WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 1999: Re: low blood sugar during periods

Re: low blood sugar during periods

From: SONNENSTUHL (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 09 Nov 1999 14:24:11 -0800

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Well, you are going to get me going on my passion ! I am studying and writing about this for my research project, and have more articles and books than you would want to read. Please email me directly if you want more information and links to my personal web site.

In essence, I feel anyone dealing with low blood sugar, obesity, gestational diabetes or diabetes to evaluate their complex carbohydrates and glycemic index foods. There is a link between these things, and research is supporting a concept called Insulin Resistance, which appears to be a common link in these conditions. So, my recommendation: watch out for those glycemic carbos, and be sure you are getting enough protein. Again, email me for more information: webmidwife1@home.com. Pat Sonnenstuhl, ARNP, CNM

AnnMarie wrote: >
> 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:
> >
> >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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