Reactive hypoglycemia foods to eat
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This type of hypoglycemia does not lead to diabetes.
Well, as reactive hypoglycemia tends to occur after eating high-carb meals due to the fast spike and then crash of blood sugar, I would focus eating foods that do not cause this. Stay away from heavily processed starches (pastas, cereals, breads) and get your carbs from healthy sources like sweet potatoes, spinach, peppers, and other vegetables. A white rice or quinoa would be alright in small amounts and in moderation.
Without proper testing results one assumption is you experienced reactive hypoglycemia. Reactive hypoglycemia [or alimentary hypoglycemia] is low glucose [blood sugar] that occurs after a meal — usually one to three hours after eating.
Try the following:
• Eat several small meals and snacks throughout the day, no more than three hours apart.
• Eat a well-balanced diet including lean and nonmeat sources of protein and high-fiber foods including whole grains, fruit and vegetables.
It’s taken me two years, but I think I figured out that I have reactive hypoglycemia. I’m F, 38 always been super healthy and focused on health. Right before or during my period, if I don’t eat enough or on time I get hypoglycemic. If I eat dinner too late, reactive hypoglycemia happens. It’s a horrible feeling!
m not sure that eating every two hours is ideal for reactive hypoglycemia. Again, check with the doctor(s) treating you to see if altering what you eat and when you eat it might help you feel better.
What you are experiencing is called reactive hypoglycemia [or alimentary hypoglycemia] which is low glucose that occurs after a meal — usually one to three hours after eating. What also can be happening is a carb crash caused by eating mashed potatoes and buger bun [white bread]. Eating a meal laden with high carbs can cause your pancreas to kick into overdrive to produce insulin to counteract the onset of sugar from the foods you just consumed. That rush of insulin now creates a yo-yo effect.
This is because there are so many factors that can contribute to hypoglycemia -- stress, hormones, activity, what foods you eat, and a myriad more. So sometimes the hypoglycemia doesn't happen when you are being tested. But it is worth asking your doctor to check for. The symptoms are exactly what you describe -- light-headed feeling, nausea sometimes, hunger sometimes, dazed feeling, fatigue, headache, hot or cold spells with no reason, unexplained yawning.
After 2 years of dieting, I went to have my A1C checked because my sugar levels have been jumping over 160 after I eat, then two hours later crashing to 36. Assuming I was just not doing well, the doc calls me to tell me I have reversed my pre diabeties. A1C is 5.4. So then why is this happening? She has no idea and kinda blew me off. Now I do not know what to do. Is this normal? If not what should I be looking for?
I am a 33 year old woman, mother of 4 and in good health. Not obese, about 5' 7" and around 150 lbs. For the past few years, I get really shaky and weak and my heart pounds right after I eat. It lasts a good hour and then I feel better. I told my doctor and she did a fasting blood sugar on me and it came back fine. But I feel fine if I don't eat. However, I have to force myself to eat because the longer I go without eating, the worse I feel after I finally do.
ve been researching reactive hypoglycemia as well. I recently had an OGTT w/insulin check and my two hr glucose dropped to 55 (from 66 at the 1hr). Anyway, the 55 was flagged as being low. Now, what occurred with you could be totally normal, I don't know...I don't want to freak you out with my next statement because it might not apply, but I have read that reactive hypoglycemia *can be* associated with hypothyroidism and adrenal issues.
i know these sound like normal readings but why am i feeling the hypoglycemia symptoms? and would this be reactive hypoglycemia.. sorry this is long trying to add as much info as i can.. im 5'5" 108 lbs so im underweight if this could be a cause. i know meters can be off so maybe im lower then what the reading says or are they pretty accurate with the lower readings?
Thankyou for anyone who read. again sorry this is long.
You eat sugar, your body over produces insulin in reaction to the sugar overload. Problem is, it is eating all the sugar out of your blood. Then comes the cold sweats, dizziness, lightheaded, anxiety, like a panic attack. Panic attacks, Mitral Valve Prolapse, and hypoglycemia all have pretty much the same symptoms. I know, I have had them all. So please get it checked before something bad happens. Let me know what happens. Good Luck.
t eat much the night before, picked at his food, or was just too tired to eat, then he may be a child who needs to eat some carbs before he goes to bed. It could be that he just went too long without food and his body needed those carbs in order to have enough energy to wake up.
If, on the other hand, he ate lots of foods with a high glycemic index before he went to bed, such as sweet juices, pizza, fries, etc.
Trembling, fatigue and headaches after meals may be caused by postprandial hypoglycemia or reactive hypoglycemia. To verify this diagnosis, you need to check your blood sugar level ( a blood glucose level that falls below 70mg/dL). This condition usually occurs in individuals who do not have diabetes. Associated symptoms include sweating, dizziness, anxiety, confusion, weakness and difficulty with speech.
I am diabetic, but do often deal with hypoglycemia. I have relatives and friends who are reactive hypoglycemics -- the worst has to avoid caffeine as well as high-glycemic index foods.
It sounds like Reactive Hypoglycemia refers to people that have low blood sugar after eating, even if they eat sufficient carbs. It seems as though Reactive Hypoglycemia exists in some people entirely separate from any diagnosis of diabetes. (but they check to make sure as hypoglycemia is a symptom often experienced by diabetics).
I was almost killed recently while in the hospital, because they thought it was regular hypoglycemia and drew blood without giving me anything to eat or drink. I need to find out the current, correct medical term for my condition so that this won't happen again.
My symptoms: If I don't eat for a long time, my blood sugar drops rapidly and preciptously. Overexertion, stress, heat and dehydration also contribute. Having blood drawn almost always triggers an attack.
Due to your sugar not actually being hypoglycemic (this is below 70) it's not likely reactive hypoglycemia. Reactive hypoglycemia is your sugar dropping within 4 hours after too many carbs eaten in non-diabetics.
Based on your having dumping syndrome, it's likely that it's what is causing your symptoms. It's called late dumping. It might be something you could check into.
A late dumping phase may happen about 1 to 3 hours after eating.
t take any stimulants (coffee, chocolate, alcohol, etc.) so reactive hypoglycemia seems to be a good lead....if only I had the correct test to diagnose it.
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you have reactive hypoglycemia. eat carbohydrates pancreas makes insulin but keeps producing insulin beyond what is needed thus driving BG down.
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.
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