Question 1

why is it that i fall asleep after eating?

Accepted Answer

Post Prandial Slump: You may have an increase in blood sugar, followed by Insulin release followed by a decrease in blood sugar - which leaves you feeling tired.

Question 2

i fall asleep after eating something sweet?

Accepted Answer

Few ideas: This can be related to a few things.  First, glucose has rapid absorption as do other simple sugars so there is a quick high and then a quick low, often that leads to sleepiness.  Also there can be digestive issues as the something sweet could contain gluten or something else making you sleepy.  Watch out, leads to increased calorie intake=weight gain!

Question 3

my sugar shows normal, but i fall asleep after eating anything sweet.?

Accepted Answer

Avoid sweets: Some people have hormone changes occur after eating sweets that make them drowsy.  Most often, these people are on their way to getting diabetes if they don&#x27;t have it already. To avoid this, avoid eating concentrated sweets, or do something physically active to offset the drowsiness.  Caffeine may be helpful, but can also set someone up for feeling even more drowsy later on when it wears off.

Question 4

what does it mean when you fall asleep right after eating on a daily basis?

Accepted Answer

Low Testosterone: May indicate low testosterone levels or sleep apnea syndrome.

Question 5

does eating carbohydrate food make you fall asleep better?

Accepted Answer

Insulin: Yes, but in a round about way that is not healthy. Eating too many sugars or carbohydrates causes the pancreas to work overtime.  When the pancreas is working overtime it sends out too much Insulin which tells the cells to absorb as much sugar as possible from the blood. The brain feels this and it causes one to be sleepy.  But, too much sugar burns out the pancreas and diabetes ensues.

Question 6

is it normal for a 7 week and 5 days old to sleep 5-6hours in total? she been like that in the past couple days she look tired. she will fall asleep in the boob but won't go to sleep like she normally do. is she not eating enough to sleep? help!!!

Accepted Answer

See doc today!: Any marked change in activity in a young baby needs to be evaluated right away.  Especially if the baby is less alert. Call the baby's doc now and have her seen today, too. If she is worse now,  go to the ER.  If you are taking any medications, prescription or over the counter, stop!

Question 7

is it abnormal for eating kind of a lot of food to make you want to fall asleep, and how does it make you tired?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Eating a lot stimulates the "parasympathetic" nervous system which causes the body to "rest and digest".

Question 8

lately at the same time everyday, usually around 6:00pm ive been feeling extremely tired like i could just fall asleep. i am eating all the right foods and have no other symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Labs: I would get a Doctor check up with labs for the thyroid gland. That gland regulates your metabolism. Sometimes it works irregularly. Get the thyroid TSH and free T4 lab work done.

Question 9

will eating melatonin before sleep every night (1mg sublingual) affect my testosterone levels? because i really can't fall asleep and i need it.

Accepted Answer

No: It will not affect testosterone.

Question 10

my daughter is 3 months old and shes crying i believe due to teething and shes not eating as much as she would because shell cry after and eventually fall asleep, is the eating situation normal ?

Accepted Answer

: Do whatever you can to keep her hydrated. Check in with your Pediatrician. While not unusual, 3 months is a bit earThat way you will both be able to get some rest.ly. For tips to provide her with support, it would be wise to schedule an appointment with a pediatric dental specialist, a Pedodontist.

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Why is it that i fall asleep after eating?

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I fall asleep after eating something sweet?

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My sugar shows normal, but i fall asleep after eating anything sweet.?

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What does it mean when you fall asleep right after eating on a daily basis?

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Does eating carbohydrate food make you fall asleep better?

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Is it normal for a 7 week and 5 days old to sleep 5-6hours in total? she been like that in the past couple days she look tired. she will fall asleep in the boob but won't go to sleep like she normally do. is she not eating enough to sleep? help!!!

A member asked:

Is it abnormal for eating kind of a lot of food to make you want to fall asleep, and how does it make you tired?

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Lately at the same time everyday, usually around 6:00pm ive been feeling extremely tired like i could just fall asleep. i am eating all the right foods and have no other symptoms.

A member asked:

Will eating melatonin before sleep every night (1mg sublingual) affect my testosterone levels? because i really can't fall asleep and i need it.

A member asked:

My daughter is 3 months old and shes crying i believe due to teething and shes not eating as much as she would because shell cry after and eventually fall asleep, is the eating situation normal ?

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