Life Let's talk blood sugar

TLO · 08-09-2018, 01:46 PM

I'm a non diabetic, but I have noticed over the past few months or so that my blood sugar seems drop quite a bit in the afternoons. A family member suggested that I pick up one of those self testing meters and keep a track on my blood sugar when I feel like it's dropping low.

For example I was feeling a bit shaky and anxious earlier and it had dropped to 70. (That's the lowest number I've ever had it read). I drank some 100% fruit juice I keep in the fridge at work, tested it again 15 minutes later, and it was up over 100.

Is this a normal thing that I'm putting too much thought into, or should I speak to my doctor about it? I tend to be on the more anxious side, and I notice even very subtle changes in my body.

For the record I had labs done about a month ago and everything was normal.

Thanks for any and all input.

booger · 08-09-2018, 01:58 PM

I found out a year and a half ago I caught the beetus. For me now with it under control I will test it and be in the 80-150 range feeling great there. 65 or below feels too low for me and I’ve got the same symptoms you explained when it gets low. Good that you’re monitoring it and good you’re in tune with recognizing the symptoms and testing right away to confirm. It’s good you’re doing something on your own and don’t have to take meds I applaud you there but it’s also very serious enough that you probably shouldn’t put off talking to the dr and get some tests ran

ClevelandBronco · 08-09-2018, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TLO

Is this a normal thing that I'm putting too much thought into, or should I speak to my doctor about it? I tend to be on the more anxious side, and I notice even very subtle changes in my body..

Those are perfectly natural. They're called breasts.

**loochy** · 08-09-2018, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TLO

I'm a non diabetic, but I have noticed over the past few months or so that my blood sugar seems drop quite a bit in the afternoons. A family member suggested that I pick up one of those self testing meters and keep a track on my blood sugar when I feel like it's dropping low.

For example I was feeling a bit shaky and anxious earlier and it had dropped to 70. (That's the lowest number I've ever had it read). I drank some 100% fruit juice I keep in the fridge at work, tested it again 15 minutes later, and it was up over 100.

Is this a normal thing that I'm putting too much thought into, or should I speak to my doctor about it? I tend to be on the more anxious side, and I notice even very subtle changes in my body.

For the record I had labs done about a month ago and everything was normal.

Thanks for any and all input.

Yeah it's pretty normal. I go hypo pretty easy too...super shaky, super weak, cold sweats, extreme lethargy. When eating some sugar doesn't fix the symptoms, THEN you have issues. Just keep something to eat handy.

Here's the biggest thing that I have to get over: When you feel like that, DON'T OVEREAT. Going hypo makes me feel like I want to eat everything in the world, and if I don't watch it I'll gorge for 10 or 15 minutes until I feel better. That's totally unnecessary. It only takes a few calories to restore the blood sugar - i.e. 1 glucose tablet only has like 20 calories and that's enough to fix you. Also, remember to eat complex carbs throughout the day and after you come out of one of these hypo episodes. They'll give a kind of time release effect that will keep your sugar stable.
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TLO · 08-09-2018, 02:21 PM

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Yeah it's pretty normal. I go hypo pretty easy too...super shaky, super weak, cold sweats, extreme lethargy. When eating some sugar doesn't fix the symptoms, THEN you have issues. Just keep something to eat handy.

Here's the biggest thing that I have to get over: When you feel like that, DON'T OVEREAT. Going hypo makes me feel like I want to eat everything in the world, and if I don't watch it I'll gorge for 10 or 15 minutes until I feel better. That's totally unnecessary. It only takes a few calories to restore the blood sugar - i.e. 1 glucose tablet only has like 20 calories and that's enough to fix you. Also, remember to eat complex carbs throughout the day and after you come out of one of these hypo episodes. They'll give a kind of time release effect that will keep your sugar stable.
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I appreciate the advice. Thanks man

Fish · 08-09-2018, 02:21 PM

Sounds like your antifreeze level is slightly low...

TLO · 08-09-2018, 02:22 PM

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Sounds like your antifreeze level is slightly low...

I knew this was coming eventually.

RippedmyFlesh · 08-09-2018, 02:27 PM

70 isn't that low for a nondiabetic but everyone is different. If you are over weight and prediabetic 70 may feel lower than it should feel. My wife isn't diabetic but her sugar gets low at the same time your's does. Before assuming anything bad try having a little snack between lunch and dinner. Really not enough info though. If your job is physical that can make your sugar go low esp if you skip meals. Try to find a pattern. Are you skipping meals ? Stress actually raises blood sugar but low blood sugar and a little anxiety tossed in can give you that out of it feeling.

