough protein at a snack or meal is what's triggering > the attack. So I'm being more careful about that, and last night I > had some cheese and yogurt, but I ate the yogurt a little too fast > and had a small dump from the sugar, which is normal for me. > However, about an hour later, I started feeling really shaky and > sweaty and ate a granola bar to get my sugar levels back up. It > took some time for the attack to end, and I was REALLY sweaty when > it was over. The strange part is that I still feel bad today. > Shaky, hot and cold at the same time, nauseous. My doctor says that > it's residual from the episode last night, and will take about 24 > hours before I start feeling better. She said this can happen, when > your blood sugar drops very low. I've been instructed to eat high > protein foods slowly today and I should start feeling better by this > afternoon. > > Is this happening to anyone else? What triggers your attacks? What > do you eat to stop the attack? > > Thanks for your help. > > L > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 Well .......I had this happen about 4 times......then after one of my episodes a kind hearted friend mentioned that it sounded just like a " panic " attack to them. Sure enough after a little talk with my new shrink it appears that they were indeed panic versus sugar!! It was confusing to me because I too could eat something and feel better after a few minutes. I have had hypoglycemia for years so I knew what that was.....but these felt somewhat different!! Please!! I am not saying that this is what is happening to you.....but I was really shocked at this diagnosis....it is just a thought............. P. Hypoglycemia? > Hi Everyone. I had another hypoglycemic attack last night. I've > had these from time to time since surgery last April, and have been > trying to figure out what triggers the episode. I was thinking that > not eating enough protein at a snack or meal is what's triggering > the attack. So I'm being more careful about that, and last night I > had some cheese and yogurt, but I ate the yogurt a little too fast > and had a small dump from the sugar, which is normal for me. > However, about an hour later, I started feeling really shaky and > sweaty and ate a granola bar to get my sugar levels back up. It > took some time for the attack to end, and I was REALLY sweaty when > it was over. The strange part is that I still feel bad today. > Shaky, hot and cold at the same time, nauseous. My doctor says that > it's residual from the episode last night, and will take about 24 > hours before I start feeling better. She said this can happen, when > your blood sugar drops very low. I've been instructed to eat high > protein foods slowly today and I should start feeling better by this > afternoon. > > Is this happening to anyone else? What triggers your attacks? What > do you eat to stop the attack? > > Thanks for your help. > > L > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 Wow , that's really interesting. I never even thought of that. How were you diagnosed for that? Did you feel anxious during the attack? Thanks everyone for your response. It's interesting that just about everyone said to eat PB or cheese with crackers to end the attack. I talked to my husband about it last night and he said the exact same thing. I'll give that a try next time. L 352/171/150 Open RNY 4/5/02 > Well .......I had this happen about 4 times......then after one of > my episodes a kind hearted friend mentioned that it sounded just like a > " panic " attack to them. Sure enough after a little talk with my new shrink > it appears that they were indeed panic versus sugar!! It was confusing to > me because I too could eat something and feel better after a few minutes. I > have had hypoglycemia for years so I knew what that was.....but these felt > somewhat different!! Please!! I am not saying that this is what is > happening to you.....but I was really shocked at this diagnosis....it is > just a thought............. P. > Hypoglycemia? > > > > Hi Everyone. I had another hypoglycemic attack last night. I've > > had these from time to time since surgery last April, and have been > > trying to figure out what triggers the episode. I was thinking that > > not eating enough protein at a snack or meal is what's triggering > > the attack. So I'm being more careful about that, and last night I > > had some cheese and yogurt, but I ate the yogurt a little too fast > > and had a small dump from the sugar, which is normal for me. > > However, about an hour later, I started feeling really shaky and > > sweaty and ate a granola bar to get my sugar levels back up. It > > took some time for the attack to end, and I was REALLY sweaty when > > it was over. The strange part is that I still feel bad today. > > Shaky, hot and cold at the same time, nauseous. My doctor says that > > it's residual from the episode last night, and will take about 24 > > hours before I start feeling better. She said this can happen, when > > your blood sugar drops very low. I've been instructed to eat high > > protein foods slowly today and I should start feeling better by this > > afternoon. > > > > Is this happening to anyone else? What triggers your attacks? What > > do you eat to stop the attack? > > > > Thanks for your help. > > > > L > > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 Wow , that's really interesting. I never even thought of that. How were you diagnosed for that? Did you feel anxious during the attack? Thanks everyone for your response. It's interesting that just about everyone said to eat PB or cheese with crackers to end the attack. I talked to my husband about it last night and he said the exact same thing. I'll give that a try next time. L 352/171/150 Open RNY 4/5/02 > Well .......I had this happen about 4 times......then after one of > my episodes a kind hearted friend mentioned that it sounded just like