i might have low blood sugar so how can i increase my low blood sugar?

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Answer 1

Best to know: Before you try to increase your blood sugar, make sure you know what your blood sugar is. If you are diabetic, then finger stick with your glucose monitor. If you are not diabetic, then go see your doc for labs and exam. Low blood sugars can be dangerous, so proper diagnosis first. Then treatment. Be well.

Answer 2

Yes.: Hypoglycemia is abnormally low blood sugar levels. Though laboratories have different cut-offs, usually a blood sugar less than 70 mg/dl is considered low. Normally, the body regulates blood sugar to prevent extremely high or low blood sugar. There are some serious and some not so serious causes for hypoglycemia, and a thorough evaluation with appropriate testing is in order.

Answer 3

By definition: By definition 'yes, ' the word hypoglycemia means low blood sugar levels - are you asking the meaning of the word? Or perhaps you are asking something a little different?

Answer 4

Yes: Low blood sugar can make you confused and not aware of what's going on around you. In severe cases, it can make someone pass out completely. The only way to prove this is to check the blood sugar with a glucometer.

Answer 5

Absolutely: These symptoms are due to decreased glucose delivery to the brain cells stemming from hypoglycemia, hence the alteration in focus and alertness level.

Answer 6

Glucose metabolism: There are different forms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The most common is called reactive hypoglycemia in which the sugar rises high and then dips low a few hours later. My personal view is that this is an early stage in the development of diabetes. If you go the exercise and diet route this is not a high risk, however. A six meal, low carb diet is best.

Answer 7

Definition is key: True and clincally significant 'low blood sugar' is actually not as simple as 'below a cut-off.' for diabetics it is (we say <70 is low), bc they are on meds that can cause severe lows. But for non-diabetics/healthy ppl, sugar in 40's can be normal. It becomes a problem only if it causes true hypoglycemic symptoms- in that case, see endocrinologist for confirmation and evaluation of cause.

Answer 8

4 reactive hypoglyce: Eat only meat or fish or cheese or eggs or poultry and low starch veggies, drink only water. In other words avoid all carbs, carbs will only briefly raise your sugar levels and then you will get hungry again. The fats in the meat or fish or cheese or eggs or poultry will act like a "log on your metabolic fire" to keep your blood sugar stable for hours.

Answer 9

Many ways: Eat a balanced diet. Eat more frequently. Eat less refined sugars and include more protein and perhaps fat. Don't miss meals and stay away from colas, candy, pastries and other such sweets. A 6 time a day meal plan that includes a mixture of complex carbohydrates, protein, fat and fiber are good for you. If you have recurring problems, see your pcp and perhaps a nutritionist/dietician/ get ck.

Answer 10

Many things : Easiest ones to keep around are orange juice or chocolate, but really anything with high sugar content will give you a quick boost.

Answer 11

Fat & protein: Eat a high protein, high fat diet. Minimize simple sugars and alcohol. You can eat some complex carbohydrates. When you cut down on sugar you'll release less Insulin and have less wide fluctuations in blood sugar.

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