ModSocks · 08-09-2018, 02:28 PM

Drink more mtn dew

'Hamas' Jenkins · 08-09-2018, 02:33 PM

You should not be hanging out around 70. It is a little too low. The general rule to avoid hypoglycemia is the Rule of 15. If you start to notice those symptoms, take in about 15 grams of carbs (3 peppermints or a few ounces of soda will do it), then check your blood sugar in another 15 minutes.

And when you say labs, did the doctors measure your A1C? It's a far more accurate measure of glucose control over the last three months than a one-time blood glucose test.

RippedmyFlesh · 08-09-2018, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

You should not be hanging out around 70. It is a little too low. The general rule to avoid hypoglycemia is the Rule of 15. If you start to notice those symptoms, take in about 15 grams of carbs (3 peppermints or a few ounces of soda will do it), then check your blood sugar in another 15 minutes.

And when you say labs, did the doctors measure your A1C? It's a far more accurate measure of glucose control over the last three months than a one-time blood glucose test.

I was watching Dr Oz once and he tested a healthy thin young woman.She came in at 55. He said it was fine. She had no symptoms and was fine.
Some people would have severe symptoms at 55.
30 years of being a diabetic and only 1 hospital visit because of it. I had a 20.
Yep a blood sugar of 20 wife called 911 paramedics got a mariano rivera like save.

ModSocks · 08-09-2018, 02:39 PM

yeah but sugar makes you fat.

**loochy** · 08-09-2018, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

Drink more mtn dew

well that WOULD fix it temporarily
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**Fire Me Boy!** · 08-09-2018, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RippedmyFlesh

I was watching Dr Oz once and he tested a healthy thin young woman.She came in at 55. He said it was fine. She had no symptoms and was fine.
Some people would have severe symptoms at 55.
30 years of being a diabetic and only 1 hospital visit because of it. I had a 20.
Yep a blood sugar of 20 wife called 911 paramedics got a mariano rivera like save.

At 55, I'm getting incoherent. I was that low once and was struggling to tell my wife what I needed. I get the shakes at 70.

RippedmyFlesh · 08-09-2018, 02:41 PM

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yeah but sugar makes you fat.

True sugar is the devil protein keeps your blood sugar more stable.

08-09-2018, 01:46 PM
TLO Life is changing.. Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NW Missouri Casino cash: $2004900	Let's talk blood sugar I'm a non diabetic, but I have noticed over the past few months or so that my blood sugar seems drop quite a bit in the afternoons. A family member suggested that I pick up one of those self testing meters and keep a track on my blood sugar when I feel like it's dropping low. For example I was feeling a bit shaky and anxious earlier and it had dropped to 70. (That's the lowest number I've ever had it read). I drank some 100% fruit juice I keep in the fridge at work, tested it again 15 minutes later, and it was up over 100. Is this a normal thing that I'm putting too much thought into, or should I speak to my doctor about it? I tend to be on the more anxious side, and I notice even very subtle changes in my body. For the record I had labs done about a month ago and everything was normal. Thanks for any and all input.
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08-09-2018, 01:58 PM	#2
booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $1598550	I found out a year and a half ago I caught the beetus. For me now with it under control I will test it and be in the 80-150 range feeling great there. 65 or below feels too low for me and I’ve got the same symptoms you explained when it gets low. Good that you’re monitoring it and good you’re in tune with recognizing the symptoms and testing right away to confirm. It’s good you’re doing something on your own and don’t have to take meds I applaud you there but it’s also very serious enough that you probably shouldn’t put off talking to the dr and get some tests ran __________________ 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
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08-09-2018, 02:27 PM	#8
RippedmyFlesh Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York Casino cash: $10005817	70 isn't that low for a nondiabetic but everyone is different. If you are over weight and prediabetic 70 may feel lower than it should feel. My wife isn't diabetic but her sugar gets low at the same time your's does. Before assuming anything bad try having a little snack between lunch and dinner. Really not enough info though. If your job is physical that can make your sugar go low esp if you skip meals. Try to find a pattern. Are you skipping meals ? Stress actually raises blood sugar but low blood sugar and a little anxiety tossed in can give you that out of it feeling.
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08-09-2018, 02:28 PM	#9
ModSocks Needs more middle fingers Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Casino cash: $4344563	Drink more mtn dew __________________ It's O'side or No side, baby.
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08-09-2018, 02:33 PM	#10
'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $8019572	You should not be hanging out around 70. It is a little too low. The general rule to avoid hypoglycemia is the Rule of 15. If you start to notice those symptoms, take in about 15 grams of carbs (3 peppermints or a few ounces of soda will do it), then check your blood sugar in another 15 minutes. And when you say labs, did the doctors measure your A1C? It's a far more accurate measure of glucose control over the last three months than a one-time blood glucose test. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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08-09-2018, 02:39 PM	#12
ModSocks Needs more middle fingers Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Casino cash: $4344563	yeah but sugar makes you fat. __________________ It's O'side or No side, baby.
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