help

After I had my son 22 months ago, I developed low blood sugar. It's getting REALLY bad lately and even if I eat, it doesn't seem to bring it up too much.

First of all, what causes it? Second of all, what besides chromium works to regulate it? I have been using chromium for a year and can't tell a difference.
Thanks!

choirmissy

Generally, for me at least, low blood sugar would be the result of a blood sugar surge crashing. For instance, if I had a meal with too much sugar or carbs, my blood sugar would spike up. My body would react by shooting out more insulin which would then make me go low. What worked for me:

1. Small, frequent meals
2. Protein, especially for snacks. I never had carbs without protein
3. Keeping my meals and snacks at the same basic time daily.
4. Exercise
5. Keeping my weight down

I can't tell you what chromium does. I used metformin to control mine. After being ill and losing 50 pounds, my problems have disappeared, so in my case, keeping the weight off will keep me healthier in the long run.

__________________

flyfisher

My brother also has low blood sugar and I have type 2. My doc says they are related. Anyway, he is on the exact same diet as I am except he takes in more calories. We are both on diabetic exchanges. Be careful because you don't want to be driving and have a low episode. That happened to him. He said that everything went black, but he was able to pull over to the side of the road. He keeps snacks with him all the time just in case. I hope this helps.

__________________
DX 1994-told to lose weight by GYN,Suffered 12 years before seeking treatments: REDX 2006 by a family doc sent to endo July 31, 2006 and glad I went; Byetta, 2000mg Metformin, 28 units of levemir, fish oil, 1000mg calcium. Type 2 diabetic and high cholesterol dx March 05, psoriasis dx 1992.
Married 20 yrs 2 kids: girl 19 yrs old and boy 17 yrs old.