a > " panic " attack to them. Sure enough after a little talk with my new shrink > it appears that they were indeed panic versus sugar!! It was confusing to > me because I too could eat something and feel better after a few minutes. I > have had hypoglycemia for years so I knew what that was.....but these felt > somewhat different!! Please!! I am not saying that this is what is > happening to you.....but I was really shocked at this diagnosis....it is > just a thought............. P. > Hypoglycemia? > > > > Hi Everyone. I had another hypoglycemic attack last night. I've > > had these from time to time since surgery last April, and have been > > trying to figure out what triggers the episode. I was thinking that > > not eating enough protein at a snack or meal is what's triggering > > the attack. So I'm being more careful about that, and last night I > > had some cheese and yogurt, but I ate the yogurt a little too fast > > and had a small dump from the sugar, which is normal for me. > > However, about an hour later, I started feeling really shaky and > > sweaty and ate a granola bar to get my sugar levels back up. It > > took some time for the attack to end, and I was REALLY sweaty when > > it was over. The strange part is that I still feel bad today. > > Shaky, hot and cold at the same time, nauseous. My doctor says that > > it's residual from the episode last night, and will take about 24 > > hours before I start feeling better. She said this can happen, when > > your blood sugar drops very low. I've been instructed to eat high > > protein foods slowly today and I should start feeling better by this > > afternoon. > > > > Is this happening to anyone else? What triggers your attacks? What > > do you eat to stop the attack? > > > > Thanks for your help. > > > > L > > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 I had a few hypoglycemic episodes in the past few months. I can get over these episodes pretty quickly by consuming 2-3 peanut butter crackers... Works like a charm for me. Hugs, from GA open RNY 12/12/00 Revision 04/18/01 Revision 02/07/02 St wt.... 392 Cw.......187 Wt loss..-205 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 I had a few hypoglycemic episodes in the past few months. I can get over these episodes pretty quickly by consuming 2-3 peanut butter crackers... Works like a charm for me. Hugs, from GA open RNY 12/12/00 Revision 04/18/01 Revision 02/07/02 St wt.... 392 Cw.......187 Wt loss..-205 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 For me a panic attack is very different from a Hypoglycemic episode. Everyone is different... Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 For me a panic attack is very different from a Hypoglycemic episode. Everyone is different... Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 Just in case .... Here's an excellent explanation on the web of Hypoglycemia. I have reactive hypoglycemia myself. http://www.fred.net/slowup/hcauses.txt http://www.eradain.com/apoplexy Re: Re: Hypoglycemia? For me a panic attack is very different from a Hypoglycemic episode. Everyone is different... Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 Just in case .... Here's an excellent explanation on the web of Hypoglycemia. I have reactive hypoglycemia myself. http://www.fred.net/slowup/hcauses.txt http://www.eradain.com/apoplexy Re: Re: Hypoglycemia? For me a panic attack is very different from a Hypoglycemic episode. Everyone is different... Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 Hi , I have this same problem with my blood sugar. The attacks are horrible!! I have been able to manage them better by following a diabetic type diet and you have to eat three times a day whether your hungry or not. I had to totally reprogram my thinking after years of telling myself eating is bad. If I eat a carb I always eat a protein with it. If I eat sweets of any sort I expect to have one of these episodes. My doctor explained to me that when I eat carbs or sugar my blood sugar spikes then crashes but if I eat a protein with the carbs it will keep my blood sugar from spiking and level it out until it is time to eat again. I have had these episodes a lot, sometimes daily for weeks. I finally took to carrying around with me Glucose wafers that can be purchased at any pharmacy or grocery store. They are a life saver when you start to have one of these episodes in public. They raise your blood sugar enough to stabilize and allow time to get some protein and they work quickly! Low blood sugar can be very dangerous my episodes come on fast and before you relies what is happening your feeling like your going to pass out and really that is exactly what can happen. This can be a real drag if you're driving at the time. I hope this helps! Let me know how it is going for you from time to time. ie ie Grunberg American Red Cross Pacific Northwest Regional Blood Services Equipment Management Services * Phone 503 528-5495 Fax: * Email: grunbergs@... For information or to make an appointment to donate Blood call: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 Hi , I have this same problem with my blood sugar. The attacks are horrible!! I have been able to manage them better by following a diabetic type diet and you have to eat three times a day whether your hungry or not. I had to totally reprogram my thinking after years of telling myself eating is bad. If I eat a carb I always eat a protein with it. If I eat sweets of any sort I expect to have one of these episodes. My doctor explained to me that when I eat carbs or sugar my blood sugar spikes then crashes but if I eat a protein with the carbs it will keep my blood sugar from spiking and level it out until it is time to eat again. I have had these episodes a lot, sometimes daily for weeks. I finally took to carrying around with me Glucose wafers that can be purchased at any pharmacy or grocery store. They are a life saver when