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02/07/10
07:32 PM
"I am a hypoglycemic is that the same as a diabetic? When I eat too many carbs or go a long period of time without eating my sugar drops. I so scared."
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billyandjacy
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Type 2
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I am a 41yo female. I weigh 267lbs and am 5ft3in. I have a fatty liver, and this year have been diagnosed with anxiety attacks (on xanax twice a day). I also am asthmatic. I've had 3 episodes where i started 1st seeing flashing lights then felt jittery and realized my sugar must have been low. I immed. drank soda . I don't understand why when I eat a heavy meal my sugar also goes down. I'm so depressed cause i live in fear. My vision is fine but i've noticed sometimes i see cloudy. I get headaches, dizziness. I've gone to so many doctors and have been admitted twice for anxiety and shortness of breath. I guess i don't love myself enough to lose weight I try but never succeed.
Expert Answers (1)
02/08/10
10:34 PM
Dear billyandjacy. You asked a very complicated question regarding feeling like you may be having a low blood sugar. What you didn't tell me is that you took your blood sugar at those times and it was below 80. When someone is on several medications, it is hard to decide what exactly is making you feel faint and have blurry vision. One thing you might try is to cut out the high sugar foods from your diet. Eating more foods that contain fiber such as whole fruit, whole grain breads, whole grain pasta, etc. might keep your blood sugars more stable. The term hypoglycemic when a person has not been diagnosed with diabetes is a term that all medical professionals don't recognized as a valid medical diagnosis. However, it has been observed that people who have very varying blood sugars often progress to type 2 diabetes. Even though you say you don't think you can lose weight, that is probably the best thing you can do for yourself at this time. It would aid your blood sugars and your fatty liver. A slow, but steady, rate of 1-2 lbs per week would be a good goal. You might look at community weight loss programs that fit your budget to keep you motivated. Also exercising is helpful to lose weight. And, lastly, don't forget to discuss your goals for your medical regimen with your physician. He/she needs to know the symptoms you are having and what you are trying to do to aleviate them. There may be other medications that would alleviate your anxiety and have fewer side effects than xanex. Good luck with your efforts and we hope to hear from you again!
Answered By:
Janice Fisher
Accreditations: RD, LD, PHD, CDE, BC-ADM
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