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I am hypaglecemic and have been dizzy and lightheaded for over 4 hours. it's never lasted this long. what can i do. do i need medical attention?
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See doctor for test: Reactive hypoglycemia or postprandial hypoglycemia, recurrent episodes of symptomatic hypoglycemia, within 4 hours after high carbohydrate meal in people who do not have diabetes.Thought to represent a consequence of excessive Insulin release triggered by the carbohydrate meal but continuing past the digestion and disposal of glucose from meal.Eating small meals helps. Dr. Rule out other causes.
Answered 6/25/2014
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