HELP I am so afraid t eat, i have hypoglclemia and after i eat i feel so sick , my blood sugar drops so quick!

Answer 1

Hypoglycemia is the clinical syndrome that results from low blood sugar. The symptoms of hypoglycemia can vary from person to person, as can the severity. Classically, hypoglycemia is diagnosed by a low blood sugar with symptoms that resolve when the sugar level returns to the normal range.

The body needs fuel to work. One of its major fuel sources is sugars, which the body gets from what is consumed as either simple sugar or complex carbohydrates. For emergency situations (like prolonged fasting), the body stores a stash of sugar in the liver as glycogen. If this store is needed, the body goes through a biochemical process called gluco-neo-genesis (meaning to “make new sugar”) and converts these stores of glycogen to sugar. This backup process emphasizes that the fuel source of sugar is important (important enough for human beings to have developed an evolutionary system of storage to avoid a sugar drought).

Of all the organs in the body, the brain depends on sugar (which we are now going to refer to as glucose) almost exclusively. Rarely, if absolutely necessary, the brain will use ketones as a fuel source, but this is not preferred. The brain cannot make its own glucose and is 100% dependent on the rest of the body for its supply. If for some reason, the glucose level in the blood falls (or if the brain’s requirements increase and demands are not met) there can be effects on the function of the brain.

The body’s biochemical response to hypoglycemia usually starts when sugars are in the high/mid 60’s. At this point, the liver releases its stores and the hormones mentioned above start to activate. In many patients, this process occurs without any clinical symptoms.

While there is some degree of variability among people, most will usually develop symptoms suggestive of hypoglycemia when blood glucose levels are lowered to the mid 50’s. The first set of symptoms are called neuro-genic (or sympathetic) because they relate to the nervous system’s response to hypoglycemia. Patients may experience any of the following;

nervousness,
sweating,
intense hunger,
trembling,
weakness,
palpitations, and
often have trouble speaking.
In most patients, these symptoms are easily recognizable. The vast majority of patients with diabetes only experience this degree of hypoglycemia if they are on medications or insulin. Patients (diabetic or with insulin resistance) with high circulating levels of insulin who fast or lower their carbohydrate intake drastically should also be cautioned. These patients may also experience modest hypoglycemia.

Anyone who has experienced an episode of hypoglycemia describes a sense of urgency to eat and resolve the symptoms. And, that’s exactly the point of these symptoms. They act as warning signs. At this level, the brain still can access circulating blood glucose for fuel. The symptoms provide a person the opportunity to raise blood glucose levels before the brain is affected.

If a person does not or cannot respond by eating something to raise blood glucose, the levels of glucose continue to drop. Somewhere in the 45 mg/dl range, most patients progress to neuro-glyco-penic ranges (the brain is not getting enough glucose). At this point, symptoms progress to confusion, drowsiness, changes in behavior, coma and seizure.

What you eat is very imortant. To combat low blood sugar episodes you MUST eat a fast acting carb, like pure sugar, hard candy. Not chips, bread or things like that...they are long acting carbs.

You are defeating the purpose of monitoring your blood sugars if you don't eat. If you are Type I, you need to reguate your eating patterns, test often and bolus when you need to. Thes bolus patterns might often need to be changed.

Work with your endocrinologist. If you don't have one, get one. This can be a very dangerous effect, dear one.

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Answer 4

Don't be afraid to eat. Make an appointment with your Dr.
Each one of us is different. Therefore, every diet must be tailor-made to meet our individual nutritional requirements.

See a registered dietitian and agree on a meal plan that fits your preferences and lifestyle. Do your best to follow this meal plan most of the time.... try not to skip meals or snacks. Make sure you are eating enough food each meal.
Keeping a diary of low blood sugar episodes (when they occur and what and when you last ate).

Keep a daily account of everything you eat for one week to ten days. In one column, list every bit of food, drink and medication that you take and at what time. In the second column, list your symptoms, Blood Sugar and the time at which you experience them. Very often you will see a correlation between what you have consumed and your symptoms. When you do, eliminate those foods or drinks that you notice are contributing to your behavior and note the difference. Take this diary with you when you see your Dr.
Your health professional will want to see you for annual physical examinations, more often if your symptoms become frequent. You and your health professional will discuss your home blood sugar monitoring records and your diary of episodes.
A diet diary is your personal blueprint: a clear overall view of what you are eating...you should always have allowable foods ready in the refrigerator or cupboards. Always keep snacks in your car or where you work.
Never go more than 3 hours without eating....

