Blood Sugar Drops from any Activity

[Nrich377 7]

I am in week 2 of pureed food 2-3 oz. My blood sugar drops from any activity (walking, showering, washing the dishing). I was wondering if anyone are experiencing the same?

Edited March 27, 2017 by Nrich377

[BigViffer 3,544]

And... ?

[Nrich377 7]

So beside being sarcastic. Do you actually have any advice?

[BigViffer 3,544]

I'm not being sarcastic, what are you wanting to know? You didn't ask anything. Are you wanting to know why it is happening? Are you wanting to know how to keep your blood sugar levels elevated? Are you truly hypoglycemic or are you just not eating enough? Is this a problem with some history or is it just since surgery?

A little more detail would be helpful.

[Nrich377 7]

Yes, I wanted why is it happening? Yes, I want to know how to keep my blood sugar levels elevated without interfering with the healing process by having high blood sugar level. No, I am not hypoglycemic nor do have history. As far not eating enough; I am following my plan.

[MowryRocks 679]

My question is how do you know you are having low blood sugar? You said no history, but is that of hypoglycemia? Are you diabetic or on any diabetic medications?

[Nrich377 7]

I have do not diabetic medications. My surgeon inform to an eye on my sugar levels so my pcp prescribe a testing kit for me. My A1C was 7 before my surgery.

Edited March 27, 2017 by Nrich377

[MowryRocks 679]

I am a diabetic for 15 years. I went from metformin twice a day and an insulin booster shot (not insulin) once a week to nothing post surgery. That's how quickly my blood sugar went to normal levels. By my 3 month follow up my A1C was a 5.9. Let your docs know about the drops by calling their office. They will likely taper you off the drugs. There is nothing you can do to prevent the lows while on medication.

[Nrich377 7]

Thank you. How do I get that graphic at the bottom? I meant I am not on medication.

[MowryRocks 679]

go into your account at the top of the screen and add a ticker.

How low is low?

[Nrich377 7]

Thank you.

My lows are 88, 78, 37, and 47. I have never been on diabetic medications to make that clear. I have only been on blood pressure meds.

Edited March 27, 2017 by Nrich377

[MowryRocks 679]

88 and 78 are normal lows. If you are having 37 and 47, call your doctor immediately. Falling below 70 is dangerous and when you can start to feel symptoms from hypoglycemia. Not trying to scare you, but those lower numbers are scary. Report them as soon as possible.

[BigViffer 3,544]

Yikes, those are incredibly low! You definitely should speak to your doctor. In the interim, buy some natural orange juice. When your blood sugar is getting low, sip on that. Don't gulp! You'll go from low blood sugar to dumping syndrome in record time. Orange juice has been a old standby for Type 1 diabetics when they have used too much insulin or if their blood sugar levels crash from some other reason. They also make sugar pills. The are available in the pharmacy section I believe.

You may also want to ask your doctor about adding dried figs, dates, prunes, or apricots into your diet. They are naturally high in Fiber as well as a good source of natural sugars.

[Nrich377 7]

Thank you very much period I've already talked to my doctor's office. Thanks everyone. Now not afraid any more.

[Mindy78 372]

Mine has dropped to 27 as well. I was pre op diabetic though. I still eat low carb foods but have about 60 grams a day dr orders. I eat a healthy good carb snack like fruit before a work out helps too. Im 6 months out a1c 4.6 now. I still have lows.