The common type of hypoglycemia is the functional low blood sugar. Dr. Seale Harris first recognized hypoglycemia in diabetics in 1923. Two important causes are behind the fact.1. Refined carbohydrates (sugar and white flour) caffeine and other stimulants relating to excessive stimulation of pancreatic insulin production.2. After taking food, failure of pancreas to reduce insulin production, raising blood sugar level.The nervous system is very sensitive to change in blood sugar. It is appeared that hypoglycemia possesses some specific common symptoms,...
11/30/2013
We at least once in our lives have seen those commercials or read those ads about people with diabetes and how they need to eat certain foods or take certain medicine so that they do not have low or high blood sugar problems. Well, there are some people with and without diabetes that may have something else called Hypoglycemia that causes low blood sugar problems as well. It is important to know what this is and what foods are best to eat with this medical condition so that more problems do not occur. This may also be important for family members...
Pregnancy is a very delicate situation. Extra precaution is very much needed in order for you and your baby to be safe. Pregnancy is the time when you are free to eat anything you want. Especially when your hormone is raging, and a sight of pastries triggers you to just take a bite. Go ahead, you're pregnant anyway, and the freedom is just yours. But wait, there are some things you have to consider; you might be diagnosed diabetic or hypoglycemic.It's a double torture when you're pregnant and be warned to avoid certain food such as high with glucose....
11/29/2013
Hypoglycemia is a blood sugar disorder, prevalent among toy breed dogs like Chihuahuas. Mostly young pups suffer from this disease of extremely low sugar levels in their blood. As a result of which the pup's brain becomes devoid of essential nutrients. The effects of the above syndrome can be fatal. In some cases low blood sugar can also cause coma in puppies.Even healthy Chihuahua pups can develop this problem. Absence of fat stores in their body, which they could have used for energy, might cause hypoglycemia. Inadequate sugar produced by the...
If you or someone you care about has diabetes, it's critical that both of you know about these levels of hypoglycemia, what the symptoms are and most importantly, how to prevent hypoglycemia.There are three levels of hypoglycemia - all of which are determined by your blood glucose levels.Mild HypoglycemiaBlood Glucose Level at or around 75 mg/dlThis level is easily self treated. If you have mild hypoglycemia, you won't be forced to change your routine at all. Most people don't even realize they have mild hypoglycemia. They generally find out only...
Low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) is a common occurrence in patients who have diabetes. Hypoglycemia occurs when the blood glucose level drops too low to provide energy for the body and the brain. Hypoglycemia mainly occurs as a complication of insulin therapy, however some of the pills that are used in the treatment of diabetes may also cause hypoglycemia.Commonest reason for development of hypoglycemia is a combination of excessive use of insulin and irregular diet. Often the diabetic person may be injecting insulin but not eating enough or in...
11/28/2013
It is essential to get treatment for hypoglycemia, which is characterized by the decrease of blood sugar levels also known as glucose, below normal range. The normal blood Glucose Levels in people who do not have diabetes: upon waking is 70 to 99 mg/dL and after meals is 70 to 140 mg/dL.For those that have diabetes, the normal range before meals is 70 to 130mg/dl and 1 to 2 hours after the start of a meal below 180 mg/dL. The American Diabetes Association is a great resource for more information.Hypoglycemia is most prevalent in people with diabetes....
Hypoglycemia is nowadays more common problem for many people in western countries than never before. This is in the result of having a dramatic increase of diabetes patients in the population. Treating hypoglycemia immediately after the first signs of symptoms appear is extremely important to avoid anything more serious from happening. At this article you will find out what are the warning signs and what should you do when you notice them.Some of the first signs of hypoglycemia are usually headaches, weakness, dizziness, nervousness and sweating....
Hypoglycemia is a condition involving a low blood sugar level. It usually affects adults and children over 10 years of age. Symptoms include feeling tired, fatigued, anxious, hungry, light-headed, sometimes with excessive perspiration and/or dizziness.Most cases of hypoglycemia happen with diabetics. A reaction might not be serious and eating carbohydrate rich food or drinking sugar can usually take care of it. However, these potential symptoms should not be ignored, because if it is ignored, it may cause a person to lose consciousness.Hypoglycemia...
11/27/2013
Fatigue in people with hypoglycemia is a direct result of the body's continual rollercoaster ride of the ups and downs of blood sugar levels. Stop hypoglycemia and you stop fatigue.Not everyone who experiences chronic fatigue is hypoglycemic. However, fatigue is a very big part of everyday life for hypoglycemics. Unfortunately, in most cases, sufferers eat the wrong food or take drinks containing caffeine to reduce symptoms. This only makes the problem worse.The best way to treat hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) and the accompanying fatigue...
If you are with candida and tend to have sugar cravings and experience anxiety which is probably caused by low blood sugar, you might want to check if you suffer from hypoglycemia as a result of the candida. Because from there, you also want to know if you need to make some kind of adjustments to you anti-candida diet so it can help with the hypoglycemia.Dr. George Samra describes the four most important symptoms in his book THE HYPOGLYCEMIC CONNECTION II. They are: 1) Depression or moodiness, 2) tiredness, 3) memory impairment or poor concentration,...
