Hypoglycemia

[meljean816]

I am 23, I know I am over weight, I diet and exercise but never loss weight. I have been test for diabetes since I was 12, and my levels have always been low. I have noticed lately tho when I test because my mom and grandma are diabetic that my sugar levels are from 50 to maybe 75 no matter what I eat. I snack on granola and some times hard candy and sometimes cookies. I just feel sick all the time, and dizzy and i get really shaky and, Nothing I have been doing is working. I Have noticed my stomach hurting alot and i went to the dr for that and I had a Bactria infection. A friend told me that I could have an ulcer or it could be my sugar levels.  I am just looking for advice to tell my dr? or any advice anyone could give me.

[Renee Radenberg]

To help treat hypoglycemia is to minimize the length of time between meals (5-6 small meals a day). It is recommended not to eat too much carbohydrate per meal and actually eat more protein to help the blood sugar not to decrease rapidly, plus eat a variety of health foods. Suggest consuming 1800 calories per day  spread between the 5-6 small meals. That will help you lose weight, control hypoglycemia, and feel better. Hoped this helped you.

[designsbycm]

Hi there.  Just commenting on the diet ... I know my husband has the same problem as you.  He dieted and dieted and did not lose weight.  Come to find out, he has Hypothyroidism.  So, you might want to get checked for that as it's the biggest reason that folks can't lose weight.

Also, another diet reference ... I'm having to enjoy a Gluten Free way of eating now, for the rest of my life.  My husband loses weight eating as I do.  So, you might want to give that a try as well.  Just make sure to take a daily vitamin fortified with all the B vitamns if you eat Gluten Free.  You might be surprised too, how good you will feel eliminating Gluten from your diet.

Good luck!