Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #30 on: March 20, 2007, 02:46:50 PM » by zmama

Quote from: GardenandHomeLife on March 20, 2007, 02:14:04 PM

I have all of the symptoms of hypoglycemia that have been mentioned on this board, and have what feels like a rapid heart rate (is he saying it feels like that, or are you checking it and it really is?). I haven't checked to see if mine really is.

Yes, I've checked it and it really is. About a month ago, he came to me and said he felt like his heart was pumping out of his chest. He'd been sitting on the couch reading, so it wasn't activity related. I could SEE it pumping as if it was just right under this skin. I put my hand up to his chest and felt it, so I checked it like you would a pulse and it was 120 beats per minute. It's gone up to 132. When it happens, he gets a headache, dizziness, and so forth. He's just hungry ALL the time, even after a meal filled with protein, and gets really irritable and cranky when he's especially ravenous. He's skin and bones, though. The doctor checked him for anemia and thyroid like I said but I think it's more sugar related...either low or high. She thinks it's cardiac so she put him on the Holter monitor. We are waiting on the results of that. It might be cardiac, but I'd like to rule out other things before he sees a cardiologist, you know? I cook healthy--we eat lots of lean protein, good fats, good dairy, whole grains in everything, fruits, and veggies. Not a whole lot of sweets but we do allow them sometimes. I'm getting ready to cut all those out, though, as I am getting ready to make even more changes in our diet. I'm going to try feeding him every 2-3 hours and getting him to eat even more protein and veggies and less carbs. If that helps, then I know he's hypoglycemic.

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #31 on: March 20, 2007, 03:00:40 PM » by andeebeth

I've always had symptoms of hypoglycemia..and one of my brothers is like that too. So is my mom. Well..so was my mom. She has cancer..and diabetes now. Her kidneys just recently failed. She's on dialysis..not long to live..

I didn't know there was a connection between hypoglycemia and diabetes. I figured her diabetes was caused by the cancer (well..the chemo treatments..not the cancer itself). She checked my blood sugar levels once when she came to visit..and mine were fine at the time. She did really well controlling her diabetes with her diet..lost a ton of weight..chemo was working well at the cancer..but too well, it killed her kidneys, and it's been downhill ever since.

anyway..kinda got off the subject..but i'll have to read up more on the hypoglycemia/diabetes connection.

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #32 on: March 20, 2007, 06:52:38 PM » by JuliaofSunnyside

Andrea,
So sorry to hear about your mom. Cry

Quote from: zmama on March 20, 2007, 02:20:26 PM

My husband wants me to stomp my feet and insist on the test being done, so I will try one more time with the doctor when she calls with the report from the heart monitor. The lab at our pediatrician's office won't do anything without a doctor's order. I don't know of any other labs in town where I could just pop in and have it done. I can call the health department and find out, though. Thanks for the suggestion.

What kind of test is it? Just a blood sugar test or is there something else? Do you know anyone with diabetes who you could borrow their blood glucose monitor and take his blood sugar at different times? Or maybe you can buy one - I don't know but WalMart has a whole diabetes aisle in the pharmacy section, I wonder if you could find one. You could research what is normal for his age and see how eating and not eating affect it.

Staying away from sugar has helped me a ton! My blood sugar hardly ever goes low anymore, even when I have a sugary treat. If it does go low, I can look back and see that over the past week I've been overdoing it on the sugary treats. Do try and cut out as much sugar as possible to see how it's affecting him. I think eating healthier and taking high-vitamin herbs like alfalfa and also taking spirulina have helped, too.

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #33 on: March 20, 2007, 08:22:54 PM » by 4myhoonie

just wanted to put this out there, for anyone who is looking for answers for hypoglycemia. my sister had hypoglycemia really bad. she was always miserable. an hour or hour and a half after eating she would always have a major drop in blood sugar and be pale faced and very sick. she had testing for food allergies, and 3 days after eliminating the allergens (several main foods) she was perfectly fine. 3 years later she was still fine unless she accidentally ate the wrong thing. she was fine avoiding the foods until getting pregnant, then she wanted to eat everything in sight. she is now treating for yeast to "get over" the food allergies and be able to eat normally again. i hope it works for her! if i knew then what i know now, we would have saved a ton of money and just treated for yeast! live and learn. Hope this helps someone.

