61. Sweet Nothings / Hypoglycemia / Bargerstock Home Page A newsletter exclusively for sufferers of hypoglycemia and includes a personal story. http://pages.prodigy.net/dlbargerstock

.....A newsletter exclusively for sufferers of hypoglycemia Finally, Help for Hypoglycemia Sufferers! A re you tired of the medical community telling you hypoglycemia doesn't exist or "Your symptoms are all in your head" or "You just need to take a vacation"? To date there is little to no information available for sufferers of hypoglycemia and when you do find information, you are left wondering if it is correct. For the above reasons and because of my misdiagnosis of hypoglycemia for nearly 10 years (yes...10 years) I had developed a quarterly newsletter called Sweet Nothings Through Sweet Nothings , I have met people from all over the world and from all walks of life. Sweet Nothings has even been mentioned twice in Veggie Life magazine. It has been the most rewarding experience of my life. In fact, it has made me realize that I am not meant to be an accountant the rest of my life. My purpose is to help people...not companies. I am now dumping my career of 10 years and am going to pursue medical school (my first career choice many moons ago). Unfortunately, due to the schooling time constraint I am no longer able to take any new subscribers.

62. Pets With Diabetes: Hypoglycemia Pets With Diabetes hypoglycemia a very serious and often frightening effectof diabetes. Some pets have asymptomatic hypoglycemia. What to watch for, http://www.petdiabetes.org/hypoglycemia.htm

Hypoglycemia Signs Treatment Asymptomatic Hypo ... References The most serious side effect of too much insulin is hypoglycemia, or low blood glucose. Hypoglycemia can be a life-threatening, even fatal condition. Classic signs of hypoglycemia lethargy (lack of energy) weakness head tilting "drunkedness" - wobbling when walking, unbalanced hunger restlessness shivering ataxia - usually lack of muscular coordination, but maybe changes in head and neck movements disorientation stupor convulsions or seizures coma The occurrence of signs depends on how far the bg drops and on how fast the blood glucose drops. Owners of diabetic cats have also reported observing these signs sleepiness unable to wake the cat easily when it is sleeping. vomiting glassy eyes - it may look like it is staring into space laying, sleeping, or curled up in an unusual location of the house meowing, crying, yowling, or vocalizing in a way that is unusual for your cat some cats get aggressive drooling coughing Owners of diabetic dogs have also reported observing these signs sweating - check the nose and the paw pads.

63. Children With PHHI A discussion forum for parents with children who suffer from the genetic disorder persistant hyperinsulinemichypoglycemia of infancy, which used to be known as nesidioblastosis. http://groups.msn.com/ChildrenwithPHHI/

var nEditorialCatId = 87; MSN Home My MSN Hotmail Shopping ... Money Web Search: document.write(' Groups Groups Home My Groups Language ... Help Children with PHHI ChildrenwithPHHI@groups.msn.com What's New Join Now About PHHI POEM ... Tools Persistent Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia of Infancy (PHHI), also known as familial hyperinsulinism, pancreatic nesidioblastosis or hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia, is a rare genetic disease, that can be inherited in a dominant or recessive way. It is mainly characterized by the presence of inappropriately high levels of insulin in parallel with low or very low glucose levels. This disease affects newborns and infants and the frequency varies depending on the population being studied. Estimates have been obtained for unselected populations, and it is calculated at a frequency of 1 case for every 40,000 or 50,000 newborns. On the other hand in the Saudi Arabian population is as frequent as 1:2500 and there is a recent report from Finland, that also estimates a higher frequency of 1:3200. Some of the populations that have higher frequency of the disease are small in size and consanguineous marriages are common. This refers to marrying someone from

64. University Of Iowa: Student Health / Health Iowa: Nutrition Definition hypoglycemia is the medical term for a level of blood glucose (bloodsugar) that There are two types of hypoglycemia fasting and reactive. http://www.uiowa.edu/~shs/nutrition4.htm

You are here Home Health Questions - Alcohol Cold/Flu Fitness General Illness Medicine Mental Health Nutrition Sexual Health Stress Student Health Information: Frequently Asked Questions Insurance Services Staff ... Exposure Reporting HYPOGLYCEMIA Definition: Hypoglycemia is the medical term for a level of blood glucose (blood sugar) that is too low to meet immediate energy needs of the body. Glucose is a sugar that our bodies use for energy. A normal level of glucose in the blood is between 60-110 mg/dl. Symptoms: Causes: It is important to remember that hypoglycemia is not a disease. It is a condition caused by an underlying problem or disease that prevents the body from maintaining normal levels of glucose in the blood. There are two types of hypoglycemia: fasting and reactive. Fasting hypoglycemia can occur when a person goes without food for eight or more hours. It can be caused by certain underlying diseases (tumors of the pancreas, severe liver disease, adrenal failure) that upsets the body's ability to balance glucose.

65. Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center Information for parents of children with congenital hyperinsulinism (nesidioblastosis or persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy), a disorder that causes low blood sugar. From the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. http://www.chop.edu/consumer/jsp/division/service.jsp?id=47690

66. InteliHealth: Hypoglycemia InteliHealth Featuring Harvard Medical School s consumer health information.For more than 550 diseases and conditions, learn What Is It?, Symptoms, http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/10169.html

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67. Hypoglycemia - Other Causes Information about diseases and conditions other than diabetes that can causehypoglycemia. http://seniorhealth.about.com/cs/conditions/a/hypoglcemia_3.htm

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68. Hypoglycemia Information about the medical condition hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. http://seniorhealth.about.com/cs/conditions/a/hypoglcemia.htm

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69. What Is Hypoglycemia? Lots of people wonder if they have hypoglycemia, but the condition is not commonin teens. Get the facts on hypoglycemia. http://kidshealth.org/teen/question/illness_infection/hypoglycemia.html

KidsHealth Teens Jake hadn't eaten since breakfast - he'd just been too busy. As he headed off to wrestling practice, he felt like he was running out of energy, so he grabbed some mini donuts from the vending machine. Two hours later, Jake felt dizzy and shaky, and he was starting to get a headache. Jake had felt this way before, and one of his friends said he might have hypoglycemia. But when Jake visited his doctor, she told him that it was unlikely. Lots of people wonder if they have hypoglycemia (pronounced: hi-po-gly- see -mee-uh), but the condition is not at all common in teens. Teens who do have hypoglycemia usually have another health condition, such as diabetes What Is Hypoglycemia? The body's most important fuel is glucose, a type of sugar. When you digest most foods, sugar is released, and that sugar ends up in your bloodstream as glucose. Your body, particularly your brain and nervous system, needs a certain level of glucose to function - not too much, and not too little. If your blood glucose level isn't right, your body will react by showing certain symptoms. Hypoglycemia occurs when a person's blood sugar levels are abnormally low, and it's a potentially serious condition. If you know someone who has diabetes, you may have heard them talk about "insulin shock," which is the common name for a severe hypoglycemic reaction. People with diabetes may experience hypoglycemia if they don't eat enough or if they take too much insulin - the medicine most commonly used to treat diabetes in kids.

70. New Treatments For Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Diabetes, Autism, Depression, Hypog In fact hypoglycemia is a condition which causes the blood sugar levels to There are several types of hypoglycemia. I ll try to summarize them below http://www.newtreatments.org/hypo.php

Index Archive Search Diseases > Hypoglycemia Hypoglycemia Hypoglycemia means: Low blood sugar levels. In fact the name doesn't cover the condition. In fact hypoglycemia is a condition which causes the blood sugar levels to fluctuate. Dangers of fluctuating blood sugar levels First, high blood sugar levels are very toxic for the human body. Many cells do not tolerate the high concentration of glucose in the blood. They start to deteriorate. Damage is done on a molecular level: Proteins react with glucose and in the process the proteins are destroyed. So, when the blood sugar levels are high, the body tries to decrease the blood sugar levels as quickly as possible. It does this by producing insulin (the pancreas does this). The insulin levels in the blood increase rapidly. The insulin is like a key: It opens the door of the cells, so the glucose can enter. Inside the cells, the glucose is metabolized: It's burned as fuel or it's converted into fat. In healthy subjects, this process works fine.. When you've had a Cola, your blood sugar level rises and soon after that it drops again until it reaches the normal levels. In a hypoglycemic some of these regulation processes don't work (the "drop" part and the "until" part).

71. Hypoglycemic (Hypo) Symptoms - Pet Health | Cat Health | Pet Supplies Pet Health hypoglycemia related to feline diabetes. Severe hypoglycemia Ifyour pet is severely hypoglycemic, especially if it is having seizures or http://www.felinediabetes.com/hypogly.htm

Pet Health: Hypoglycemia and Diabetic Cats Also see Hypoglycemia Quick Reference Medical Data: Hypoglycemic Episodes Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is a dangerous effect of overdosing insulin. Too much insulin triggers the body to continue processing glucose, ultimately sending blood glucose (BG) levels dangerously low. Also known as insulin shock, hypoglycemia can be a life-threatening and possibly fatal condition. First aid at home can be life saving. Home testing the BG levels in your cat is highly recommended by many owners because of the increased certainty that comes with knowing a precise BG level, though many others find it unnecessary in a regulated cat. The choice is ultimately personal, and a topic of much contention on the Feline Diabetes Message Board Symptoms of hypoglycemia: [in order of ascending severity] abnormal hunger / complete disinterest in food restlessness weakness, lethargy

