Question 1

i took a nap & i woke up dizzy i measured blood glucose level it was 42.i took sugar, but does this means that i have hypoglycemia awareness? & shouldn't my body wake me up at level of 60?

Accepted Answer

: The more time your blood sugar gets low, the less your body is aware that it is low. If you have diabetes, that is a problem when your body is not aware that it is low.

Question 2

can hyperthyroid cause low blood sugar? i get bouts of dizziness if i don't eat every 2 hours or upon waking. eating helps a little but doesn't resolv

Accepted Answer

Hyperthyroidism: If you are treated for hyperthyroidism and have the issues you report you must see your doctor as soon as possible to see what is happening and get your thyroid levels under control.

Question 3

low blood sugar. what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Glucose metabolism: There are different forms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The most common is called reactive hypoglycemia in which the sugar rises high and then dips low a few hours later. My personal view is that this is an early stage in the development of diabetes. If you go the exercise and diet route this is not a high risk, however.  A six meal, low carb diet is best.

Question 4

how can i treat low blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

You need a diagnosis: You need to find out if your blood sugars are really low and what might be precipitating hypoglycemia if you have it. Long-term treatment will depend on the underlying diagnosis.  Please see your doctor.

Question 5

what are low blood sugar symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Hypoglycemia: blurry vision
rapid heartbeat
sudden mood changes
sudden nervousness
unexplained fatigue
pale skin
headache
hunger
shaking
sweating
difficulty sleeping
skin tingling
trouble thinking clearly or concentrating
loss of consciousness

Question 6

how do people treat low blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: The body naturally adjusts the blood levels of sugar, mainly glucose. If you have low blood glucose, you should be investigated to determine the cause and treat the cause. Otherwise, in a healthy person, usual balanced diet is sufficient to maintain normal blood sugar levels.

Question 7

what can i eat to help low blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Many ways: Eat a balanced diet.  Eat more frequently.  Eat less refined sugars and include more protein and perhaps fat.  Don't miss meals and stay away from colas, candy, pastries and other such sweets.  A 6 time a day meal plan that includes a mixture of complex carbohydrates, protein, fat and fiber are good for you.  If you have recurring problems, see your pcp and perhaps a nutritionist/dietician/ get ck.

Question 8

how simple is it to get low blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Depends on what drug: Hi. That totally depends on what drug(s) you're being treated with. I'm gonna go out on a limb and presume you're a diabetic. If you're on insulin, it's easy to get hypoglycemic, especially if you're type 1. If you're type 2 on any combination of metformin, a GLP-1 drug, a DPP4 inhibitor, an SGLT2 inhibitor, it's hard to get too low; insulin easy, sulfonylurea drug possible but not super easy.

Question 9

what can i do to not get low blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Do you have low suga: The body naturally adjusts the blood levels of sugar, mainly glucose.  If you have low blood glucose, you should be investigated to determine the cause and treat the cause.  Otherwise, in a healthy person, usual balanced diet is sufficient to maintain normal blood sugar levels.

Question 10

how rare is fainting from low blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Quite common: If you are on insulin and do not check your blood sugars or  skip meals it can easily happen. If you are not on insulin it is very uncommon. You should see your doctor for testing.

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I took a nap & i woke up dizzy i measured blood glucose level it was 42.i took sugar, but does this means that i have hypoglycemia awareness? & shouldn't my body wake me up at level of 60?

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