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #34 on: March 25, 2007, 01:31:48 PM » by likemanywaters

Alright all who are interested in the Liver, pancreas, adrenals, carbohydrates, blood sugar, diabetes, hypoglycemia.. Here are some must read articles!

DISMANTLING A MYTH: The Role of Fat and Carbohydrates in our Diet

The Cause, Prevention, Treatment and Control of Hypoglycemia, Insulin Dependent Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Adult Onset Type 2 Diabetes

Insulin and Its Metabolic Effects

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #35 on: June 05, 2007, 12:36:26 PM » by jaemom

I described my symptoms in another post, and comeone suggested hypoglycemia. I had gestational diabetes with my last baby born almost 8 wks ago. After reading all of your posts on here, I am convinced that I have hypoglycemia. I started testing my BS again this morning. My fasting BS was 94 this morning which is unusually high for me for a fasting sugar. I started experiencing symptoms right before lunch and took it again and it was 79. This was after eating popcorn an hour and a half earlier. Now, my problem is that I am nursing and already limited on what I can eat. No beans, eggs, dairy, gassy foods like pnut butter, and little sugar. For the past week my BS has been completely out of whack, swinging back and forth like a yoyo it seems. I think more protein would help, but I can't eat eggs, cheese, pnut butter, or beans. I've been eating sourdough for breakfast since I can't eat eggs or cereal. We really can't afford to cater too much to my dietary needs. Any more ideas for ways to get protein for snacking and how to regulate this while nursing? I really need this to stop.

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #36 on: June 05, 2007, 02:01:18 PM » by JuliaofSunnyside

Maybe fish? Like tuna sandwiches or salmon - made into salmon patties or mixed into a dip? Just plain meat? Maybe some cold cuts wrapped around a pickle? Olives? Grapefruit? Most veggies? I find that I can eat carbs and be fine if they are with the rest of a meal.

That's quite a limited diet you have. Are you sure all those things will bother the baby? I always found that there were lots of things people said would bother my baby but they really didn't. (Like, "Oh, you can't eat chocolate, can you?", and my response, "You're darn tootin' I can eat chocolate!") Anyway, I'm sure you know what bothers your baby but I was just wondering if you could have the egg yolks and just not the whites, or maybe have milk if it's raw, or goat, or certain beans like chickpeas or lentils, etc.

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #37 on: June 05, 2007, 03:04:36 PM » by Gigi

Might it benefit you to set an alarm clock and eat a very small something every hour or hour and a half?

The things you cannot eat are quite numerous, I have no idea what to tell you other than meat and veggies. Sandwich meat, canned meat, boil a chicken and pack it into little servings? Celery, carrots, spinach leaves with tuna . . .

I think type of food, amount of food, & timing of food intake are the things that need to be tweaked.

Popcorn, in general is a major carb load of simple sugars (CORN) and will send your insulin making cells off for a "day in the park" followed by your sugars dropping way to quickly for your to respond with backup stored sugar. I don't think that you would have been low as early as an hour and a half if you had eaten something different. Corn is super-sugary.

I would avoid starchy/sugary foods, unless in VERY small amounts, and ONLY if combined with a fat or protein.

I would eat every hour, without fail, a very small nibble of meat with a cracker or veggie (or whatever options you can decide on.) Maybe a few minutes of prep in the morning can set you up with lots of easy to grab mini-meals.

Sorry, having low blood sugars is the PITS.

Just some ideas for you to try.

