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If i don't eat, i feel very weak and shaky, and many times get headaches. even if i miss one meal, this often happens. is this hypoglycemia?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Maybe: If you really want to know you must get a blood sugar reading shortly before, then a reading during a fast. There are new devises for diabetics for reading blood sugars without drawing blood.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

If i don't eat, i feel very weak and shaky, and many times get headaches. even if i miss one meal, this often happens. is this hypoglycemia?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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