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) usually occurs most of the time while fasting or when a person has interrupted his or her regular eating schedule. Ideally, a person should eat regularly enough that the blood sugar levels have very little fluctuation all day long. However, reactive hypoglycemia is low blood sugar that occurs usually one to two hours after eating a meal. Often, the cause of reactive hypoglycemia isn't clear.It would appear that some people may be overly sensitive to normal release of the hormone epinephrine, which causes many of the...
11/26/2013
Diabetics must manage their blood glucose levels through medication, diet, exercise, and daily monitoring. Failure to do so can result in wildly fluctuating blood sugars that can lead to either diabetic hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). Both of these conditions are dangerous for the diabetic and can lead to other medical complications.The following list compares the many symptoms and complications these two conditions can cause.1. The on set of hypoglycemia is rapid while the onset of hyperglycemia is gradual and...
Hypoglycemia is a diabetic condition induced as a result of low blood sugar level in human body. Prolonged fasting, less carbohydrate concentration in food intake are some of the main causes behind hypoglycemia. This silent killer is unpredictable and can happen at any time even during our sleeping hours. If not seriously taken and untreated, hypoglycemia may lead to death of patient. Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia vary depending upon the diabetic condition of patient. Some diabetic patients feel shakiness, weakness and dizziness due to hypoglycemia....
Often people who have reactive hypoglycemia aren't even aware of it. They notice that "something" is wrong, but might not be able to get a diagnosis, if they go to a doctor about it at all. Hypoglycemia is difficult to prove, unless your blood sugar can be tested at the time you have symptoms, which is difficult if you don't have a meter around. Unless you or someone in your family is diabetic, you probably DON'T have a meter around. So how do you know if you're hypoglycemic?Here are some symptoms:-acute hunger, possibly even a painfully empty...
11/25/2013
If you have been diagnosed with hypoglycemia and you are looking for ways to get rid of this in your life, it is important that you understand and know everything about the condition. Of course, the best treatment for hypoglycemia and any other diseases is prevention, so take time to know the causes and the triggers of such condition.Changing your DietDiet plays a big role in the treatment of hypoglycemia. As hypoglycemia happens when you have low blood sugar, you have to be aware and you have to monitor your blood sugar levels. Of course, if you...
Hypoglycemia will affect type 2 diabetics just as much as it can affect anyone in the general population. Hypoglycemia is when your blood sugar drops too low, and you start to experience low blood sugar symptoms likeท headacheท dizzinessท blurred visionท paleness, and possible trembling, or shakingท drowsinessท sweatingท extreme hungerท possible temper changesท a feeling of pins and needles around the mouthThese low blood sugar symptoms can be experienced by diabetics who are taking insulin or tablet medication, but shouldn't happen to people being...
If you crave sweets, chocolates and starchy foods then you are probably hypoglycemic or at least in the early stages of hypoglycemia. You will need to look to your diet as hypoglycemia is caused by low blood sugar.Even though you may be suffering from at least one of the following - poor concentration, a foggy mind, insomnia and perhaps some kind of depression. Could it be just in the mind and likely to pass, as many doctors might tell you?Rather than doing nothing and hoping, it is better to keep an open mind. Ask yourself why you have cravings...
11/24/2013
Diabetes is a condition in which too much sugar is in the blood. This means that your blood sugar level is too high. But what happens when the blood sugar level drops too low? This is a condition known as hypoglycemia, and diabetics, who have blood sugar that is too high, are at risk for it.In diabetics, the blood sugar level can drop too low as a result of having too much insulin. This usually happens to diabetics who are insulin dependent, but can also happen to those who are not insulin dependent.Symptoms of hypoglycemia include shakiness, sweating,...
Hypoglycemics, when out and about, often find it difficult to eat a meal that will keep the blood sugars in balance.Just remember when you are 'starving' or running late for lunch, a quick visit to a fast food outlet can easily offer a 1000 calorie punch from the refined carbohydrates and salad dressing.You might not have a choice but to grab a fast food. Think while you order and choose the least damaging food. Watch portion size. For example a Taco Bell taco with salsa contains 52gsms of fat and 850 calories and a Taco Supreme with very similar...
A lot of people underestimate the effects of hypoglycemia.For many, hypoglycemia is simply a common symptom suffered by diabetics when their blood sugar level is too low. Since it's easy to prevent and cure however, many people are unmindful of the consequences when they fail to give themselves proper medication or treatment.And that, unfortunately, is when they're badly mistaken.Hypoglycemia is, yes, a common condition, especially with diabetics. But it's still a fatal condition, and it can lead to irreparable brain damage.How Hypoglycemia Can...
11/23/2013
When people think of diabetes, they think of extremely high blood glucose levels. People who have diabetes have to constantly regulate these levels because too high of blood sugar levels can be fateful. Some people do everything they can to control the blood glucose levels but still have complications. One of these complications is hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia is actually the opposite of diabetes. That is, hypoglycemia refers to a condition that results in low blood sugar. The severity and symptoms can vary from person...
