Question 1

how rare is reactive hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

Uncommon: In someone with a normal GI tract, hypoglycemia after a meal is very uncommon.  To be fair, some people feel yucky 2 hr after eating a sugar-rich meal.  But it is rarely a low blood sugar. Most people will not feel symptoms unless the blood glu is &lt;60.  I people who have had gastric bypass or other GI surgeries, post meal hypoglycemia can occur. One cause is nesidioblastosis.

Question 2

is reactive hypoglycemia a "real" disorder?

Accepted Answer

No: In my 35 years of practice, I have never seen a case of reactive hypoglycemia.  The disorder doesn't exist, if you're overweight the symptoms are a natural response to your glucose level returning to normal. A glucose tolerance test (if you've had one) is not and never will be a valid diagnostic test for hypoglycemia. Don't waste your money o GTT or any fad diets of treatments. Lose wt if heavy.

Question 3

how common is fainting from reactive hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: But it could occur with very low blood sugar levels. https://www.drlam.com/blog/hypoglycemia-symptoms-afs-part-1/2581/

Question 4

what should you eat when you have reactive hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

Anything BUT NOT: simple sweets/ sugars

Question 5

what is reactive hypoglycemia and can you get this from eating?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Reactive hypoglcemia is generally caused by eating foods which spike your blood sugar, causing an increase in Insulin levels.  The Insulin then takes the sugar out of your blood into the cells and causes a sudden drop in blood sugar.  Usually eating foods with a low glycemic index (simple carbohydrates, sweets) will cause this.  Eating protein or fat with your carbs will help prevent it.

Question 6

whats the best test to get done to confirm reactive hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

No: In my 35 years of practice, I have never seen a case of reactive hypoglycemia.  The disorder doesn't exist, if you're overweight the symptoms are a natural response to your glucose level returning to normal. A glucose tolerance test (if you've had one) is not and never will be a valid diagnostic test for hypoglycemia. Don't waste your money o GTT or any fad diets of treatments. Lose wt if heavy.

Question 7

my g t t shows a drop from 7.8 down to 4 .0mmol  in the first hour.the lowest value was 3.6mmol.does this suggest reactive hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

THe GTT is NOT: And never will be a valid test for hypoglycemia, only for hyperglycemia. You're overweight and Insulin resistant. You won't have low sugars, only symptoms from your body correcting the high sugars after meals back to normal. Lose weight and consider medication.

Question 8

how common is fainting from non-diabetic/reactive hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

Fainting?: not so much. Feeling like fainting is much more common. Happens. The physiology of it is in people who are becoming diabetic, they are not sensitive to insulin and the insulin regulation is off. The first thing is that with less sensitivity to it, the amount of insulin secreted goes sky high. Then, if there isn't enough sugar... reactive hypOglycemia and feeling empty.

Question 9

is there an ultimate diet for reactive hypoglycemia, non-diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Whole foods: Unprocessed whole foods, adequate protein, good fats such as coconut oil, and lots of green leafy vegetables. Complex carbs are ok, but avoid refined carbs.
Avoid sugar.

Question 10

what's the difference between prediabetes and reactive hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

See details: Reactive hypoglycemia is a low blood sugar usually about 3-4 hours after eating. It is often considered a prediabetic state. True diabetes is an elevated blood sugar.

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