Reactive Hypoglycemia - Too much adrenaline?

[cattyjane]

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Hi,
I have suspected reactive hypoglycemia

I recently had a 4 hour prolonged glucose tolerance test my results were as follows:
Fasting: 4.7 mmol
1/2 hour after 75g glucose: 8.7
3 hours after: 4.7
3.5 hours after: 3.7
4 hours: 4.2

There were results inbetween but I will not have them until I receive them through the post.

Other tests I had done all showed normal, ie. thyroid etc.

They said that I showed signs of rective hypoglycemia but did not show absolute hypoglycemia.

The doctor told me I was getting symptoms that felt like hypoglycemia because of the amount of adrenaline I produce (the stress release hormone). He said that this was because I used to be an athlete and through my teenage years I was brought up under immense competitive stress. Therefore since stopping sport due to injury; my body is still producing the ammount of adrenaline required for a competitive sportsperson, which is stopping my liver producing glucose into my muscles effectively.

Could ayone explain this too me in more detail? I don't understand why this would cause my sugar levels to drop.

He also said that i should introduce more complex carbohydrates into my diet, athough I cannot tolerate more than 10g or carbs per meal and begin to exercise more frequently, although this tends to make me feel alot worse. I eat a small meal every 2 hours. By doing this my body will eventually adjust and I may be able to return to competitive sport bit by bit.
I just can't see how this would be possible.

I would appreciate any help you can give me
Thankyou