i have hypoglycemia.... should or shouldnt i eat sugar?

Answer 1

I have hypoglycemia and I need sugar.

Hypoglycemia is too little sugar in your blood.

The best thing to do is eat fruits that have natural sugars such as an apple or watermelon.

Answer 2

What is hypoglycemia?
Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar. It occurs when the level of sugar, or glucose, in the blood drops too low to fuel the body.

Hypoglycemia is not a disease but a condition that results from a variety of causes. The main types of hypoglycemia are:

A) Fasting low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). This type occurs when you have not eaten for many hours, such as overnight. It is frequently associated with having too much insulin in the blood, some medications, alcohol use, hereditary problems with the metabolizing of carbohydrates, and other health conditions.

B) Nonfasting low blood sugar (also called reactive or postprandial hypoglycemia). This type develops within 3 to 4 hours after eating. It can be caused by hereditary enzyme deficiencies such as galactosemia or by surgery to remove all or part of the stomach. Sometimes the cause is unknown. Nonfasting hypoglycemia within 1 to 2 hours after a meal (alimentary hypoglycemia) can occur if stomach contents empty into the intestines too rapidly.


Fasting hypoglycemia may develop because of a serious underlying condition, while nonfasting hypoglycemia (if you haven't had previous intestinal surgery) does not involve serious illness.

Emergency care

It is important to know what to do in an emergency when you have low blood sugar.

Emergency care for low blood sugar for people who are not taking insulin includes consuming some kind of quick-sugar food, such as fruit juice such as orange juice; as long as you are able to swallow. (Use this information if you do not know whether a person with hypoglycemia takes insulin.)

Hypoglycemia if left untreated would cause fainting spells, seizures and even coma.

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Answer 4

hypoclycemia is low blood sugar and hyperclycemia is high blood sugar in the end it is all diabetes. Do diabetics eat sugar? They should not. When your sugar is low it means your body is producting to much insulin, when it is high blood sugar your body is not producing enough insulin ergo the shot of insulin a diabetic with high blood sugar has to inject or some have to take a pill. The final outcome is the same you both will sort of pass out if you don't get food in your body, by food i mean a meal, but if that is to late try natural sugars like orange juice first, if that does not work then yes eat a small bar of candy. You should always keep food on or around you and eat something small every couple of hours, apple, orange, whatever works for you, but a steady diet of sugar like chocolate kind is not a good idea, because you will turn into a person with high blood sugar sooner or later, I know it happened to me.

Answer 5

A lot of these answers are from people just copy&pasting information and then making guesses based on what they've read. That's not helpful. Listen to the people who are giving you PERSONAL advice, because they know what they're talking about.

I have Functional Hypoglycemia - the kind that exists independently from diabetes. In other words, not diabetes - just Hypoglycemia. I've had it for over ten years.

I avoid refined sugars (ie the kind you usually find in processed foods) like the plague. No donuts, no cookies, no soft drinks, no candy... no sugar whatsoever. Get the glucose your body needs from natural sources - fruits and juices are a good source. However! Make sure to always consume an "equal" amount of proteins with whatever sugars/carbs you ingest. In other words, don't just eat an apple. Have an apple and some peanuts. Even though the sugars in fruits are natural, they can STILL bring on symptoms.

And you'll notice I said "sugar/carbs" above. Complex carbohydrates (the kind found in pasta noodles in particular, but also in other sources) can be JUST as bad as sugar. Avoid beer, eat pasta in moderation (and ALWAYS with a protein/dairy addition to your meal) and, in general, avoid carbs if possible. I find them even harder to avoid than sugar, to be honest... but if I "overdose" on them, I usually feel sick for days.

Try to have as much protein as possible, as well. If this is starting to sound a lot like the Atkins diet here... Well, it is! I've found that the popularity of the Atkins diet in recent years has made eating for my hypoglycemia much easier. There's now all sorts of high-protein/low-carb food choices out there, which are perfect for hypoglycemics.

As a quick fix for symptoms, keep candies on hand AND a dairy/protein snack that is portable. A candy or lozenge will stop the symptoms in their tracks - but if you don't immediately consume a nutritious high-protein snack, those symptoms will only come back with a vengeance. A great "emergency" candy to have on hand are Peanut M&Ms. The bit of chocolate gives your blood sugar a little immediate boost to help you feel better right away, but the peanuts give you a longer lasting boost to help keep you feeling that way.

