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02/21/10
06:33 PM
"Why does my glucose levels go down when I eat something sweet, my levels can be 140 and go down when i eat sweets"
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diabetic since 2007, can't exercise because of being hypoglycemic all the time, have gained 6lbs in a week, because I have to eat all the time, I eat crackers w pb, but doesn't work, I drink gatorade, no help, I'm fed up, I cry all the time because I'm so tired of trying to do it by myself. I'm overweight have body mass index of 35, love to walk on treadmill, but can't please help me, I want to be healthy againg
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03/02/10
10:06 PM
Managing diabetes can certainly be discouraging when everything you do seems to cause problems or create questions without answers. Blood glucose is regulated by so many different mechanisms of the body that it would be impossible to point you in the right direction without a thorough assessment and knowledge of the types of medications you are taking. Potential causes for your blood glucose excursions include the following: 1) The dosages and types of medications you are taking may not be adequately adjusted to meet your bodies needs; 2) the times when you exercise, eat, and take your medications may need to be adjusted to accommodate your bodies needs; 3) you may be experiencing reactive hypoglycemia as a result of your bodies attempt to make enough insulin to meet the demands of your food intake; or 4) you may have other Endocrine disorders which contribute to blood glucose instability. If you are not presently seeing an Endocrinologist, I would highly recommend finding one who is able to evaluate your situation more thoroughly. Seeing a Dietitian would also help you discover foods that can minimize your blood glucose instability. Living with diabetes is rarely if ever easy, yet your drive and desire to live a healthy life can ultimately lead to greater health than would otherwise be possible. Best to you in your search for answers, and please, do not give up! There is always HOPE!
Answered By:
Claire Blum
Accreditations: MS Ed, RN, CDE, CPT
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