Hypoglycemia pancreas

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Avatar f tn One way to get hypoglycemia is for your pancreas to work over time and produce too much insulin. Insulin lowers BG, carbs raise BG. your body also makes BG from protien. so for some people eating carbohydrates, carbs causes the BG to rise this causes the pancreas to make insulin if the pancreas does not stop making insulin the BG drops once the BG is gone. some people have relefe from hypoglycemia by restricting the amount of carbs they eat.
Avatar n tn Hi - I'm new here. I have pre-diabetes (about 2 years now) and have autoimmune degenerative neuropathy (CIDP for 26 years) unrelated to diabetes. I am not overweight, and am 32 years of age. My question is: does inflammation in the nervous system cause alterations in glucose metabolism? I'm currently having multiple daily bouts of hypoglycemia - my doctors can't/won't answer my question. I'm taking IVIG, Imuran and Ultram - no steroids or antidiabetics.
Avatar n tn Without insulin, these sugars build up in the bloodstream and the person becomes ill. In Hypoglycemia, the pancreas makes too MUCH insulin at times, and this overdose of insulin, if you will, causes the symptoms you describe. You will find that eating something that has some carbohydrates in it will make you feel better quicker than something that is low in carbohydrates when you feel this way. Many people exeperience this and there can be many causes.
Avatar n tn Eat some protein with foods that have carbs so as to slow down the digestion and absorption of those carbs, and avoid sugary caffeinated drinks, for caffeine can be a real problem for people who deal with hypoglycemia. Some people find that they can stave off hypoglycemia by eating small snacks often throughout the day rather than huge meals. --that was copied from an answer posted by another volunteer on 7/23/2007, who is very knowledgeable on the subject of hypoglycemia.
Avatar n tn immune systems to attack and kill off their pancreas insulin-producing cells, but type 2 diabetics have working pancreas organs. Some type 2 diabetics are diabetic because the pancreas doesn't produce ENOUGH insulin, while others are diabetic because of insulin resistance (usually because of insulin resistance in overabundant fat cells). So your pancreas is working. If it were not, you would be taking insulin. But your type 2 status means that it is not working optimally.
Avatar f tn I would see your doctor about this very soon, as folks with hypoglycemia may develop diabetes later on. You may have pre-diabetes, and need to go on a diabetic diet. Meanwhile, make sure you have both protein and carbohydrates with all meals, and with all snacks, which you seem to be doing. You also might need to get a dietary consult and/or see an endocrinologist, for both are specially trained in working with people with blood sugar problems.
Avatar n tn I will share with you my knowledge of both. Hypoglycemia occurs when a persons pancreas produces too much insulin and their blood sugar drops low enough to produce symptoms of a low blood sugar that may include shakiness, sweating or clammy feeling, or mental confusion. When this happens, glucose needs to be given to raise the blood sugar to a normal level. Healthy mid-meal snacks help stabilize blood sugars and usually can prevent severe hypoglycemic events.
Avatar f tn I have hep c and recently diagnosed woith hypoglycemia im very scared what will happen to me TY KRISTINE SMITH
Avatar n tn 8) you have reactive hypoglycemia. eat carbohydrates pancreas makes insulin but keeps producing insulin beyond what is needed thus driving BG down.
Avatar n tn org/diseases-conditions/hypoglycemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20373685 There is something called reactive hypoglycemia. In people without diabetes, hypoglycemia can result from the body producing too much insulin after a meal, causing blood sugar levels to drop. This is called reactive hypoglycemia. Reactive hypoglycemia can be an early sign of diabetes. https://www.diabetes.
Avatar n tn Just from the very brief description you wrote, this sounds more like hypoglycemia to me... that's when glucose levels go too low rather than too high as in diabetes. You might want to try sipping about a half cup of orange juice when you feel this way, and see if you feel better within about 15 minutes to a half hour. If so, then this would indicate that your blood sugar is running too low.