you start to have one of these episodes in public. They raise your blood sugar enough to stabilize and allow time to get some protein and they work quickly! Low blood sugar can be very dangerous my episodes come on fast and before you relies what is happening your feeling like your going to pass out and really that is exactly what can happen. This can be a real drag if you're driving at the time. I hope this helps! Let me know how it is going for you from time to time. ie ie Grunberg American Red Cross Pacific Northwest Regional Blood Services Equipment Management Services * Phone 503 528-5495 Fax: * Email: grunbergs@... For information or to make an appointment to donate Blood call: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 In a message dated 4/11/2003 6:18:00 PM Central Daylight Time, grunbergs@... writes: > I have this same problem with my blood sugar. The attacks are horrible!! I > have been able to manage them better by following a diabetic type diet and > you have to eat three times a day whether your hungry or not. ----------------------------------- I was told to eat SEVERAL (more than 3) SMALL meals a day. This helps a lot. It's interesting. Prior to my RNY, the dietician's handout said for the rest of my life I will be eating 4 oz, 6 times a day. I never had any reactive hypoglycemia. Then the docs went off to an annual meeting of WLS surgeons and when they came back the 6x a day small meals was out the door and they were saying: listen to your body, eat when you're hungry and stop when you're satisfied. That doesn't work for me. My body is always saying " hungry " and NEVER says " satisfied. " If I don't set limits myself, I will eat till I'm sick, it seems. And if I eat too much of ANYthing, not just carbs, I MAY get an attack. Or not. Doesn't seem to be much rhyme or reason to it. Carol A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 In a message dated 4/11/2003 6:18:00 PM Central Daylight Time, grunbergs@... writes: > I have this same problem with my blood sugar. The attacks are horrible!! I > have been able to manage them better by following a diabetic type diet and > you have to eat three times a day whether your hungry or not. ----------------------------------- I was told to eat SEVERAL (more than 3) SMALL meals a day. This helps a lot. It's interesting. Prior to my RNY, the dietician's handout said for the rest of my life I will be eating 4 oz, 6 times a day. I never had any reactive hypoglycemia. Then the docs went off to an annual meeting of WLS surgeons and when they came back the 6x a day small meals was out the door and they were saying: listen to your body, eat when you're hungry and stop when you're satisfied. That doesn't work for me. My body is always saying " hungry " and NEVER says " satisfied. " If I don't set limits myself, I will eat till I'm sick, it seems. And if I eat too much of ANYthing, not just carbs, I MAY get an attack. Or not. Doesn't seem to be much rhyme or reason to it. Carol A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 I have been experiencing a feeling of hypoglycemia after I eat since starting SCD. This often happens some time aftre breakfast, today I'm experiencing it after eating the chicken soup. As I don't tolerate carbohydrate well (yet!) my breakfast is usually pretty high in protein, two-three eggs are always included. Is this something that might be SCD-related? I usually don't drink anything sweet, and since starting SCD I've had orange juice (to follow the instructions for orange juice and prune for C), so that might be it. But I'm wondering if this might have anything to do with the intestinal microbial flora or something along those lines?? Any thoughts or experiences would be welcome! Lilian -a few weeks into SCD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 I don't know the answer, but I have had similar experiences, sometimes feeling fatigue or even a little dizzy after eating. One time I happened to have a blood sugar test about 1-1/2 hours after a breakfast of a vegetable/egg omelet and almond bread (made with a little honey and some orange in it) -- my sugar was 79 which seems low for after a meal. Debbie T (UC 29 years, SCD 10/06, Lialda) > > I have been experiencing a feeling of hypoglycemia after I eat since starting SCD. This often happens some time aftre breakfast, today I'm experiencing it after eating the chicken soup. As I don't tolerate carbohydrate well (yet!) my breakfast is usually pretty high in protein, two-three eggs are always included. Is this something that might be SCD-related? I usually don't drink anything sweet, and since starting SCD I've had orange juice (to follow the instructions for orange juice and prune for C), so that might be it. But I'm wondering if this might have anything to do with the intestinal microbial flora or something along those lines?? Any thoughts or experiences would be welcome! > Lilian > -a few weeks into SCD > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 I was the opposite. SCD has mostly cured my hypoglycemia. Misty Kimble CD - no meds SCD - 22 months > > I have been experiencing a feeling of hypoglycemia after I eat since starting SCD. This often happens some time aftre breakfast, today I'm experiencing it after eating the chicken soup. As I don't tolerate carbohydrate well (yet!) my breakfast is usually pretty high in protein, two-three eggs are always included. Is this something that might be SCD-related? I usually don't drink anything sweet, and since starting SCD I've had orange juice (to follow the instructions for orange juice and prune for C), so that might be it. But I'm wondering if this might have anything to do with the intestinal microbial flora or something along those lines?? Any thoughts or experiences would be welcome! > Lilian > -a few weeks into SCD > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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