It's such a strange experience. It's like a very light headed feeling, I start to feel shaky and I feel as if I could pass out.
I feel like this usually about half 4 in the afternoon when I haven't had anything to eat for a few hours. If I have a lucozade and a couple of chocalate bars then I feel okay again. Is this just like low blood sugar levels or might it be something more serious?
2007-01-12 08:58:56 · 22 answers · asked by wyatt 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Yea it sounds like low blood sugar. i suffer from it. just have something with sugar in it at all times on you and eat small meals throughout the day to balance it more. carry mints, or small candies on you. if it gets to be too much, see your doctor
2007-01-12 09:02:08 · answer #1 · answered by hallie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's the lucozade & chocalate that's triggering this.
I have had this too for years, and I know I'm not diabetic. My hands shake, I get very thirsty, jelly-legs, light headed etc. My dad is diabetic and I've used his blood sugar monitor to see what's going on. I always get it a while after I drink sugary drinks (like lucozade) or eat sweets - a couple of hours later, my blood sugar drops very rapidly.
I can avoid it completely by avoiding sugary foods and eating food at regular intervals (don't go more than 2-3 hours). Try protein snacks rather than sweet stuff e.g. nuts, pepperami, cheese and crackers, milk. Bananas seem quite good too.
People don't become type II diabetic overnight - but can do so over a period of time if you eat badly. This is a warning that you're having too much sugar and your sugar levels are like a rollercoaster. It's easy to fix. Swap the chocolate & pop for savouries and have a filling lunch with lean meat. fish, eggs or cheese.
2007-01-12 09:52:06 · answer #2 · answered by goulash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get the same,its important not to skip meals as your blood sugar can drop and causes you to feel shaky.Ask your doctor to a random blood sugar test for you to check your not diabetic,some chemists such as lloyds do it for free.Anybody can have a hypo from not having enough to eat,though having lucozade and chocolate can make your blood sugar go through the roof.Carrying on with this routine may result in your sugars being unbalanced.If you make a point of having a bit of brakfast every morning and making sure you eat lunch at lunchtime im sure this will go away.I know you are probably worried but honestly im exactly the same if i skip lunch!
2007-01-12 09:13:43 · answer #3 · answered by smiler 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably low blood sugar from what you described, but it could be something more serious (e.g., a brain tumor). See a doctor.
If it is low blood sugar, eating sugar will alleviate the symptoms quickly, but your blood sugar will spike then plummet, leaving you feeling even worse later if you don't eat something more substantial too. Try eating small meals with plenty of protein and complex carbs (eg whole wheat and nuts, not refined flours). Your body will process those at a more steady rate so your blood sugar won't spike. Eat small amounts throughout the day and carry some nuts or something to snack on for if you start to feel light-headed.
2007-01-12 09:10:37 · answer #4 · answered by The answer guy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am an alternative medicinal therapist and an ex nurse. I can tell you that Lucozade is very bad for you. All fizzy drinks are because it dehydrates you. Your blood sugar levels do get low and you will feel like this. It is normal but i think you should be tested for Diabetes just to make sure, Sometimes it can start off like this and then it gets worse if left untreated. Does your breath smell sweet, do you urinate a lot or get very thirsty, if so you could be a borderline' case. get it checked
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2007-01-12 09:56:21 · answer #5 · answered by gloriashealth@btinternet.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definatly low blood sugar/glucose, possibly diabetic hypo? Do you wee a lot? Try not to let it get that far, by having slow release energy foods, museli bars, fruit, rather that waiting till it happens then blasting your self with empty calories, as you will just suffer another slump. Carry some glucose sweets for emergencies, but really get you GP to check you out, or some chemist shops can do it. If in UK, go to a lloyds pharmacy!
2007-01-16 08:14:00 · answer #6 · answered by Pauline 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably is your blood sugar levels. You need to look at your diet. Eat a high carbohydrate diet at dinner time, to ensure sustained energy levels throughout the afternoon instead of relying on a quick sugar fix. It wouldnt hurt to have your blood sugar and blood pressure tested also as you dont give any info on age, weight , family history etc. You dont need to see your gp for this, make an appointment with your nurse.
2007-01-12 17:42:19 · answer #7 · answered by Siany babe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You said it yourself. Your blood sugar is probably low at that time (many people have low blood sugar between 2 and 4 pm) Just eat a cookie or drink juice.
2007-01-12 09:06:41 · answer #8 · answered by Jamie R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should eat regular meals. Breakfast lunch etc. It could mean your blood sugar level is low. If it keeps happening see your gp to be tested for diabetes
2007-01-12 09:12:27 · answer #9 · answered by Miss RoZy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you sweat regularly? Are you thirsty much of the time? Is there a chemical smell on your breath?
Get checked out for diabetes at Lloyds chemist, or at your friendly GP. A small pin prick, and they can tell before you leave.
2007-01-12 09:07:02 · answer #10 · answered by More or less Cosmic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