low blood sugar
I can tell you that this is something that I have been battling for quite some time.
Prior to having my WLS I battled with insulin resistance. I was not a diabetic but I was thiiiiiis close (diabetes did/does run in my family).... this would be interspersed with periods of hypoglycemia.
Now I am 2+ years out (will be three in September) and I battle hypoglycemia more than ever. I can tell when my sugars are getting borderline just by the physical symptoms that go along with low blood sugar. For me, that means the jitters, shakes, feelings of getting anxious, etc. I do have a blood sugar tester (from my pre WLS days) and when I get it out and test, sure enough my sugar levels are decreasing.
I make sure that I start my day with good carbs (oatmeal) and that I try to never go more than 2-3 hrs. without getting some food in me. I try to focus on the protein first and then get a good carb in .... of course I do my protein drinks interspersed throughout the day. I also find that if I start to get a little dehydrated that it will dramatically increase the susceptibility of future sugar issues. So I make SURE that I work to get my fluids in.
Even with everything that I do to maintain my sugar levels I still have times where it still unravels on me. Just a few days ago I woke up out of a sound sleep with massive symptoms of low sugar. I was so jittery, unfocused and out of it that I had to wake up my husband and off to the kitchen he went and soon I was sitting up in bed and eating 1/2 of a peanut butter sandwich. I cannot take in too much sugar during these episodes or it will have the counter effect of raising my sugar level and then it will plummet even more. So I have to focus on the protein dense foods that have some sugar in them.
Sorry for rambling on about this....you just asked if someone else had suffered the same problems and here I gave you the blow by blow on my situation. Hope that it helps you out some!
If this is something that you are finding yourself dealing with on increasing level you SHOULD consult with your dr. as they need to be aware of the situation. Hope that you get to feeling better soon!
Best wishes....
Elizabeth ---------------->
Elizabeth,
Thank you so much for your reply. No, it isn't too much info - this is all new to me and something that I have to learn to deal with. Tips and other's experiences are helpful; plus, just knowing there are other's with the same problems let me know that I'm not alone!
I have an appt with my internist this Friday. My husband is a diabetic and so I've had him check my sugar levels when I get to feeling really bad. They are in the 40's at times.
I'm sure diet will be the key! Eating is difficult because I have no appetite at all and sometimes forget to eat! I am making a real effort to get carbs in my diet with every meal and to add a couple of snack/meals during the day!
Thanks again for your advise -
Karen
I have been a diabetic for 9 years, and have found milk has helped with low sugar levels. If that does not work alone, I add peanut butter. this is nothing to mess around with. I would see a qualified endocrinologist, so that he could log what it is that causes this. I have a great one, Dr. Koppers, he is located in Liberty, Mo. I don't know where you live, but I'm sure you could find one close to you. I wish you good luck!!! Cindy
Thanks Cindy for your response!
My husband is a diabetic and sees Dr. Orr who is an endocrinologist and also in Liberty. I made an appt with my primary care doctor (Olson - he's in Liberty) for Friday. I have had my husband check my sugar levels with his meter and when it gets bad, they are in the 40's.
I will try the milk and peanut butter. I drank orange juice the other day but it seemed to take a long time before I felt better I know I need to start adding a couple of snacks/meals so that I'm getting something to eat every few hours or at least talk the doctor and see what he recommends. Thanks agains for your reply!
Karen
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