Hypoglycemia
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Hypoglycemia
Hello all,
I am going into my third week of being completely sober, and was wondering if any folks had issues with hypoglycemia?
My appetite finally came back; my stomach is functioning much better (after being a complete mess during the time I was drinking heavily), and all of a sudden I keep crashing after meals.
I follow a meal-plan per guidance from a dietician (I also suffered from a severe eating disorder for several years); so my meals and snacks are well balanced. BUT, I get super hungry, nauseated, dizzy, shaky, etc. about two hours after I eat. Yesterday, it was horrible; I almost passed out (this was because my lunch did not have enough balance). Today, it is still bad; and I ate a wonderfully filling (super delicious) lunch.
I am guessing I should probably talk to my professionals about this, but was wondering if anyone had the same issue?
THANKS!
I am going into my third week of being completely sober, and was wondering if any folks had issues with hypoglycemia?
My appetite finally came back; my stomach is functioning much better (after being a complete mess during the time I was drinking heavily), and all of a sudden I keep crashing after meals.
I follow a meal-plan per guidance from a dietician (I also suffered from a severe eating disorder for several years); so my meals and snacks are well balanced. BUT, I get super hungry, nauseated, dizzy, shaky, etc. about two hours after I eat. Yesterday, it was horrible; I almost passed out (this was because my lunch did not have enough balance). Today, it is still bad; and I ate a wonderfully filling (super delicious) lunch.
I am guessing I should probably talk to my professionals about this, but was wondering if anyone had the same issue?
THANKS!
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I have to eat every two or three hours. I've been that way my whole adult life. (It's whats recommended for everybody BTW) And I have to eat within an hour after I leave the gym or I'm a wreck for the rest of the day. The strength coach at my gym recommended oatmeal for breakfast. It aids the body in regulating blood sugar levels. I read up on it and he was right. Ask your dietitian about it.
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It's hard to say, you would need to go in for bloodwork to be done to see if you are hypoglycemic, have vitamin deficiencies, diabetes, etc,.. This can all be done there and can be handled if needed with medication and dietary changes.
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I think its a pretty common issue - they talk about it a bit in Under The Influence
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...influence.html
of course whether it's affecting you or not only your Dr can tell you
D
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...influence.html
of course whether it's affecting you or not only your Dr can tell you
D
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I have been hypoglycaemic most of my life. In fact, it's linked to alcoholism and I wish I had known this.The reason that alcoholism and hypoglycemia are interconnected is that alcohol is a sugar - the most highly refined sugar that can be consumed. When blood sugar drops, then cravings for alcohol emerge to bring the blood sugar levels back up and eliminate the accompanying uncomfortable symptoms.
Like others have said, I eat very frequently and never get into a situation where I don't have food handy.
Like others have said, I eat very frequently and never get into a situation where I don't have food handy.
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