Question 1

how do i know exactly what is hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

Hypoglycemia: Is low blood sugar.  It is blood sugar levels &lt; 70 mg/dl.

Question 2

is hypoglycemia a true illness?

Accepted Answer

No and yes: Hi. Any diabetic taking insulin will tell you how very real hypoglycemia is. However, there is an utter nonsense self-diagnosis of "hypoglycemia" that is not in the same universe as "true illness". There are also true hypoglycemia cases (VERY rare) due to tumors or hyperplasia of the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. So if you take insulin or your pancreas makes it inappropriately, yes

Question 3

what to eat on a hypoglycemia diet?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic diet: A diabetic diet is good for both high and low blood sugars. Avoid fast carbs, white sugar, refined flour foods, high fat foods. Instead eat smaller amounts, proteins, complex carbs, eat more frequently. The goal is to avoid spikes in your metabolism. Okay to check in with your doc. Be well.

Question 4

what is a good diet for hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

Hypoglycemia: There is no good diet for hypoglycemia.

If you have diabetes and take insulin you need to reduce the dose.

If you are not on medication for diabetes and your blood sugar is low please call your doctor and a visit to the Emergency Room would be important -  and do that ASAP.

Question 5

how to handle a case of hypoglycemia at home?

Accepted Answer

Orange juice: A glass of oj followed by a meal will do the trick. If you don't have orange juice, try another juice or even candy. Life savers can be a life saver.

Question 6

is there a special diet to control hypoglycemia?

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Yes: The diet for hypoglycemia is no sugar, no white flour and eating small amounts of protein, like a handful of nuts, every 2 hours.

Question 7

can eating dinner only a day cause hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

No: You may feel tired and lethargic, but one meal only a day does not cause significant low blood sugars .
Though eating one meal a day does not cause low blood sugars- it is not healthy do that .
You should eat 3meals/day in moderate amount rather than 1 meal/day.

Question 8

is it a concern of having hypoglycemia in children?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hypoglycemia in anyone, including children, can suggest an underlying metabolic problem including Insulin resistance or other pancreatic problems.  Hypoglycemia in anyone should be further evaluated by your doctor.

Question 9

is there a particular test to diagnose hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

Blood glucose: Any blood glucose monitor thats typically used for diabetics also will diagnose low blood sugar. It just takes a small drop of blood on a test strip inserted into the monitor. You get an answer in about 5 seconds. Normal is 70-100 fasing.

Question 10

please describe a good diet for someone with hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

Small meals: frequent, small meals typically is good to maintain blood sugar

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