Are You A Non-Diabetic Hypoglycemic?

by Nickie Waters

Are You A Non-Diabetic Hypoglycemic - Or Do You Know Someone Who Has Non-Diabetes Hypoglycemia?

You may be wondering what I'm talking about. Believe me, if you don't know what hypoglycemia is, you're not alone.
And it's safe to say, if you don't know what hypoglycemia is, then you're 'sure as heck' not going to know if you're a non-diabetic hypoglycemic!

So let me explain hypoglycemia...

Hypoglycemia Causes, Signs And Symptoms


Let's start with what causes it…

Hypoglycemia occurs when your blood glucose (sugar) levels get too low. Glucose is the main fuel of your body. Your brain requires a constant supply of blood glucose. When the blood glucose is too low, the brain doesn't function normally.


So now that we know what hypoglycemia is, let's move on to non-diabetic hypoglycemia...

There are two types of non-diabetic hypoglycemia: fasting and reactive.


Fasting hypoglycemia is just like it sounds... it occurs when a person's blood sugar gets too low because they have not eaten for a long time.


Reactive hypoglycemia is a bit different. The hypoglycemia signs and symptoms appear within 4 hours after a person eats a meal.

The causes of reactive hypoglycemia are still up for debate. Here are some theories:

1. Certain people maybe overly sensitive to the normal release of the hormone epinephrine.
2. Deficiencies in the hormone glucagons.
3. It could be caused by too much insulin production by the pancreas due to a tumor or high numbers of insulin-producing cells.
4. May occur after gastric (stomach) surgery because of the rapid passage of food into the small intestine.



Knowing all of this, hypoglycemia signs and symptoms are not all that surprising: nervousness, sweating, intense hunger, trembling, weakness, palpitations, trouble speaking... And this is only when the blood sugar level drops to the mid-50 (mg/dl) range!

When the blood sugar levels drop even lower (let's say the 45 (mg/dl) range) you start to experience confusion, drowsiness, changes in behavior, seizure and even coma!!!


It's Not All In You Head!

Many people suffering from non-diabetic hypoglycemia are told by family and friends (and even some doctors) that it is all in their head! They go on living with these horrible symptoms unaware that it can be easily controlled and prevented through diet. They can lead normal lives by simply changing the types of food that they eat and how often they eat.

So if you or anyone you know suffers from any of these hypoglycemia signs and symptoms please have it checked out. If your doctor says it's stress, depression (or whatever they say when they just don't know), don't take their word for it! Get a good book on hypoglycemia and do your own homework. Your life is worth it!

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