72. Hypoglycemia Symptoms, Treatment And Prevention - Low Blood Sugar Learn about hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) symptoms, dangers, and treatments.Try our free online blood glucose tracking system and interactive resource http://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/diabetes/hypoglycemia.asp

ADVERTISEMENT Key Word Search Diabetes Basics Glucose Control Benefits of Good Control Dangers of Poor Control ... For Physicians Resources Medications Resource Locator Find an Expert Diabetes Resource Locator ... About the Channel Glucose Control: Benefits Dangers Testing Diet Exercise Special Times ... Tips Glucose Control - Dangers Poor Control Hypoglycemia Hyperglycemia Ketoacidosis Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) What is hypoglycemia? If your blood sugar drops too low, you can have a low blood sugar reaction called hypoglycemia. A low blood sugar reaction can come on fast. Generally, a level below about 60 mg/dl is called low blood sugar. It may occur once or twice a week if you have Type 1 diabetes. Hypoglycemia is much less common with Type 2 diabetes, but it can happen especially with some medications. People who have tight control of their diabetes are more at risk for low blood sugar and so are the elderly. Studies have shown that 50 percent of severe low blood sugars occur between midnight and 8 a.m. Talk to your diabetes educator about what to do. What causes hypoglycemia?

73. Conscious Choice: Hypoglycemia In essence, hypoglycemia is low blood sugar, and it is increasingly prevalent hypoglycemia can cause an array of symptoms, including spaciness, fatigue, http://www.consciouschoice.com/1999/cc1207/hmd1207.html

Search this site: A Dragonfly Village Publication Home News Directory Calendar ... The Holistic M.D. Hypoglycemia by Ronald Hoffman, M.D. In essence, hypoglycemia is low blood sugar, and it is increasingly prevalent in our society. Hypoglycemia can cause an array of symptoms, including spaciness, fatigue, mood changes, PMS, sugar craving, headaches, difficulty focusing the eyes, tremors, temperamental outbursts, depression, excessive sweating, hot flashes, palpitations, cold extremities, abdominal pain, and panic attacks. If you have any of these symptoms, the next time you go to a doctor, try asking him or her if the symptoms you experience could be due to hypoglycemia. You may provoke a bemused or annoyed look, or perhaps your doctor will, in fact, suggest a glucose tolerance test. Don't bother. Glucose tolerance tests, as performed conventionally, are not designed to detect hypoglycemia until or unless it has reached a very extreme level. The truth is that hypoglycemia is far more prevalent than we're led to believe. Studies show that even in its full-blown form it is often misdiagnosed. Consider this example: In one study, of thirty-nine patients who had tumors in the pancreas, a condition causing profound hypoglycemia, eight were first diagnosed with epilepsy or neurosis! Detection and diagnosis of hypoglycemia can lead to treatment that can totally correct this condition. Even if the symptoms are vague and seemingly subjective (which makes most doctors want to shy away from this diagnosis), if you're the one experiencing them, they can destroy the quality of your life.

74. BD Diabetes - Recognizing Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) - Describes the symptoms and treatments for high and low blood sugar reactions. http://www.bddiabetes.com/us/understanding/react_recognizing_hypo.asp

Home Blood Sugar Reactions Recognizing Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) clipInclude(151,531,208,20,'react_recognizing_hypo'); Recognizing Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) As your treatment plan becomes more effective in bringing your blood sugar within its target ranges, you may occasionally experience hypoglycemia (low blood sugar reactions). These reactions occur because there is too much insulin in your blood stream and not enough sugar going to your brain and muscles to help them function. Low blood sugar reactions must be recognized and treated immediately because they come on very quickly, and may be dangerous when your blood sugar is very low because you could pass out or have convulsions if your brain is not receiving enough sugar to work properly. A low blood sugar reaction can happen when: You take your medication, but don't eat on time. You don't eat enough for the medication that you have taken. You skip a meal. You exercise more than usual. Hypoglycemia reactions are thought of as "mild," "moderate," or "severe." If untreated, the early, mild symptoms of hypoglycemia can become moderate or severe.

