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Suggest Treatment For Hypoglycemia
I had my physical recently. my fast blood sugar was 113. I am 65 years old. I was actually reactive hypoglycemic from earlry 20s to mid 50s. ( 5 hr. test readings of as low as 38) My Dr. wants me to see him next week to discuss. won t do so over the phone. I do take medications for lower back stenosis adn bph and1 allergy med I do watch the carbs and don t eat sweets
Fri, 17 May 2019
Hello
As the blood sugar after eating is as low as 38, I think this is a case of reactive hypoglycemia. Insulin levels should get checked further together with liver/pancreas function test.
Ultrasound examination of the abdomen is also recommended for diagnosis.
Following low carb diet is a possible cause to hypoglycemia. But first should check the levels of insulin.
Hope this helps.
Dr.Albana
As the blood sugar after eating is as low as 38, I think this is a case of reactive hypoglycemia. Insulin levels should get checked further together with liver/pancreas function test.
Ultrasound examination of the abdomen is also recommended for diagnosis.
Following low carb diet is a possible cause to hypoglycemia. But first should check the levels of insulin.
Hope this helps.
Dr.Albana
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