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Suggest Remedy For Fluctuation In The Blood Sugar Levels
Question: What causes big drops in blood sugar. My BS is generally higher on fasting 100-120 range then after eating . drops to 70 range.
Brief Answer:
postprandial hypoglycemia
Detailed Answer:
Dear friend, greetings from HCM. I understand your problem. This is called as postprandial hypoglycemia .
Certain food stuffs like high glycemic carbohydrates, some proteins rich in leucine (leucine hypersensitivity) will cause sudden stimulus for secretion of insulin from beta cells of pancreas.
This could be avoided by taking small and frequent meals
Decide your meal in to 4/ 5 equal parts in between add 2/3 snacks.
Take more of fiber rich diet like green leafy vegetables, fruits and oats.
So that glucose level is maintained at a constant and steady rate .
Avoid stress , practice yoga and pranayama.
Take the mefications in time.
Thanks for contacting us and do contact us for more questions.
postprandial hypoglycemia
Detailed Answer:
Dear friend, greetings from HCM. I understand your problem. This is called as postprandial hypoglycemia .
Certain food stuffs like high glycemic carbohydrates, some proteins rich in leucine (leucine hypersensitivity) will cause sudden stimulus for secretion of insulin from beta cells of pancreas.
This could be avoided by taking small and frequent meals
Decide your meal in to 4/ 5 equal parts in between add 2/3 snacks.
Take more of fiber rich diet like green leafy vegetables, fruits and oats.
So that glucose level is maintained at a constant and steady rate .
Avoid stress , practice yoga and pranayama.
Take the mefications in time.
Thanks for contacting us and do contact us for more questions.
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