Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What is the name for the cycle that obese people get with hypoglycemia?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Reactive Hypoglycemi: You may be referring to reactive hypoglycemia which occurs with disordered phase one/phase two Insulin secretion in the presence of Insulin resistance which is much more common in the obese.
Answered 6/25/2014
5.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can i get some information regarding 'hypoglycemia at home' that i need to perform a micro presentation. ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How long does it take to get rid of hypoglycemia?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Could you give me some advice to get rid of hypoglycemia?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
How many carbs per day should a 41 years old female with obesity /4'11" / 235 pounds/ eat per day to avoid hypoglycemia due glycogen storage?
I'm pregnant 3 months after C-Section. I'm 40 years old, have hypoglycemia, celiac and obesity, will I be ok since I delivered via C-section only 3 months ago? How can I have a safe healthy pregnancy and make sure that my uterus won't break?
Are C-sections dangerous for a woman of 40 years old, fetus with Macrosomia and health conditions such as hypoglycemia, hypotension, Anemia, short height, obesity and heart issues (PVC)? My c-section will be next week and I have all these conditions?
I'm 40 years old, have heart issues (PVC, murmur, low blood pressure) Anemia and hypoglycemia. I'm also obese and my height is only 4'5", I'm 9 months pregnant and they want me to have a C-section because my baby is sitting, will my life be at risk?
I've gained a bit (I'm now 5'8", 220lbs), I'm starting to get very weak and tired if I don't eat more often. Can my weight be causing hypoglycemia?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
