Question 1

diarrhea is watery and yellow in colour occasionally chunky in appearance. did a white blood cell count test which came back normal, electrolytes and sugars also normal. sypmtoms have been present for a week.

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. Take Imodium or PeptoBismol and it that does not help in a day or so it would be prudent to see your doctor. 
Wish you good health!

Question 2

will 5htp or st. john's wort help with constant nausea, diarrhea, anxiety, insomnia? tried remeron (mirtazapine) 6 months, raised blood sugars, nothing for anxiety.

Accepted Answer

As above: Herbal medication can be helpful sometimes, but u need to remember , they have chemical that can interact  with u medication. Instead  of experimenting  with drugs , see a mental health  professional
 for evaluation  and treatment.

Question 3

what are the benefits of sugar?

Accepted Answer

Energy: Sugar is one of the main sources of energy our bodies are designed to use.  Too much sugar, of course, can lead to things like obesity and diabetes.

Question 4

is 169 high for checking your sugar?

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Yes: Depending on the timing this could be very high (if you have not taken any calories in for a while) or moderately elevated (right after a big meal.) in either case that reading is high enough to discuss with your doctor and have further testing.

Question 5

what happens if you have too much sugar?

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Hypoglycemia: As a result of too much sugar at once, your body can make a large surge of Insulin to handle the sugar. As a result, you may experience a post sugar low, called hypoglycemia, it might present as fatigue, tiredness, lethargy. It is best to have sugar with fiber and protein in the diet, the fiber and protein slow the absorption of sugar into the blood.

Question 6

is there any sugar in effervescent k-lytte?

Accepted Answer

Yes, A Small Amount: Every manufacturer of potassium supplements may vary in the amount and type of sugars, but there will be a small amount.  (even in the tablets that are swallowed whole.)
most medications that have flavorings will have added sugars to make the flavoring taste good.  Potassium is very bitter tasting and the effervescent forms require flavor and sugar to cover the taste.

Question 7

notmal blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Please elaborate: Please elaborate your question. What would you like to know about normal sugar.Normal fasting  glucose levels in blood are less than 100. Between 100 and 126 are prediabetic or glucose intolerant, after 127 pre diabetic. A1c is normal <5.6 prediabetics 5.7-6.4. Diabetics are >6.5, uncontrolled diabetics are A1c >7.

Question 8

what is blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Blood glucose conc.: This is the concentration of glucose in a person's blood stream, partcularly, the serum of the blood.  The normal range is 75-115 mg/dl.

Question 9

how to stop diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This is strictly determined by the cause of the diarrhea.  Without seeing you, obtaining a history and doing an exam of you and the stools, there is no easy way to diagnose and treat you.  See a doctor.

Question 10

is sugar really toxic?

Accepted Answer

Yes, especially long: Sugar is the primary fuel for the functions of your cells, but that level is highly regulated. So, when level stays above the "normal range" as it categorized as hyperglycemia and later diabetes. Sugar level is higher after meals, but body normally brings it back down. Long term high bs is "toxic to cells" and causes many problems, thus so important to control dm.
Consult your doc..
Good luck.

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Will 5htp or st. john's wort help with constant nausea, diarrhea, anxiety, insomnia? tried remeron (mirtazapine) 6 months, raised blood sugars, nothing for anxiety.

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What are the benefits of sugar?

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Is 169 high for checking your sugar?

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What happens if you have too much sugar?

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Is there any sugar in effervescent k-lytte?

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