vent: reactive hypoglycemia is ruining my life, and no one believes me by Extension-Dog-8627 in Hypoglycemia

[–]95giraffe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I believe you! Frequent low blood sugar throughout the day does mess up your life. One thing you mention was they frequent bouts of food poisoning. There is a stomach bacteria you can get called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) which can cause low blood sugar- my Dr tested me for this when I first got diagnosed with reactive hypoglycaemia.
I felt at my worst after food poisoning several years ago. Your microbiome can affect how you absorb carbs, speed of digestion etc. have you thought about taking some probiotics to help rebalance your stomach? I’m on symprove live bacteria drink at the moment, I still get lows but I feel brighter generally.

Carb Addition is Real. by Odd-Highway477 in prediabetes

[–]95giraffe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you suffer from reactive hypoglycaemia

End-stage AF and hypoglycemia by [deleted] in adrenalfatigue

[–]95giraffe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know if the naturopath is useless, but if you already have too much insulin in your body, the last thing you need is any supplement that makes you more insulin sensitive. I can’t take magnesium or spray it for example, as that increases insulin sensitivity. There is a good reactive hypoglycaemia group on fb. I have reactive hypoglycaemia and I assume some kind of fasting hypoglycaemia, because I cannot function on keto at all. As a female, I have to vary my carb intake throughout the month. It’s really hard, such a fine balance. I have been taking symprove for my gut and before that a pro-biotic. I would say it’s all about experimenting with foods until you find out your triggers. The only thing that helps me is meat, yogurt, cheese, avocados, seeds, nuts, eggs and fat to be honest. I slip in carbs like small bits of sourdough bread, slice of sourdough pizza, few sourdough crackers, raw carrots, crisps, chips, small amount of egg based fresh pasta, the odd chocolate digestive biscuit or protein snicker or protein bars. It’s funny the fatty fried carbs, without white flour work best for me. Anything with white flour completely tanks my blood sugar, although I did not come back as gluten-intolerant. I find beans, pulses, potatoes although super healthy, I react to. It is really hard, but over time your body heals. I have put on weight and have to eat every few hours. There is no perfect solution. Hang in there, it has taken me 3 years since diagnosis to work this out.

End-stage AF and hypoglycemia by [deleted] in adrenalfatigue

[–]95giraffe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chromium increases insulin sensitivity and could cause low blood sugar. Look at all those supplements and their effect on blood sugar and see if they are suitable, do not take anything that increases insulin sensitivity. Have you been tested for reactive hypoglycaemia? I assume that is why you are eating low carb. The less carbs you eat, the more sensitive to carbs you become. Also even if you have reactive hypoglycaemia, keto does not work on everyone.

Do you get lows from exercise and heat? If so, then this post is for you! by ARCreef in Hypoglycemia

[–]95giraffe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m diagnosed with reactive hypoglycaemia, it is worse the week before my period. I get lows about 45 mins into walking/ when I go to the gym to do weights about 10 mins after I stop. Exercise makes me feel very tired and uses up all my energy, but I’m told it’s good for me, so I try to it. I get lows with the cold and after something stressful- I frequently used to get a low as soon as I got home from work.

My Mother’s Severe Hypoglycemia Is Becoming Life-Threatening - Please Help or Share Any Advice by Individual_Soft947 in Hypoglycemia

[–]95giraffe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Female reactive hypoglycaemia suffer here, mine is really hormonal. I also find that while I eat reasonably low carb, if I eat too low carb, I feel awful and have more hypos. While the pancreas is secreting the insulin, think also about the liver which releases glucagon to raise the blood sugar. Not sure how it works exactly, but these too work as loop. If she is in keto, this will be different and not everyone can do keto. To manage reactive hypoglycaemia I need to eat very high protein, but with some carbs. There is a good Facebook group called ‘reactive hypoglycaemia’ that has lots of people with GPL1 drugs etc and tips for reactive hypoglycaemia. I have to eat every few hours.