HTH

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #38 on: June 05, 2007, 03:43:55 PM » by jaemom

Thanks for the ideas. I didn't think about tuna. I think I'll try and cook an extra piece of chicken or meat with our meals to cut up and snack on as well. My son is the gassiest little thing. He does come by it honestly though, his Dad and uncle both have the problem. Wink

I can't eat eggs because it messes up my stomach. I never thought about trying just the whites or just the yolks to see how I do. In my quest to cut down on my son's tummy issues, I have cut out a lot of foods. In another week I plan to start adding them back in, little by little, to see if they really do make a difference, but that's a whole other subject. Undecided

So, corn is also a no-no. All of this got me thinking that maybe my son is irritable all the time because *his* BS is messed up. He had hypoglycemia and was on an IV for the first 28 hours. Anyone know the normal range for a baby? Is it the same as adults? I know they wouldn't take him off the IV until he had reached 50 in the hospital.

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #39 on: June 05, 2007, 03:56:30 PM » by joyofthelord

We have just been having some of these symptoms with our 9 year old. He has been complaining about his legs being weak and headaches. So is the first thing I should try to do is get rid of the yeast? And no sugars or carbs? This is all so foreign to me. At what age can you give the yeast assassin?

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #40 on: June 05, 2007, 07:24:27 PM » by cecac

I believe I've struggled with hypoglycemia in the past, but somehow it went to insulin resistant.

Since I was adrenal fatigued as well, about four months ago, I said to myself, "what the heck, I'm pooped, my adrenals are pooped. I'm just going to go off all grain for a bit and give my body a break." Well, three days later, I woke up. Symptoms left that had been around for years. I went off the bandwagon for a bit, and I tried gluten free. I still struggled with tired, achy, fuzzy head, and fatigue after eating. If I ate, say, a piece of cake, I'd be depressed (or grumpy) the next day.

What I found was this: even a little of high carb items just once a day or maybe several times a week just kept the symptoms going.

I've found that these foods do not induce insulin responses for me for the most part: meat, raw cream, berries, cheese, eggs, salad stuff, avacado, nuts, healthy fats.

I am now only eating those things, and I don't struggle with the symptoms of insulin resistance. I've had to think hard, though, because adrenal fatigue has some symptoms that my diet didn't take care of. That hole is having to be plugged another way. But at least I have been able to cope better because the sugar issues are under control.

The less of other foods I eat, the less I want them, really. When I eat higher fat/protein and get my carbs only from veggies, then I am satisfied. I do have to eat 4-5 times a day. Also, I'm actually losing weight this way, but not too fast. When I reach my desired weight, I may have to try some other carb foods to help keep the weight at a good range. I don't know though, I may not continue to drop weight. I'll know in about a month or two because I have about six or eight pounds to go.

Alot of what I've learned is in the book Power Protein. I got it through Amazon for a penny plus shipping, and it's really been a help.

God bless and help us all understand,
cara

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #41 on: June 05, 2007, 07:32:03 PM » by Gigi

Quote from: jaemom on June 05, 2007, 03:43:55 PM

Anyone know the normal range for a baby? Is it the same as adults? I know they wouldn't take him off the IV until he had reached 50 in the hospital.

I don't know the normal ranges, but my DD's pediatrician said that it is not quite the same as the adult ranges until 4 years old. I know that the numbers will be LOWER, but I don't know what the ranges would be. He also said that children under this age can have infrequent trouble (once every few months) with a low blood sugar and that this is fine. But, frequent trouble may be an indicator of a permanent problem.

(Of course, who knows what's really ok and normal, right?)

Anyway, your son's numbers and your numbers are not comparable until around age 4, according to one pediatrician.

HTH

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #42 on: June 05, 2007, 08:25:16 PM » by likemanywaters

Quote from: cecac on June 05, 2007, 07:24:27 PM

What I found was this: even a little of high carb items just once a day or maybe several times a week just kept the symptoms going.

Seems like what you are saying goes right along with the links I posted below about going as carb-free as possible. What we are finding in our family is avoiding carbs is really improving our health, in more ways than one. Fats & proteins are key. Some other ideas for snacks: Crispy Bacon, yum yum, salmon or sardines right out of the can, boiled eggs (keep some in fridge).

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #43 on: June 05, 2007, 09:02:14 PM » by cecac

I've read cottage cheese is a good one too, but haven't tried it....oh, and steamed/stir fry (in olive oil) veggies are good, too.

