hypoglycemia ??

[junie37]

My husband now 70, has for years experienced  what would seem to be hypoglycemia. He is large boned, 6'4" & weighs 229. He has 3 brothers who are all Diabetic.  He seems to become shakey about 3 hrs after eating a good meal.  This not extremely low but have read that the level varies with the individual.
Is there some other condition that would mimic Hypoglycemia or a high need for Protein?
                                                              Thanks,
                                                                        Junie  

[strawberri]

yes to the question can hypoglycemis do this to him yes, so when this happen he needs to eat snacks of protein and complex carbs. What is his blood sugars at this time, 2-3 hrs after a meal. High carb meals can cause this also. So taking white flour and white rice and potatoes and junk food and sweets away can help this, more grains and highr fiber help also. it is a condition u might take to his dr about. If he is becoming shakey u need to take his blood sugar to see how low it is. if it is 80 and below a sugay soda 2 oz at a time and re check the blood. never leave him to shake like this for anytime, act on it fast. but see the dr for some testing.

[edemunster]

hats odd when I eat my Blood sugar increases. I have seriously never heard it go down, is he on some kind of fast acting drug, i cant think of the name, Im on it, Im supposed to take when I eat and it istantly drops my blood sugar, I have to watch sometimes to be sure i eat enough or i end up with a 40 blood sugar. Starts with an A..Actos ? Not quite sure. I haven't ben on my stuff long to have em memorized I know i am in Metaformin.