Non-diabetic Hypoglycemia

February 23rd, 2009

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How to avoid Non-diabetic Hypoglycemia?

I am having hypoglycemic conditions anytime I eat any sugar. Basically, my pancreas hyper-reacts to sugar and dumps insulin into my blood. Sometimes, I have to have more insulin, even though I do not eat nothing and I often get the symptoms after training. What are some lifestyle changes I can do to avoid these symptoms, or to remove them all?  Thank you!

So, what is non-diabetic hypoglycemia?

According to drugs.com, non-diabetic hypoglycemia is a condition in which the sugar (glucose) in your blood drops too low.  When your blood sugar is low, your muscles and brain cells do not have enough energy to work well.  This type of low blood sugar happens in people who do not have diabetes.  There are two types of non-diabetic hypoglycemia, which are called fasting hypoglycemia and reactive hypoglycemia.   Fasting hypoglycemia often happens after going without food for eight hours or longer.  Reactive hypoglycemia usually happens about 2 to 4 hours after a meal.

What are the causes of non-diabetic hypoglycemia?

Here are some of the possible causes of hypoglycemia.

Fasting hypoglycemia:
Certain medicines.
Drinking large amounts of alcohol. Alcohol is found in beer, wine, or hard liquor.
Low levels of certain hormones.
Liver disease, kidney disease, or other serious illness.
The body makes too much insulin (hormone that moves glucose out of the blood stream and into cells to be used for energy). This condition is called hyperinsulinism.
Certain types of tumors (growths).
Disorders which affect the way your body uses glucose.
The body over-reacts to the action of insulin, causing the blood sugar to drop too much.
Reactive hypoglycemia:
The causes of reactive hypoglycemia are not always clear. Some people who have had stomach surgery may have problems with low blood sugar after the surgery. Disorders which affect the way the body uses glucose may also cause reactive hypoglycemia. Sometimes, the cause of reactive hypoglycemia is not known.

What the doctors have to say about hypoglycemia

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