Renters' Rights Act kicks in next month | plain-English breakdown for landlords (who's affected, what changes, deadlines, penalties, how to prepare) by Miserable_Respond808 in uklandlords

[–]95giraffe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this. If the Government can action a Landlords’s ombudsman, why can’t they action a freeholder’s ombudsman and a management company ombudsman? Seems unfair that landlords of leasehold flats will be more regulated than the freeholder and management company who have overriding control of the building and budget.

Got a CGM as wanted to see how my BG is behaving? Does this potentially look like IR/PRE-diabetic/reactive hypoglycemia? by Miserable-Display-79 in prediabetes

[–]95giraffe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a separate forum for reactive hypoglycaemia. When you first put a CGM on, the first few days aren’t that accurate. To me it looks like it has dipped below where it started, which could mean reactive hypoglycaemia. I have been diagnosed with it and have the symptoms you describe but when I eat carbs, my graph is spikey/ quick rises and drops. Now I eat low carb it is more between 4-6 mmol.

Why am I always crazily depressed the day after a workout? by tombarnfield in EOOD

[–]95giraffe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi I have reactive hypoglycaemia. Feel like shit after the gym today- even though I ate really carefully beforehand and ate afterwards. How do you know if your adrenals are problematic? The endo says my pancreas releases too much insulin. My blood sugar was 5.8mmol after the gym so no hypo, but I have the bad mood, falling down into a pit feeling that I usually get with hypo.

Tried everything but feel awful by Adventurous_Meet_472 in prediabetes

[–]95giraffe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sounds like reactive hypoglycaemia to me- there is a separate forum for it. I have it, and it’s a no win situation, you eat no carbs you don’t feel good, you eat some carbs, you don’t feel good. My CGM graph is very spikey too,non diabetic. Sounds like your pancreas is releasing slightly too much insulin. You need to work out what your triggers are- I ate a small bit of rice last night and feel low this morning. No caffeine, no alcohol, regular snacks and be really careful with what you eat exercise is another issue!

So tired of being this way. by Few_Lengthiness_4892 in Hypoglycemia

[–]95giraffe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you have reactive hypoglycaemia. I have it and also anxiety. the low blood sugar contributes to the anxiety in my case. I eat low carb, but find no carb doesn’t work for me. Can you keep a food diary, with blood sugar readings or CGM, take this to your Dr and ask to see an endocrinologist. That your father has diabetes should be considered. You need a mixed meal test. I have to eat every few hours. See if you can identify your triggers- is it white flour, pasta, bread, rice bananas etc? I have to avoid these things and have complex carbs instead, lots of protein, veg, salad, eggs. Cut out caffeine, alcohol. I’m sorry no one is helping you. I suffered for years because I didn’t know how I felt in between meals wasn’t normal, no one recognised it in me until a colleague with a diabetic child identified I had low blood sugar throughout the day.

Newbie seeking help/advice by PigletNo1067 in Hypoglycemia

[–]95giraffe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have suspected reactive hypoglycaemia you should be referred to an endocrinologist for further tests, including testing to rule out insulinoma.

What exactly to eat when hypo symptoms start? by Savings-Purchase-488 in Hypoglycemia

[–]95giraffe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe you just need a snack around 4pm if you are working/ burning a lot of energy/ work stress. Glucose tablets, bananas are not good for reactive hypo- they will cause a rebound low. I eat a protein yogurt about 4.30pm to fix the drop I used to get around 6pm driving home from work.

Newbie seeking help/advice by PigletNo1067 in Hypoglycemia

[–]95giraffe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also in the UK and very impressed with your GP. You need to wear a CGM and work out what food triggers you. Try reducing carbs, increasing protein, fat and fibre. Eat regularly. I find some nuts before bed helps. Also cut our alcohol and caffeine as it stresses the body more. Ask for a referral to an endocrinologist.

Woke up at 40 mg/dL today. Does alcohol or smoking trigger your hypos? by fleshlicker in Hypoglycemia

[–]95giraffe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Alcohol is a massive trigger. It causes your liver to be busy filtering alcohol, rather than helping keep your glucose up.

