Are these symptoms of hypoglycemia?

Question

Okay if I don't eat for 3 hours I get REALLY tired like I just took a sleeping pill even after having a vente starbucks drink. And I feel nervous and anxious, shaky, difficulty focusing, forgetfulness, and blurry vision sometimes. My hands shake and I feel very weak. I experienced this again today just about 10 min ago so I had a microwavable burrito. But I ate a very filling (and healthy) meaty and veggie sandwich about 4 hours ago. The funny thing is, I used to be able to go all day without eating, not that that's good, but I didnt get weak or anything. Now I cant go for more than 5 hours without feeling I'm gonna pass out. And I'm a little bit below average weght just 4 the record. The feeling goes away even after just a light meal but it takes something substantial like more than an apple to make this feeling go away. Are these symptoms of hypoglycemia? By the way i am a 24/y/o f if age is relevant.

Answer 1

Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
What is hypoglycemia?
Hypoglycemia is a condition characterized by a glucose (blood sugar) level that is too low to effectively fuel the body's blood cells. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the body. According to the National Institute for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the good range of blood sugar is approximately 60 to 120 mg/dL (milligrams of glucose per deciliter of blood). Blood sugar levels under 60 mg/dL are too low and are considered unhealthy.

Hypoglycemia may be a condition by itself, or may be a complication of diabetes or another disorder. It is most often seen as a complication of diabetes, which is sometimes referred to as insulin reaction.

What causes hypoglycemia?
Causes of hypoglycemia in people with diabetes may include the following:

too much medication
a missed meal
a delayed meal
too little food eaten as compared to the amount of insulin taken
Other causes of hypoglycemia are rare, but may occur in early pregnancy, after strenuous exercise, or during prolonged fasting. Hypoglycemia may also result from taking certain medications, abusing alcohol, or other rare causes.

What are the symptoms of hypoglycemia?
The following are the most common symptoms of hypoglycemia. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. The symptoms include:

shakiness
dizziness
sweating
hunger
headache
irritability
pale skin color
sudden moodiness or behavior changes, such as crying for no apparent reason
clumsy or jerky movements
difficulty paying attention, or confusion
tingling sensations around the mouth
The symptoms of hypoglycemia may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.

How is hypoglycemia diagnosed?
In addition to a complete medical history and physician examination, certain blood tests are used to diagnose hypoglycemia.

When a person with diabetes has symptoms of hypoglycemia, then the cause is usually diagnosed as a complication of diabetes, or insulin reaction. It is often the result of the causes listed above.

For those who have symptoms of hypoglycemia and do not have diabetes, the disorder is diagnosed by:

measuring blood glucose levels while the person is experiencing the symptoms.
observing that the symptoms are relieved when the person eats food with a high content of sugar.
Laboratory tests to measure insulin production may also be performed.

Treatment for hypoglycemia:
Specific treatment for hypoglycemia will be determined by your physician based on:

your age, overall health, and medical history
extent of the condition
your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
expectations for the course of the condition
your opinion or preference
For persons with diabetes, the goal of treatment is to maintain a blood sugar level that is appropriate for each individual. This involves testing blood sugar often, learning to recognize the oncoming symptoms, and treating the condition quickly, based on prior instructions from the physician.

To treat low blood sugar immediately, you should eat or drink something that has sugar in it, such as orange juice, milk, or a hard candy.

For people who do not have diabetes, treatment (as directed by a physician) may include:

avoiding foods high in carbohydrates
eating smaller meals more frequently
frequent snacks
eating a variety of healthy foods
regular exercise

Answer 2

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Are these symptoms of hypoglycemia?
Okay if I don't eat for 3 hours I get REALLY tired like I just took a sleeping pill even after having a vente starbucks drink. And I feel nervous and anxious, shaky, difficulty focusing, forgetfulness, and blurry vision sometimes. My hands shake and I feel very weak. I experienced this again...

Answer 3

^It's possible, but it's possible that it is hyperglycemia which is high blood glucose (diabetes). It could also be that your just not eating properly and/or eating the wrong foods. To play safe go to your doctor and have them do an A1C test this blood test will give you your glucose reading for the last 3 months.

In the meantime try eating 5 or 6 small meals a day and see how you feel and remember, what they say is true breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I hope you feel better soon. Good luck, I hope this helps.

Answer 4

Yes. Shaking, weakness, and inability to concentrate can be signs of hypoglycemia. You mentioned Starbuck's; do you notice that your symptoms are worse after you have a coffee? Caffeine often has that effect on me. You should schedule an appointment with your doctor so he can check your blood sugar.

Answer 5

This sounds to me like you are having an 'attack' of 'low blood sugar'. I would get to the doctors as soon as possible. Ask the doctor to do an HbA1c test on you. This will confirm if you have diabetes or not.

I hope not, but if you do, then catching it at this early age is a lot better than waiting until you go blind or worse.

I hope this helps.

Answer 6

Well all the symptom points to one conclusion that is hypoglycaemia . First yur weight is below average which means yur body has to work overtime to keep the sugar level up and on top of that u don't eat regularly , wat else do u expect ? u r not a robot , eat yur breakfast regularly lady . After correcting that if the symptoms persists than there is other problem as well .

Answer 7

sounds like diabetic period not sure which way this is but doctor can clear up with blood tests andyou should be going cause its evry 4 hours to eat something or whatever. you should be eating 6 small meals and watching blood count.

Answer 8

Those are symptoms. I would. keep some candy handy. You might want to consider going to the doctor. If you don't have insurance, you might want to get a monitor to check yourself on your own. You can get them for as little as $10.

Answer 9

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