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #44 on: June 25, 2007, 03:59:23 PM » by jaemom

For the past three days I have been checking my BS regularly. It has not gone above 80. Yesterday I tried to eat nothing but protein with little carbs, but my head was hurting really bad and my BS was low 70's most of the day. I finally broke down and ate some sweets and my headache was relieved and my symptoms eased, but my BS was still in the 70's. I just ate lunch (some bacon and salad) two hours ago. I feel nauseated, dizzy, and close to passing out. I checked my BS and it's 69. I know some consider it still in the normal range, but I feel so weak I don't even dare carry my 10 wk old in case I drop him or pass out. I'm nursing, and wondering what kind of effect all this is having on him. Any ideas on why my BS just won't go up? I can't cut out carbs completely since I'm nursing, but I think it's making things worse when I do eat them. Then again, how long do I have to go low carb to notice a difference in my BS symptoms? I'm at a loss as to what to do. I appreciate any ideas, then again, maybe it's time to call the dr. Undecided

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #45 on: June 25, 2007, 08:09:10 PM » by likemanywaters

Where did you hear that carbs are necessary for nursing? I think fats & proteins, which are the main components of breastmilk are necessary, but why carbs?

Quote from: jaemom on June 25, 2007, 03:59:23 PM

I can't cut out carbs completely since I'm nursing,

From http://www.biblelife.org/pregnant.htm:

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Fetus brains are not made from carbohydrates, starches or fiber. Carbohydrates, starches and fiber are not an essential nutrient in the human diet. They are very harmful. The healthy brain of the fetus is made from cholesterol, omega-3 fatty acids, saturated fat, amino acids from proteins, vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients. These good nutrients must be found in an abundance in the mother's blood in order for the fetus to obtain his fair share. The mother's body will hoard these vital nutrients when in short supply and thereby deprive the fetus....

Yes, the healthiest diet for everyone including pregnant or lactating women is in the order of 60 to 70 percent fat. Don't believe the low-fat lies. Eating fresh red meat, fish, poultry and seafood with moderate natural fats will produce these results automatically. The meat portion at lunch and dinner should be the size of the palm of the hand or more. Meat can be substituted for eggs or in addition to the eggs at breakfast. The information contained on this web page and the references will prove the proper diet for the health of the mother and baby. Remember, protein grows the baby's body, and cholesterol and fat grow the baby's brain. Vitamin B12 is vital for healthy eyes. Protein is vital to grow the high-strength collagen structure of the baby's bones, and the minerals are required to complete the bone structure. Carbohydrates provide nothing for the baby.

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #46 on: June 27, 2007, 07:52:11 AM » by jaemom

Thanks for the info. I thought that because I had a friend who wanted to do the South Beach diet while nursing and her Dr. said she couldn't do Phase I of the diet, but she could do Phase II. Phase I cuts out all carbs and sugar completely even cutting out fruits and high sugar veggies like carrots and beets. Huh

So, ideally, I can cut out all grains and sugar, but replace it with some good fats like avocado, coconut, and butter even though I'm nursing? I'm sorry if I'm confused, I'm still learning. Embarrassed

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #47 on: June 27, 2007, 09:08:13 AM » by Gigi

Quote from: jaemom on June 25, 2007, 03:59:23 PM

How many days have you been doing the low carb thing? I have found that limiting sugars greatly can take a few days - maybe a week - of getting used to in regard to how you feel. If your body has been used to higher fasting sugars, than it will frequently feel "low" when you are not that low. Are you getting plenty of good liquids?

That being said, if you are constantly measuring in the 60's, than I would eat more frequently. Or consider adding in a complex carb.

How frequently are you eating? You should be eating a small something-or-other about every hour.

My OB said that you do not need "carbohydrates" to nurse. You must get plenty of liquids, vitamin/mineral content, protein & fat. Whatever you need to eat to get those things is what I would focus on.

If I were in your shoes, I would eliminate simple sugars, (like fruit and the obvious stuff) but not sugars in veggies. I would eat a small veggie, fat and protein snack every hour.

