Question:
What is reactive hypoglycemia?

Someone said that it could be the answer for the shakes and hot/cold symptons. Does anyone have any input on these topics? Would love to hear more info on this. Thanks, Tina    — Tina B. (posted on December 31, 2009)

December 31, 2009
This is a condition also known as LOW blood sugar. It results from not eating properly. I have had it for over twenty years now. The doctors keep telling me, one of these days you will go into type 2, thank goodness it hasn't happened yet. And once I have my surgery, that chance will be even less
   — SailorDan50

December 31, 2009
Reactive hypoglycemia is a condition that results in low blood sugars after eating something that raises your blood sugars (typically a simple carbohydrate like sugar or white rice) significantly. The the pancreas over-reacts and produces too much insulin for the amount of sugar in the blood stream which lowers the blood sugar amount way too much which throws your body into hypoglycemia. I agree, it can certainly account for shaking and a feeling of hot and cold. If you feel like this is a case, invest in a glucometer and start testing your blood sugars at home.
   — Andrea U.

January 1, 2010
You can also get this feeling if your sugar drops fast. You eat it goes up and within an hour or so I drops. Again, its from eating the wrong thing. I also get it if I dont eat in the morning it makes me feel horrible but my glucose is not always textbook low it can be as low as 70 but my body produces too much insulin!
   — kmom1420