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Sometimes i feel hungry all of a sudden and start sweating, what could be the cause?
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Hypoglycemia: or rapid drop in blood sugar due to insulin release. Avoid by eating high protein, low carbohydrate diet to avoid rapid swings in blood sugar. For acute relief eat a high protein snack like a handful of nuts. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 7/15/2015
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Many possibilities: One possibility is a low blood sugar - if you are not a diabetic taking insulin, this can be reactive hypoglycemia. Typically this follows after eating simple carbs on an empty stomach. Rapid rise in blood sugar is met with a big increase in insulin, which then causes a fall in blood sugar. Low blood sugar can cause sweating, headaches and confusion - and even seizures. Resolves after eating.
Answered 7/15/2015
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