Nutrition and SupplementationNaturopaths target diet and supplements to treat hypoglycemia. Although each patient needs an individualized treatment plan, there are some basic "dos and don'ts" that pertain to all hypoglycemics.Eat adequate amounts of protein, either from anirnal sources such as fish, eggs, lean meats or vegetable sources, such as nuts, seeds, legumes, and soy products. Avoid all refined grains, choosing only complex carbohydrates. Fiber slows down the absorption of glucose, which allows for a more gradual release of insulin; eat...
Teenagers go through a difficult emotional period and yet there might be a deeper underlying reason of extremes in their low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).Parents of teenagers know that this time in their lives can be awkward. They are starting to battle with hormones, face decisions about their lives that have to be taken seriously, and start thinking about things like driving and working. Parents also know that this can be an unpleasant time in their household, as their teenager goes through these changes and more likely than not can be temperamental...
11/22/2013
Hypoglycemia symptoms are not at all clear-cut but they can be at the root cause of distressed relationships.Many people may suffer from one or more hypoglycemia symptoms without realizing it. Often these symptoms are general and can be indicative of other medical conditions, so they are often ignored. Other times, they are treated as individual symptoms: a headache with ibuprofen, fatigue with a cup of coffee, or feelings of anxiety or stress with an alcoholic beverage.Affect your relationshipsBut recognizing a combination of these symptoms can...
Hypoglycemia is a temporary condition caused by unusually low blood sugar levels. Blood sugar, which is also called blood glucose, helps provide the body with energy. Glucose comes from food and is stored by the body for use between meals. It is necessary for the body to function. Hypoglycemia is most common in people with diabetes, who cannot store and use glucose efficiently. As a result, it can drop to dangerously low levels between meals or due to medication use. The body begins to suffer from reduced functioning as an effect of the lack of...
Like many toy breeds, Yorkies are prone to hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia is a condition in which the body cannot regulate blood glucose, and the blood sugar concentration in the body is too low. In dogs, a normal blood sugar level is 70 - 150 mg/dL, and hypoglycemia is considered anything under 50 mg/dL.The main concern with Yorkie puppies is Transient Juvenile Hypoglycemia. Transient juvenile hypoglycemia is due to a lack of adequate nutrition and proper intake of glucose (sugar). In essence, this type of hypoglycemia is a result of fasting.Causes:Fasting...
11/21/2013
You'll never get a control on hypoglycemia symptoms unless you start some form of exercise.There is a difference between subscribing to a fitness program and doing self-designed fitness methods. For one, these fitness programs are based on reliable scientific and medical principles. They have been designed by experts from the medical and fitness industry to give real results to those who undergo the said program. Although fitness programs oftentimes require sheer dedication and discipline from those people who subscribe to it, thus making these...
Let's talk about hypoglycemia first.The laymen's term for this condition is perhaps more familiar to your ears: low blood sugar. Hypoglycemia takes place when the blood sugar level of your body is depleted and becomes insufficient for providing energy. Are you familiar with the term "sugar rush"? That's what you get when you eat too much sugar and become hyperactive. Hypoglycemia however leads to the exact opposite.Let's talk about alcoholism next.Alcoholism is an addiction. When left unmanaged and untreated, it can lead to various medical complications...
Reactive hypoglycemia is typically referred to as "low blood sugar." Reactive hypoglycemia frequently occurs in diabetics, but it can also occur in those who do not have diabetes.How Does Low Blood Sugar Happen?A person's blood sugar usually drops when they're fasting. Their body doesn't have enough food or fuel to keep them going and so their blood sugar drops. However, there are some people who experience low blood sugar several hours after each meal. This is considered reactive hypoglycemia.Some scientists and health experts believe reactive...
11/20/2013
This is the question arising from many persons. Certainly you have the natural treatment for hypoglycemia which is too simple to follow with zero cost. For diabetes nowadays there are many ways to successfully control blood sugar. Sometimes when the diabetics are vigorously striving to treat diabetes, there is the risk of hypoglycemia which is the case of sporadic low blood sugar occurring especially with type 1diabetics. This is due to a sudden down fall of blood sugar to a too lower level. A diabetic anytime feeling drunk without even drinking...
Perhaps you have read about hypoglycemia and now recognize that you may have been experiencing the symptoms of low blood sugar. So what might the next step be? You would probably derive a great deal of benefit by making an appointment to see a nutritionist or naturopath who has experience in this field (ask them first). In the meantime, however, you could try the following ten ideas.1. Keep a record of everything you eat for a week. In one column, list everything you eat or drink, and at what time. In the second column, note any symptoms you experience,...
Hypoglycemia is a medical term for blood sugars that are running too low, which means below 70 mg. When this happens, a person may feel:1. Weak2. Confused3. Sweaty4. Very hungry5. Have trouble speaking or making sense6. Have feelings of panic or anxiety7. Anger and agitationNormalized blood sugars are usually between 70 mg and up to no more than 130. So a reading below 70 mg is considered as hypoglycemia. Some diabetic people may feel low at a higher number since they are used to running on extremely high blood sugars, and then going down to normal...
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