And whatever you do, DON'T listen to people who say "low blood sugar = you need sugar". They only know the textbook definition of the word "hypoglycemia" and not the actual treatment (or even cause!) of the symptoms relating to this condition. You feel sick because your blood sugar is plummeting, because your body attacks sugar too eagerly. Consuming sugar only gives your body MORE cause to attack even MORE eagerly, thus causing MORE symptoms from plummeting blood sugar.

Answer 6

Hypoglycemia does not mean that you have a low amount of sugar. It means that your cells have become resistant to the absorption of glucose which forces insulin to rise. Insulin rises to "shove" glucose into the cells. In turn glucose goes down too low, causing various symptoms such as shakiness,nausea,lethargy and hunger. Mistakenly we may consume the sugar or a carbohydrate starting the hypoglycemic roller coaster. stay away from sugar. Protein is good at stabilizing blood glucose and protein can be turned into glucose by the liver when it needs the source. This process is called glucogenesis.

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i have hypoglycemia.... should or shouldnt i eat sugar?

Answer 8

have an apple, some carrots, or some nuts every 3-4 hours. this helped my sister control her hypoglycemia. you shouldn't just consume simple sugars, like are found in cookies and whatnot, because those take a short time to metabolize and leave you feeling drowsy and sometimes nauseous.

Answer 9

You should have sugar.

Hypoglycemia is having a low amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood.

Answer 10

Hi Mimi

Here are some ideas to help heal the issue.

Cause
Hypoglycemia can be caused by excess consumption of simple sugars and refined carbohydrates, food allergies, low thyroid function, nutrient deficiencies (especially vitamin B6, chromium, zinc, essential fatty acids and amino acids such as alanine), excessive exercise, stress, skipped meals (especially breakfast), irregular eating habits, excessive alcohol, drug, or cigarette consumption, over consumption of caffeine beverages, poor protein digestion, protein deficiency, poor digestion due to other factors, low digestive enzymes, low fiber diets, and an excessively refined and processed diet. To achieve lasting relief of hypoglycemia symptoms, all of these factors must be screened for and addressed.

Chronic muscular tension caused by stress throughout the body, particularly in the spinal regions, is another potential cause of hypoglycemia, since stressed body tissues burn fuel at a higher than normal rate, creating a constant need for glucose.

Caution: Although hypoglycemia can exist by itself, it may be an early warning sign for pancreatic and diabetic problems. If your condition persists, seek immediate medical attention.


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Natural Cures

Diet: Be sure to have breakfast and make it a protein rich meal. Also eat smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day to help keep blood glucose levels up and to help heal the pancreas and adrenals. Be sure your diet consists of organic, whole foods diet and avoid stressor foods such as caffeine, refined sugars, and alcohol. Instead, emphasize fibrous foods, whole grains, seeds, nuts, fermented dairy products, and lean meats and fish. Also be sure to identify and avoid food allergies, and eliminate processed foods, dehydrated powders, and white flour products.

Herbs: Licorice, burdock, and dandelion can help to regulate blood sugar levels.

Juice Therapy: Combine the juice of carrot, beet, burdock root, Jerusalem artichoke, and garlic and drink an 8-ounce glass once or twice a day.

Nutritional Supplementation: The following nutrients can be helpful in preventing and reversing hypoglycemia: chromium, vitamin B complex, vitamin B6, niacin or niacinimide, pantothenic acid, vitamin C with bioflavonoids, calcium, magnesium zinc, trace minerals, free-form amino acids, and adrenal glandulars. If hypoglycemia is due to incomplete absorption of nutrients from food, take hydrochloric acid (HCL) and digestive enzymes. Vitamin B injections can also be helpful as a means of increasing energy levels.

Alternative Professional Care: If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating hypoglycemia: Acupuncture, Applied Kinesiology, Biofeedback Training, Chiropractic, Environmental Medicine, Homeopathy, Magnetic Field Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, Orthomolecular Medicine, Osteopathy, Qigong, Reflexology, and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Best of health to you