Re: Dr Sam- Why do i go dizzy?
From: =?iso-8859-2?q?Zalányi Sámuel ?= (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 13 Jul 2002 12:44:41 +0200
Hi Renee,
I have suggested this as a test only, not as a measure to counteract hypoglycaemia. it is also accepted in diabetic patients if they get unconsciuos. You give an iv. injection of sugar. If they recover, it is hypoglycaemia. Naturally this was before the era of home blood sugar testers.
Sam
> The problem with this suggestion is that if the hypoglycemia is due to
> hyperinsulinemia, then the symptoms end up getting worse. The sudden influx
> of simple carbs produces a strong insulin release, which then drains blood
> sugar more. I know this from personal experience. Before I knew what was
> going on with me, my husband and I realized that if I ate some crackers I
> stopped being as irritable and tired, and felt a little better. However, I
> had
> a terrible rebound off it, with my symptoms getting worse than they were
> before.
>
> Now, I eat a piece of cheese, or something else protein-based/low-carb, and
> I'm fine.
>
> Renee
>
> Zal·nyi S·muel wrote:
> >
> > Hi Louise,
> >
> > I can only guess from the distance... But there is a simple "test" to
> > prove if it is hypoglycaemia, if the signs show up, take lump of sugar or a
> > biscuit. If the signs diappear than it is hypoglycaemia if not, who knows.
> >
> > Sam
> >
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