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Had mild hypoglycemia, no diabetes. 6 months postpartum, now sugar constantly dropping range of 70-42. eat a clean diet, drink water. why the big drop?

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Dr. Jesse Krakauer answered

Good question: B"sd important question - most common would be reactive hypoglycemia - a pre diabetic condition with overproduction of sugar by the liver and some delay in insulin release with meals. Hypoglycemia, however deserves a proper endocrinology evaluation. glad to discuss

Answered 10/24/2016

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A member asked:

Had mild hypoglycemia, no diabetes. 6 months postpartum, now sugar constantly dropping range of 70-42. eat a clean diet, drink water. why the big drop?

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Dr. Jesse Krakauer answered

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