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I started feeling weak (2 hours after eating). i checked blood sugar & it was 49. it went to 76 after oj. i have no history of this. what causes it?

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Hypoglycemia: Postprandial (after meals) hypoglycemia can occur after gastric surgery (exaggerated insulin response), simple overgrowth of insulin producing cells, problems with bowel functionally moving food along your GI tract, diabetes or autoimmune issues. It is curious you have a blood sugar machine and should talk to your doctor about this. Low glycemic foods would be recommended.

Answered 2/19/2017

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