Question:
Adrenaline Rush? Someone posted could be "reactive hypoglycemia" what is that?

I was reading the q and a's to the post "FEELS LIKE AN ADRENALINE RUSH" and someone posted it might be reactive hypoglycemia, pre-diabetes. Can someone explain this a little better because I too have these hot/cold rushes all over body. Just started after 14 mos post RNY. Everything else in life is perfect but I have not reached goal yet. Have lost 165 lbs in 14 mos with 60 lbs to go. Don't know what the shaking and hot/cold episodes are? Maybe sugar??? Need help on this one, cannot go alone on it. Thanks! Tina Biggirl    — Tina B. (posted on December 31, 2009)

December 31, 2009
Per: http://www.gicare.com/diets/hypoglycemia.aspx In some people, the body simply responds differently to the digestion of foods. Some foods are digested and absorbed rapidly, resulting in a burst of glucose entering the bloodstream. In most people the body adjusts smoothly. It would be like two children trying to balance a see-saw. There may be a slight teetering or swinging up and down as the children shift their weight to achieve the balance. In some people, however, the response is like an actively rocking see-saw swinging up and down. The body over-reacts and sets the process in motion to reduce blood glucose. The result is a glucose level that is too low. Then the body releases adrenaline, increasing glucose in the bloodstream. This is called Reactive Hypoglycemia -- the body is simply over-reacting. It is not easy to diagnose. However, it usually occurs consistently from one to three hours after a meal and returns to normal on its own. When no known medical causes are found, the diagnosis of reactive hypoglycemia is made. The best way to manage reactive hypoglycemia is have glucose enter the bloodstream at a steady, even pace. This can be done with changes in eating habits. View the website http://www.gicare.com/diets/hypoglycemia.aspx for more info and food choices
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