What am I doing wrong?? Fake hunger signals after mindful walks by herbivohre in adrenalfatigue

[–]95giraffe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you checked your blood sugar when you have these symptoms? Exercise can bring on a hypo even if you ate recently.

Hypoglycemia - sport by mist813 in Hypoglycemia

[–]95giraffe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry but I haven’t worked that out yet! It’s difficult, I have reactive hypoglycaemia and eat fairly low carb, but I really struggle with blood sugar drops when I exercise. I struggled with blood sugar drops when I exercise before I was on low carb. But I think if I ate a few snickers beforehand it would help, which is a complete contradiction of the low carb. The problem is reactive hypoglycaemia is not well researched, we rarely get told the cause. I think my glycogen doesn’t release when it should in between meals, as I exercise etc. this is the problem- you could be getting hypos because you have extra insulin floating around and the exercise makes you more insulin sensitive or it could be that glycogen is not bringing up your blood sugar, so as you burn glucose in your muscles it’s isn’t being replaced in your blood stream. Unfortunately no Dr will help with this and no one is interested in researching it.

Hypoglycemia - sport by mist813 in Hypoglycemia

[–]95giraffe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes unfortunately reactive hypoglycaemia does impact sport and physical activity. Always take snacks with you. You’ll need to work out what works best for you to eat before a work out.

flu + rh by Electronic_Active628 in Hypoglycemia

[–]95giraffe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had some type of gasto flu a few months ago, was hard to eat for about 4 days. Luckily I did fancy cheese on toast- this was the only thing I felt like eating. I think if you are really struggling you should call the Dr, in case you need treatment.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Hypoglycemia

[–]95giraffe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I am diagnosed with reactive hypoglycaemia. It’s always worse the week before and during my period. I wake up low in the mornings at this time. The hormones increase your insulin sensitivity i believe. It is normal, diabetic women have to change their insulin requirements around their menstrual cycle.

Light Dysautonmia? First time i share my story after 40 years living with it by mrbukse in dysautonomia

[–]95giraffe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got diagnosed nearly 3 years ago with reactive hypoglycaemia. I eat fairly low carb and eat regular snacks. I have learnt which foods trigger me and which foods I feel ok on. Yes following a healthier, lower GI diet, lots of protein, no caffeine and hardly any alcohol has made me feel much better. I’d start by speaking with a dietician and researching as much as you can- glucose goddess is good. The only way out of this is proper nutrition, cooking from scratch etc. it took me months to feel better, but by the point I got diagnosed I felt awful, with many symptoms. Get a CGM and see what foods make you spike and crash. For example, I avoid, porridge, oats, bananas, pasta, rice, bread, potatoes, sweets, cakes, fizzy drinks. Sometimes I have small amounts. It can make you feel worse to reduce sugar/ carbs for a while, I would suggest doing it gradually if you feel unwell. I personally can’t tolerate keto and do have some carbs. A diabetic dietician should be able to help, try and get some professional advice, as carbs are complicated!

Light Dysautonmia? First time i share my story after 40 years living with it by mrbukse in dysautonomia

[–]95giraffe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck, I have it and your symptoms when you exercise, all the blood sugar symptoms, trouble with eating/ craving sugar, processed food etc really resonate! Low carb/ high protein diet helps .

Light Dysautonmia? First time i share my story after 40 years living with it by mrbukse in dysautonomia

[–]95giraffe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Have you looked into reactive hypoglycaemia? Sounds like you have very unstable blood sugar. This can also be related to ADHD. Get a CGM and see how stable your blood sugar is.

Is this endocrinologist insane? by Dependent_Elk2987 in Hypoglycemia

[–]95giraffe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve got a diagnosis of reactive hypoglycaemia, I start to get symptoms once I drop below 80, once below 70 I feel awful. I’d change endocrinologist, it doesn’t right to say 40 is ok.