Hypoglycemic

[kyethra 0]

I have hypoglycemia. It runs in the family- three generations before me at least have had it. I mostly grew out of it, but since I got put on ACE inhibitors it seems to have come back (otherwise it is very mild or even nonexistant except for certain phases), I think they make me more sensitive to insulin or produce more or something, I dunno, but I'm suspicious.

So I just want to lose weight so I can get off them, but I was worried about after surgery too and what I would do if I got low- I hate being all shaky!

I think Protein really helps. And lactose is the sugar I digest the best, so Protein shakes are good for me I think. And I'll have to get some of those glucose tubes for the purse. Oh I hate the glucose tabs and sugar and the whole rollar coaster ride.

I normally try to eat a lot and eat stuff like cheese or trail mix or whatever that has a lot of Protein. But I am not used to it anymore and I will forget and have a slice of cake and two hours later- ugh!

So I'm glad to hear positive things. I need the BMI to lower so the blood pressure will so I can get off the meds and get off the blood sugar rollar coaster.

Oh and chromium helps me! Chromium can help level out blood sugar- I try to buy it and remember to take it when i start to get a phase. It comes in tiny little pills too.

[kebsa 1]

the reason for the post breaky crash could be all the sugar, if you have a big hit of sugary food, it can lead your pancreas to over secrete insulin that can then lead to hypoglycemic symptoms- the liquid glucose should really only be used to relieve symptoms or you can end up chasing your tail- it is best to use low to moderate GI foods ( this includes most Protein shakes) to avoid the big swings in blood glucose levels that lead to symptoms . High GI foods are best kept to a minimum