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I do eat like im supposed to but i start getting the shakes really baf like i havnt ate. whats that mean? im a diabetic or what could it be?

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Dr. Pouya Shafipour answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Too much carbohydrat: You might be eating too much simple carbohydrates which is lowering your blood sugar and causing the shakes and hunger. I suggest following a low carbohydrate higher lean protein and higher fish and plant-based fat diet. Seeing your doctor for a simple blood test to check your fasting sugar also is highly recommended.

Dr Bowen agreed

Answered 11/24/2014

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