Hypoglicemia/Hypoglycemia

The only way to know positively whether or not you have this condition is to consult with your personal physician. S/He will run tests and tell you definitively whether or not you have this low blood sugar condition.

In the meantime, here are some symptoms to watch for. If you are experiencing any of these conditions after eating, or when you are hungry-especially if you experience them on an on-going basis-consult your physician immediately.

a. Light-headedness and/or headaches.

b. Vision trouble, either double-vision, blurring or a "tunnel" effect.

c. Feeling as though you might pass out.

d. Suddenly feeling a sweat coming on, cold or otherwise.

e. Sudden onset of a rapidly beating heart.

How Do I Control Hypoglicemia /Hypoglycemia?

Besides regular visits to your doctor for check ups and assessment of the progress of the disease, your best weapon against it is a well-balanced and highly nutritional diet. It would be a good idea to have your doctor refer you to a nutritionist for guidance in meal planning.

Is Hypoglicemia /Hypoglycemia Curable?

It depends upon the underlying cause. If you have a condition that causes hypoglycemia/ hypoglycemia in your body and the condition in untreatable or incurable, then the answer is no. However, the good news is that hypoglycemia/ hypoglycemia is very manageable, so much so, that you may never have another hypoglycemic episode ever again, even though you are prone to them. It is managed through proper diet.

Again, this answer depends upon the underlying cause of the hypoglycemic episodes. In many cases, the answer is yes. Diabetes is a disease characterized by the malabsorption of carbohydrates. Technically, that's exactly what hypoglycemia is.

Diabetes is a condition where the pancreas is not creating enough (or any) insulin to burn off excess sugar. Hypoglicemia/ Hypoglycemia is the condition where too much sugar is burned off. While having a low-blood sugar episode may stem from skipping meals, it may also be an indication that the pancreas is not functioning correctly.

In all cases, the best advice we can give you is to seek a medical diagnosis. Find out what is going on in your body, and you'll be two steps ahead of the game - the game of saving your own life and preventing or ameliorating the symptoms of hypoglicemia/ hypoglycemia.