Answer 5

First make an appointment to see your doctor and discuss this, as well as making sure you don't have other problems going on. In the meantime, eat many small healthy meals. You should make sure you are backing off of sugar loaded foods and eating for example a protien (sandwich with meat or cheese) or complex carbohydrate (oatmeal or multi-grain bread). Eating a sugar loaded (candybar) may give you a quick fix for low blood sugar, but will rebound quickly also. Meaning, it will address the low sugar but be used up very quickly and you will be in the same place (low blood sugar) sooner.

Answer 6

You may need to modify your diet so that you get glucose into your body more evenly throughout the day. This may prevent further hypoglycemic episodes. Small, frequent meals with complex carbohydrates, fiber, and fat and avoiding simple sugars, alcohol, and fruit juice may be recommended. You should also eat meals at regular intervals, and balance extra exercise with extra food.
If hypoglycemia is caused by an insulinoma (insulin-secreting tumor), surgery to remove the tumor is the best treatment.
Reactive hypoglycemia refers to hypoglycemia that occurs after a meal.
Dumping syndrome is a relatively rare disorder in which the stomach's contents are delivered too quickly to the small intestine. Symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, and dizziness. In addition, people with this syndrome often suffer from low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, because the rapid "dumping" of food triggers the pancreas to release excessive amounts of insulin into the bloodstream.
Please see the webpages for more details on Hypoglycemia and Dumping syndrome.

Answer 7

Have you been to a Dr? If not it would be good to be sure you really do have hypoglycemia. You know, there are many things that cause sick feelings after eating: gallbladder problems, pregnancy, ulcers, lots of things. It would be good to rule out all that other stuff and find out just what is going on.
The next step would be to see a really good nutritionist. Someone who is up on the latest about food allergies, healthful maintenance diets and such. Then, if you know exactly what is going on in your body you can eat to treat.
Another thought is that we are complete beings. Usually what goes on inside of us is a reflection of our outer lives as well. Our emotional and spiritual selves manifest themselves in our physical being; and vice versa.
Do you take time to nurture your spirit and emotions? A few minutes of meditation/reflection daily goes a long way toward keeping us healthy. It provides us with a bit of inner guidance.
I hope this helps a bit.
I really feel that you should narrow the problem down and go from there. If $$$ is a problem, go to a public clinic. This could be a very minor and easily treatable problem if taken care of quickly.

Answer 8

ME TOO!
Your waiting too long to eat.
When you do that eat something high in protein like nuts or meat. With a little OJ. (Just a little though.) The OJ will make you feel better quickly and give you a chance to digest your protein. Try to find a good whey protein drink you like and use it when you wait too long.
Stay away from carbs and sugars if you know you are low on sugar..
Follow the hypoglycemics diet. Six tiny balanced meals a day.
You'll feel much better.

You should eat more frequently and more balanced.

Answer 9

Hypoglycemia is dangerous and critical, but it creates no reason for fright and stoppage of eating. You should eat regularly, at close intervals i.e. every three to four hours. You should also be aware of the signs of Hypoglycemia syndromes, so that you act quickly enough before it turns to a coma. Please refer to the site of American Diabetes Association or Mayo Clinic or many others and there you will find true professional assistance to help you and guide you. Diabetes is malicious and dangerous so you have to monitor your sugar closely and more frequently, I am a diabetic since more than 15 years, and these things occur to hypo and hyper glycemic patients and they occured to me on several occasions. Go to professional assistance it is better and more regulated than word of mouth from one person to the other. In such cases people have a tendency to exaggerate things or show they know while in fact they do not know. It needs alertness and good professional coaching. God help you.

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Answer 11

You really need to see a doctor. Hypoglycemia is noting to fool around with. You will just keep getting sicker. There are things you can eat that don't produce sugar and will not effect that portion of your sugar levels. You need to get on a diet that will keep you healthily as soon as possible.