If I were eating every hour and still measured consistently low blood sugar I would add in a complex carb to every snack. Add whatever you have that is not too sugary. 1/4 - 1/2 slice whole wheat bread, maybe, along with the veggie/protein/fat.

If eating junk food sweets alleviated a headache, than you are also dealing with detoxing from sugar, which I believe is why you feel so weak and terrible. It may take several days - maybe a week - to retrain your brain to rely on good food.

Remember that eating simple sugars will only stimulate your body to make more insulin - which will always result in a low blood sugar a little later if you are hypoglycemic.

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #48 on: June 27, 2007, 09:39:51 AM » by jaemom

My fasting BS has been low to mid-60's every day. I usually eat meat, veggies, and a little rice, rarely potatoes for dinner. When I feel really low, I check my BS and it usually is in the 70's. I haven't felt "normal" recently so I don't know what my norm BS is. I only did the no-carb for half a day, then I ate some toast because I was at the point of passing out my BS was so low. After the toast my BS was still only 69 at the two hour mark. Would a teaspoon of coconut oil be a better way to go? I am just really concerned about passing out while at home alone with my 4 kids. I have talked to my son about what to do, but I do not have any glucose or anything to bring my BS up should I pass out.

On a side note, everything I have been reading about constant hypoglycemia is that it is usually a symptom, rather than a condition in and of itself. I'm thinking thyroid?

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #49 on: June 27, 2007, 09:59:09 AM » by Kati*did

Quote from: jaemom on June 27, 2007, 09:39:51 AM

I am just really concerned about passing out while at home alone with my 4 kids. I have talked to my son about what to do, but I do not have any glucose or anything to bring my BS up should I pass out.

If you have some honey in the house, someone can put honey under your tongue and it will bring up your BS quickly.

I second what Gigi said about your body adjusting to the new blood sugar levels. I used to keep my BS's very tight and low at one point (50-100) and I would occasionally drop into the low 40's without feeling much change. Of course, that's not good either...but just to agree with Gigi, you're body likely will take a little to adjust to the new levels.

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #50 on: June 27, 2007, 10:09:35 AM » by dara

jaemom- I'm just wondering why you're trying to cut back on carbs if you have hypoglycemia, and not hyperglycemia (diabetes). I've been reading more out my ears this week, and while I don't think refined carbs are good for anyone, I'm wondering why you're cutting back if your blood sugar levels are so low? I'm hypoglycemic too, and want to avoid developing diabetes later on, but when I'm nursing, I can't do any kind of "diet" having to do with cutting out carbs, or I feel pretty wacked out. When I'm nursing, I try to keep things balanced, and don't cut whole food carbs back to less than a third of each meal...

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #51 on: June 27, 2007, 01:49:47 PM » by jaemom

Dara, in answer to your question...

Quote from: cecac on June 05, 2007, 07:24:27 PM

What I found was this: even a little of high carb items just once a day or maybe several times a week just kept the symptoms going.

Quote from: likemanywaters on June 05, 2007, 08:25:16 PM

Quote from: cecac on June 05, 2007, 07:24:27 PM

What I found was this: even a little of high carb items just once a day or maybe several times a week just kept the symptoms going.

Seems like what you are saying goes right along with the links I posted below about going as carb-free as possible. What we are finding in our family is avoiding carbs is really improving our health, in more ways than one. Fats & proteins are key. And actually believe it or not, the less fiber the better also.

Quote from: likemanywaters on June 25, 2007, 08:09:10 PM

Where did you hear that carbs are necessary for nursing? I think fats & proteins, which are the main components of breastmilk are necessary, but why carbs?

Quote from: jaemom on June 25, 2007, 03:59:23 PM

I can't cut out carbs completely since I'm nursing,

From http://www.biblelife.org/pregnant.htm:

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I keep getting advice that I need to cut the carbs. Huh

I have been wondering how to do so w/o going into a coma.

