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Re: low blood sugar during periods
From: Amanda (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 9 Nov 1999 09:54:31 -0600 (CST)
Thanks to all who offered advice & support! I appreciate it. This has
been frustrating & confusing, hopefully, I'm getting somewhere!
Thanks, Amanda
At Tue, 9 Nov 1999, AnnMarie wrote:
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>I have to agree with what you say. At the end you mention researching
>hypoglycemia and insulin resistance and to learn more about the glycemic
>index. Now that I am pregnant again and I know that I had some low
>blood sugars after meals in my last pregnancy, where could that put me?
>Don't things change slightly when pregnant?
>
>AM
>
>At Mon, 08 Nov 1999, SONNENSTUHL wrote:
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>>First of all, I would look seriously at your diet, and keep a very
>>careful food diary. Remember many complex carbs act like sugar, so
>>sometimes folks have a rebound hypoglycemia. I would try to eat protein
>>all through the day to help keep your blood sugar stable.
>>The hormones that affect menses, such as prostiglandins can have quite
>>an impact.
>>You don't mention your weight, but this might be significant.
>>I'm assuming you've had a FBS drawn after fasting. You might have a FBS
>>and 2 hour test done and see the results of that. With such a
>>significant family history, start researching this condition,
>>hypoglycemia and Insulin resistance. Learn about the Glycemic Index.
>>Pat Sonnenstuhl, ARNP, CNM
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Thank you,
Amanda
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