reply to post by ModernAcademia
I have a sugar problem. I suffer from Hypoglycemia, also called low blood glucose or low blood sugar. The doctors told me that my pancreas is supposed
to output 7 different sugars necessary for good health. They also told me that my pancreas does not output 3 of the essential sugars. Before this
diagnosis, I had been suffering from seizures of the Grand Mal variety. Many tests were ran for diabetes, and epilepsy, all to no avail. An old doctor
finally told me I had Hypoglycemia.
What is hypoglycemia?
Hypoglycemia, also called low blood glucose or low blood sugar, occurs when blood glucose drops below normal levels. Glucose, an important source of
energy for the body, comes from food. Carbohydrates are the main dietary source of glucose. Rice, potatoes, bread, tortillas, cereal, milk, fruit, and
sweets are all carbohydrate-rich foods.
After a meal, glucose is absorbed into the bloodstream and carried to the body’s cells. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps the cells use
glucose for energy. If a person takes in more glucose than the body needs at the time, the body stores the extra glucose in the liver and muscles in a
form called glycogen. The body can use glycogen for energy between meals. Extra glucose can also be changed to fat and stored in fat cells. Fat can
also be used for energy.
When blood glucose begins to fall, glucagon—another hormone made by the pancreas—signals the liver to break down glycogen and release glucose into
the bloodstream. Blood glucose will then rise toward a normal level. In some people with diabetes, this glucagon response to hypoglycemia is impaired
and other hormones such as epinephrine, also called adrenaline, may raise the blood glucose level. But with diabetes treated with insulin or pills
that increase insulin production, glucose levels can’t easily return to the normal range.
Hypoglycemia can happen suddenly. It is usually mild and can be treated quickly and easily by eating or drinking a small amount of glucose-rich food.
If left untreated, hypoglycemia can get worse and cause confusion, clumsiness, or fainting. Severe hypoglycemia can lead to seizures, coma, and even
death.
In adults and children older than 10 years, hypoglycemia is uncommon except as a side effect of diabetes treatment. Hypoglycemia can also result,
however, from other medications or diseases, hormone or enzyme deficiencies, or tumors.
What are the symptoms of hypoglycemia?
Hypoglycemia causes symptoms such as
* hunger
* shakiness
* nervousness
* sweating
* dizziness or light-headedness
* sleepiness
* confusion
* difficulty speaking
* anxiety
* weakness
diabetes.niddk.nih.gov...
I was told that I could easily control my condition by eating a balanced diet of meat and veggies, and bread, and i could either take Glucamate
tablets at $90 a month, or drink soda pop. I chose the latter. Now the soda companies are producing what they call "Throwback" pop, that is, it has
real sugar instead of High Fructose, which is a lot better tasting, and a lot safer that the other. I drink at least 5 sodas a day, every day. I test
free from diabetes every time I am tested, and suffer nothing bad from the soda.