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #52 on: June 27, 2007, 02:02:59 PM » by Janacat

I have reactive hypoglycemia. Best is to stay away from sweets. Even too much natural sugar from fruit can give you the highs and lows. Eating balanced meals, smaller and more frequent can help. I found that when i wanted to lose weight the South Beach Diet worked great and I never had the "swings". I was not eating breads and fruits or sweets for the first 2 weeks. Lots of veggies and protein. Whole grains after that, again limited fruit. I felt great on the SB Diet. It also taeches you how to eat and portion control. My friend who is a nurse said the best thing for quick pick me up if your sugar drops is milk rather than Orange juice. Milk has the protein as well as natural sugars. I admit, I don't behave, but I know my limits. I also will carry chewable glucose tabs that you can find in the diabetic section of stores. It is better than a candy bar, but it is sugar, so don't overdo.

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #53 on: June 28, 2007, 10:57:32 AM » by dara

Ok, I'll read more... I'm just feeling confused about the treatment for diabetes and hypoglycemia being the same... that seems odd to me... thanks for the leads!

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #54 on: June 28, 2007, 11:10:04 AM » by likemanywaters

Basically, he is saying it's one and the same problem. Diabetes being what happens after hypoglycemia after wearing out your pancreas insulin response by years of a bad diet. Not sure if this is always it, but he does have some convincing evidence & info.

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #55 on: July 07, 2007, 08:37:25 PM » by likemanywaters

Some more good info. I just found. http://www.nutrimed.com/news_sugar.html

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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Hypoglycemia involves the entire glandular system, not just the pancreas. The hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, liver and adrenals form the rest of the orchestra which plays out the blood sugar story. The thyroid gland controls the rate at which the blood sugar is burned. The pancreas controls the blood sugar level by secretion of insulin or glucagon. When the pancreas oversecretes insulin in response to consumption of refined carbohydrates, the adrenals produce adrenalin. This stimulates the liver to break down glycogen to compensate for the low blood sugar levels. Repeated adrenalin secretion eventually exhausts the adrenals, rendering them unable to play their part in the symphony. The hypoglycemic patient then reaches for a sugary snack to increase his energy, and the pancreas again dumps high levels of insulin into the bloodstream. Depending on whether the adrenals or the pancreas "wears out" first, the patient may develop hypoglycemia or diabetes, respectively.(2)
The liver has a buffering effect on blood glucose levels. Cortisol, another adrenal hormone, stimulates gluconeogenesis (conversion of amino acids and fats to glucose) in the liver when the blood sugar falls below normal. Glycogenolysis (the breakdown of liver glycogen to glucose) depends on the phosphorylase enzyme, and phosphatase enzymes break down glucose-6-phosphate into transportable glucose. Phosphorylation requires activation by glucagon from the pancreas or adrenalin from the adrenals.(6) A functional deficiency of amino acids can hamper the production of enzymes necessary to accomplish these conversions.

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #56 on: October 15, 2007, 07:54:01 PM » by JuliaofSunnyside

Does anyone know if apples have something in particular that really messes with your blood sugar? I've cut enough sugar out of my everyday eating that a little doesn't bother me anymore and low-blood-sugar episodes are rare (praise the Lord!). However, I have had them a couple of times this week after eating an apple. Would it have something to do with the glycemic index?

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #57 on: October 15, 2007, 08:44:05 PM » by cecac

Quote from: JuliaofSunnyside on October 15, 2007, 07:54:01 PM

Did you eat them on an empty stomach? That may trigger you.

Cara

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #58 on: October 15, 2007, 10:00:15 PM » by JuliaofSunnyside

Not an empty stomach, but not with a full meal either. My rule usually is that sugars have to be eaten with something else to keep the blood sugar stable, especially in the morning, but recently I can be pretty lax even on that.

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Re: Hypoglycemia [Low Blood Sugar]: Causes & Cures
« Reply #59 on: June 20, 2008, 10:55:11 AM » by ~esposita~

I am planning on making a tincture to hopefully balance out hypoglycemia and hypotension. I am planning on using the following herbs:

Alfalfa
Dandelion
Licorice
Cayenne
Kelp

Does anyone see any problem with the above combination?

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