Avatar m tn you probably have reactive hypoglycemia you eat your BG way high because your pancreas is slow to react, your BG goes down but your pancreas still pumps out insulin (its slow to react). some people help control it by eating LCHF (Low Carb High Fat). by eating low carb your pancreas doesnt need to make much insulin so it doesnt over shoot as much and cause the lows. BG of 22 puts you firmly in house of Diabetes.
2088051 tn?1334542007 So I Was Diagnosed With Hypoglycemia When I Was 15.. I'm 18 Now. It Seems Like It's Gotten Worse As I've Gotten Older. I'll Eat.. Then Not Even An Hour Later, I'll Start Shaking. This Stuff Is Horrible. I Just Need To Know If It's Because I'm Not Eating Enough Or It's Because Of The Food I Eat. Help!
Avatar n tn If true hypoglycemia is rare, then when do they decide that this is not reactive hypoglycemia and decide to treat her for diabetes. I am really worried! This has been going on for a year now and I see symptoms getting worse and worry that I'm not doing enough but when the Ped Endo won't listen, what next?? **Do these numbers of the 145's 198's and 245's indicate a need for insulin? **Does her GTT reslut look like a typical or early Type 1 GTT result???
Avatar n tn Only after lunch, no other times? Hypoglycemia is possible. See a doctor, get tested, learn what's happening to you.
Avatar f tn To monitor insulin production by beta cells in the pancreas and to help determine hypoglycemia ask for a C-Peptide test. As I stated earlier ask for a thyroid test too. These two tests should go hand-in-hand to help determine why your postprandial glucose drops so rapidly. And, yes, please go see an Endocrinologist, a diabetes specialist as he/she can not only perform these tests, but also explain the outcome and how to treat, if any. Good luck.
Avatar n tn Most typically insulin is prescribed during pregnancy. Glyburide forces your pancreas to put out insulin. This may or may not be effective, though there is a risk of lows. You can also help yourself by avoiding sweets and eating plenty of healthy fats, and proteins, and eating complex carbs in moderation.
Avatar n tn This means avoiding foods with high glycemic index and avoiding caffiene (caffienated beverages and foods can wreck havoc with people who suffer from hypoglycemia because caffiene stimulates the pancreas to increase its insulin production, thereby making the hypoglycemia worse).
Avatar n tn I have been to the Emergency Room Several times along with seeing my own Doctor. I have been told that I have hypoglycemia that in the next year of so will turn into full Diabetes. I have also seen a Cardiologist and had a EcoCardioghram (not sure of spelling), I have had a brain scan along with blood work. Was diagnosed with low blood sugar, a heart valve leak and a heart mumor and Anxiety Disorders. I do not feel as if I am getting any better, every day I feel awful.
Avatar n tn Several months ago, reports published that many post bypass Sx people have benign pancreatic tumors causing hypoglycemia. Seems, though, no one yet sure if those tumors should be removed -- it corrects hyppoglycemia, but no one knows how long it will be before more grow. My doctors feel it best to try to treat the unstable insulin, but the endocrinologist admits he is going through uncharted territory and merely "guessing" what to do. I was put on Metformin (Glucophage) 500 mg.
Avatar n tn Your symptoms of headaches, shakes and lightheadedness sound like hypoglycemia, which is LOW blood sugar. Other symptoms would be if you get hot and break out in a sweat, find yourself feeling confused or perhaps depressed or irritable, or find yourself yawning for no reason. This can happen to people when they have not eaten in a long time or if they eat something that has a lot of quickly digested carbohydrates that cause the pancreas to be stimulated too much.
Avatar m tn Hi In 1957 I probably had an autoimmune reaction (think what happens when you get type 1 diabetes). In 1964 I took a glucose tolerance test because I get hypoglycemia many hours after eating too much sugar/starch/alchol (S). It was 70 1/2 hr 130 1 hr 175 2 hr 185 extended 3 hr 100 very minor low sugar episode about 4 hr. (no reading). My A1C has been about 6 since the test has been invented. My highest fasting blood sugar has been 90. Am I prediabetic?