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When i get really hungry i get bad heart palpitation? and get them sometimes after i eat? it scares me! thanks

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Dr. Tamer Yacoub answered

? Hypoglycemia: most likely due to rapid drop of the sugar commonly happens 2-4 hours after carb rich meals. Best treatment is the rule of 3 3 meals, 3 snacks 3 hours apart of a low carb/high protein/ modest fat meals & snacks.

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Answered 9/14/2017

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A member asked:

When i get really hungry i get bad heart palpitation? and get them sometimes after i eat? it scares me! thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tamer Yacoub answered

Dr Webber agreed

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