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I'm not diabetic.. but my blood glucose can drop to 50mg a few hours after eating.. i experience a lot of symptoms of hypoglycemia too?

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Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered

Srangely enough: Hypoglycemia is caused by consumption of sugar.When you do become hypoglycemic you need protein, not sugar. It is slower but sugar sets you up for the next episode of hypoglycemia. Stop your intake of all forms of sugar and sweeteners.

Answered 3/13/2013

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A member asked:

I'm not diabetic.. but my blood glucose can drop to 50mg a few hours after eating.. i experience a lot of symptoms of hypoglycemia too?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered

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