Does anyone know if there is medication for non diabetic hypoglycemia?

Question

Would like to know if there are medications for non diabetic hypoglycemia or does one have to just change their diet.

Answer 1

Diazoxide, or sometimes steroids can be used, since they raise bs so much.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

All the advice so far seems reasonable, but your question was whether medication could ever be needed. the answer is YES, but seldom.

There are a number of metabolic diseases which affect newborns or children which cause low blood glucose by interfering with metabolic pathways. You would have known about these as a child however, because they cause progressive illness.

As an adult, there are a few conditions which can cause an excess of insulin and need treatment- one is a type of tumor which secretes insulin (an "insulinoma")- this tumor is rare, and it usually causes profound hypoglycemia- the kind that lands you in a hospital on intravenous infusion. Diazoxide is used to antagonize very high levels of insulin from these.

Liver disease (advanced) and propranolol sometimes cause symptomatic hypoglycemia.

Many plant species can also, if ingested, cause hypoglycemia, including ackee fruit, ginseng, fenugreek, and bitter melon. These make you WAY ill if you ingest enough to become hyoglycemic, however.

Do any of these apply to you? If youre not sick, then your low blood sugar is likely the result of not eating enough. But if you feel sick, or if any of the above apply, talk to a doctor.

Answer 5

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While I did recently read an article that stated gastric lap band or gastric bypass MAY be a potential cure, more research is needed and even if this one day is a cure, it would only be effective on type 2s who are obese since neither of those procedures are performed on people who are of normal weight or body mass. Stem cell transplants are still highly controversial and most likely, have a long way to go before it is approved as a diabetes cure by the FDA. Since the vast majority of diabetics are type 2 (roughly 90%), those of us who are type 1 seem to get lost in the shuffle. EMT type 1 for more years than I care to remember, use a pump. Let me add that when I mean diabetes can be controlled and managed without medication but with diet, exercise and weight control, I'm referring to type 2. This is not an option for type 1s, who must take insulin, either by injections or a pump, to survive.

Answer 6

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Does anyone know if there is medication for non diabetic hypoglycemia?
Would like to know if there are medications for non diabetic hypoglycemia or does one have to just change their diet.

Answer 7

Everyone at some point has hypoglycemia. There are no meds for this, the only thing is to eat, preferably both short acting sugar and some carbohydrates. You can adjust your diet to include at least 5 small meals per day with a mix of the above. You may want to consult the ADA diet guide.

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Answer 9

Non diabetic hypoglycemia is really just when your blood sugar gets too low. A simple change in diet is really all you need. Think that is too hard?? Keep some hard candies on you at all times, and when you feel a little faint, pop one and keep going.

Answer 10

diabetic or not the treatment for hypoglycemia is eating, if its really low say below 40, eat carbs then protein. if it's moderately low say between 60-80 just protein. carbs raises it quick, protein keeps it up longer.

Answer 11

Hypoglycemia (Non-Diabetic)


What is the Definition of Hypoglycemia (Non-Diabetic)?
Description of Hypoglycemia (Non-Diabetic)
Causes of Hypoglycemia (Non-Diabetic)
Symptoms of Hypoglycemia (Non-Diabetic)
Diagnosis of Hypoglycemia (Non-Diabetic)
Treatment for Hypoglycemia (Non-Diabetic)
What Questions to ask Your Doctor About Hypoglycemia (Non-Diabetic)?

What is the Definition of Hypoglycemia (Non-Diabetic)?

Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is a rare ailment generally found in those who have diabetes, pancreatic tumors, adrenal or pituitary gland failure, liver disease, or who have had stomach surgery.


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Description of Hypoglycemia (Non-Diabetic)

Blood sugar (glucose) comes mostly from simple and complex carbohydrates and proteins. The blood carries the glucose to be used as fuel to your brain, organs, muscles and other tissues. The excess is then stored in the liver.

Blood sugar levels are usually in 70-80 mg/100 cc of blood before eating, and 120 to 140 in the first hour after a meal. The high level prompts the pancreas to secrete insulin that enables the blood sugar to be used as energy. Three to four hours after eating, the insulin will cause the blood sugar levels to drop below the original levels. The adrenal gland takes this as a cue to release adrenaline that inhibits a further drop.


When hormonal responses are disrupted, blood sugar levels drop and the above-named symptoms may be experienced.

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Causes of Hypoglycemia (Non-Diabetic)

Hypoglycemia can be caused by endocrine, renal, or liver disorders, or certain medications in diabetics. It also can be caused by excess production of insulin by the body and occurs sometimes after eating, stomach surgery, alcohol use, and certain medications.


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Symptoms of Hypoglycemia (Non-Diabetic)

The symptoms most people associate with hypoglycemia are likely to be the body's hormonal reaction to prevent hypoglycemia from occurring. These symptoms can include mood swings, fatigue, irritability, anxiety, headaches, palpitations, sugar cravings, inability to concentrate and others.
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Diagnosis of Hypoglycemia (Non-Diabetic)

Your physician will take a complete medical history and do a physical exam. Blood tests will most likely be necessary to try to determine the specific cause of the hypoglycemia.


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Treatment for Hypoglycemia (Non-Diabetic)

Discuss your situation with your physician. Acute or severe episodes of hypoglycemia, with epinephrine-like or CNS (central nervous system) symptoms, may be relieved by ingestion of oral glucose or sucrose. In an attack characterized primarily by CNS symptoms (suggesting that the corrective action of epinephrine is inoperative), glucose should be given promptly.

Treatment of hypoglycemia following meals, on the other hand, is often complex. "Functional" hypoglycemia may occasionally be treated successfully by relieving emotional stress.


The single most useful treatment regimen for all three reactive hypoglycemias that follow meals is a diet high in protein and restricted in carbohydrate. Not all patients will be completely relieved on this regimen, but many will have improvement in their attacks.


Before a patient receives definitive treatment for hypoglycemia (excluding emergency treatment), all of the following should be present:

1. A documented occurrence of low blood glucose level

2. Symptoms shown to occur when the blood glucose is low

3. Demonstration that the symptoms are relieved specifically by the ingestion of sugar or other food

4. Identification of the particular type of hypoglycemia that is causing the symptoms



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What Questions to ask Your Doctor About Hypoglycemia (Non-Diabetic)?

Can you provide information on protein or carbohydrate content of foods?
Is there a way to test blood sugar level at home?

Is this problem likely to be long-term or transient?

Should a Medical Alert bracelet be worn?