Anyone Else Having Problems with HypoGlycemia (low blood sugar)?

About a yr ago I posted a question on this web site seeking help regarding symptoms of low blood sugar and was accused of whinning because I could no longer have sugar. After suffering a year with low blood sugar symptoms, I sought help from a endocrinologist who diagnosed me as having Alimentery Hypoglycemia, this is what I learned and want to share with others. What Are the Symptoms? The symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) are different for ea person, but tend to be the same for any one person. They include: sweating, feeling warm, difficulty speaking, dizziness, inability to concentrate, hunger, drowsiness, anxiety, confusion, nausea, trembling and headaches. ALIMENTARY HYPOGLYCEMIA Occurs from a mismatch of insulin and carbohydrate and insulin which is usually due to having an abnormality of the stomach. Ordinarily, a meal sits in your stomach and is slowly released, so the carbohydrate absorption occurs over a prolonged period. For people who have stomach surgery to remove part of the stomach or who dumps most of the meal into the small intestine immediately, there is a very rapid absorption of the carbohydrate. This rapid carbohydrate absorption can be followed by a very brisk insulin release. The big insulin release can drive the glucose level very low. Of all the causes of reactive hypoglycemia, this can be the most dangerous, it has been reported to cause coma and seizures. Characteristically alimentary hypoglycemia occurs 1 - 2 hours after eating. It usually does not occur without a history of partial or total gastrectomy (stomach surgery). How you can help your Alimentary Hypoglycemia Delete simple carbs and most complex carbs from your diet, due to the carbs causing great fatigue and symptoms of hypoglycemia. Eat mainly protein foods, green veggies, and minimal fruit 4-6 x's per day to keep glucose from dropping. I was so relieved to know that this was not a question of lack of sugar or a psyco problem, but an actual (side effect) from having the RNY. My hypoglycemia is under control now and I pray this helps anyone else out there suffering from LOW BLOOD SUGAR.

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