Hypoglycemic?

[stormbind]

I seem to over-analyse things a lot, and my meals contain a lot of white rice (one of the things a hypoglycemic should avoid).

Hypoglycemia is blood-sugar imballance which affects thinking. When the brain doesn't get enough sugar, the body produces excess adrenalin to compensate, which causes sufferers to over-think concerns and anxieties.

I have been over-thinking a lot recently, imagining things to be worse than they are, and I get very worked up about it.

It occurs to me that I feel much more relaxed after downing a tray of Terry's All Gold. Doing this is something a hypoglycemic isn't supposed to, but it would result in higher blood sugar levels, and it happens to make me feel great - I calm down within minutes!

What do you make of that?

I don't have a doctor so cannot get tested right now

 

[GenMarshall]

I do strongly recomend that you see a doctor about that.

 

[stormbind]

I cannot. The stupid NHS doesn't allow for people in my situation.

I live in one post/zip-code area, and work 9am - 6pm in a different area. The doctors are all closed outside office hours and you're only allowed to register with a doctor in your residential area

I tried an NHS walk-in centre (open to all) but they are just nurses and they cannot refer me to a doctor.

The only thing left is a hospital emergency ward

 

[Urederra]

I guess you are all right, If you had a bad hipoglycemia, you would have lost your conciuosness, I guess. Anyway, you can ask for a day off (some hours off) and make an appointment to see the doctor and ask for some blood analysis.

 

[Bluemofia]

Well, this might explain why I'm so paranoid and over analitical of the most simple of solutions.

 

[El_Machinae]

Stormbind. If you eat a starchy meal, with few additives (white rice, white bread, potatoes, sweets, etc.) - do you get dizzy or have trouble reading 20-30 minutes later?

That would be a good sign you're hypoglycemic.

If you're hypoglycemic, don't aggravate it. It's the worst thing you could do for your long-term health.

 

[JohnRM]

I seem to over-analyse things a lot, and my meals contain a lot of white rice (one of the things a hypoglycemic should avoid).

Hypoglycemia is blood-sugar imballance which affects thinking. When the brain doesn't get enough sugar, the body produces excess adrenalin to compensate, which causes sufferers to over-think concerns and anxieties.

I have been over-thinking a lot recently, imagining things to be worse than they are, and I get very worked up about it.

It occurs to me that I feel much more relaxed after downing a tray of Terry's All Gold. Doing this is something a hypoglycemic isn't supposed to, but it would result in higher blood sugar levels, and it happens to make me feel great - I calm down within minutes!

What do you make of that?

I don't have a doctor so cannot get tested right now

If you suspect that you are hypoglycemic as it relates to diabetes, you had better see a Doctor. No excuses, no BS. See a doctor ASAP. If you simply find yourself with a low blood sugar from time to time due to lack of eating and overworking, then that should not be a problem.

 

[JohnRM]

At very least, always keep a sugar-packed candy bar or something with you. If you start feeling wierd, eat it.

 

[taper]

Both my sister and I are mildly hypoglycemic. I can control it very well with diet, if I eat something very starchy I make sure I have something sugary with it. A handful of M&Ms is all I need. I don't recommend carrying sugar packets, since if they get wet they'll make a mess, and pure sugar hitting an empty stomach can make you sick. Hard candy is good.

 

[Narz]

The mind affects the body very much. If you do something which helps you relax (even if it involves ingesting something "bad") it will help regulate your hormones/blood sugar/etc.

Just find positive and healthy habits which you enjoy also.

Wheatgrass is supposed to be very good for hypoglycemia and blood sugar levels. I find taking it to be a good habit. You can grow it for about 20 cents a batch, just chew it up and spit the pulp, very good for your teeth and gums too.