75. Hypoglycemia With the condition, hypoglycemia, it can drop to or below 40 mg/dL. In peoplewith diabetes hypoglycemia can be cause by taking too much insulin, http://www.utmem.edu/campusrec/hypoglycemia.html

HYPOGLYCEMIA Low blood sugar Normally blood sugar drops between meals to about 60-110 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). With the condition, hypoglycemia, it can drop to or below 40 mg/dL. This means the cells are not getting enough glucose to supply the cells with energy Symptoms include: sweating, rapid heartbeat, trembling, poor coordination, numbness, slurred speech, and hunger. In severe cases, such as when blood sugar levels drop to 30 mg/dL, a person can experience convulsions, seizures, hospitalization, and coma. There is an impairment in mental function because no fuel is getting to the brain. In people with diabetes- hypoglycemia can be cause by taking too much insulin, exercising too much, or not eating enough . Hypoglycemia can also be caused by more serious conditions like liver disease or tumors in the pancreas. Reactive hypoglycemia- rebound effect of the body. After eating a large meal, the body secretes too much insulin, resulting in a drop in blood sugar. This usuaslly occurs two to four hours after eating. This is not the same as extreme hunger. Extreme hunger has symptoms of rumbling stomach, headache, and feelings of weakness. This occurs six to eight hours after eating. If you feel as if your blood sugar is dropping drink some fruit juice, a soft drink, or eat some quick-sugar foods. These include table sugar, skim milk, honey, corn syrup, jam, raisins, gum drops, hard candy, and glucose tablets or gel. It is also a good idea to carry some of these products with you at all times or in your car, so that something is available at all times.

76. Hypoglycemia Detailed information on hypoglycemia, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, andtreatment. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_newborn/ncomhypo.cfm

[ Skip Navigation ] Health System Home For Health Answers Healthcare Professionals ... Advanced Search Health System Search Search for Information People UVa Home Health System News Health System Events (all) Health System Publications ... Making a Gift Topics Adolescent Medicine Allergy/Asthma/Immunology Blood Disorders Burns Cancer Common Injuries/Poison Tips Craniofacial Anomalies Dermatology Diabetes/Endo/Metabolism Eye Care Genitourinary/Kidney High-Risk Newborn High-Risk Pregnancy Infectious Diseases Medical Genetics Mental Health Nervous System Disorders Normal Newborns Oral Health Orthopaedics Pediatric Surgery Respiratory Disorders Terminal Illness in Children Transplantation UVa Health Topics A to Z FIND A DOCTOR General Pediatrics MAKE AN APPOINTMENT CALENDAR OF EVENTS ... CLINICAL TRIALS Search This Site Hypoglycemia What is hypoglycemia? Babies born to diabetic mothers may develop hypoglycemia after delivery when the source of glucose (the mother's blood) is gone and the baby's insulin production uses up the existing glucose. Small for gestational age or growth-restricted babies may have too few glycogen stores. Premature babies, especially those with low birthweights, often have limited glycogen stores or an immature liver function.

77. Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) Detailed information on hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), including causes, symptoms,diagnosis, and treatment. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_diabetes/hypo.cfm

[ Skip Navigation ] Health System Home For Health Answers Healthcare Professionals ... Advanced Search Health System Search Search for Information People UVa Home Health System News Health System Events (all) Health System Publications ... Making a Gift Topics All About Cancer Blood Disorders Bone Disorders Breast Health Cancer Cardiovascular Disease Dermatology Diabetes Digestive Disorders Endocrinology Environmental Medicine Eye Care Glossary Gynecological Health Infectious Diseases Kidney Disease Men's Health Mental Health Nervous System Disorders Non-Trauma Emergency Oral Health Orthopaedics Otolaryngology Pathology Pediatrics, General Health Prostate Health Radiology Respiratory Disorders Skin Cancer Surgical Care Urology Women's Health UVa Health Topics A to Z FIND A DOCTOR Diabetes Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases MAKE AN APPOINTMENT ... WHY CHOOSE UVA Search This Site Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) What is hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia is a condition characterized by a glucose (blood sugar) level that is too low to effectively fuel the body's blood cells. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the body. According to the National Institute for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the good range of blood sugar is approximately 60 to 120 mg/dL (milligrams of glucose per deciliter of blood). Blood sugar levels under 60 mg/dL are too low and are considered unhealthy. Hypoglycemia may be a condition by itself, or may be a complication of diabetes or another disorder. It is most often seen as a complication of diabetes, which is sometimes referred to as

78. Adrenal - Endocrinology, UCSF Medical Center Reactive hypoglycemia ended up being the fad diagnosis of the 1970 s. People withdiabetes develop hypoglycemia when the medications used as part of their http://mountzion.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/endocrinology/hy2.html

Adrenal Cholesterol and Lipids Diabetes Hirsutism ... Hypoglycemia Detailed Information Find a Specialist Osteoporosis Parathyroid and Calcium Pituitary ... Thyroid Hypoglycemia In the 1970's, there appeared to be an epidemic of self-diagnosed "reactive hypoglycemia"a low blood sugar occurring between meals. A whole industry rose up developing new age diets and self help manuals to treat this problem is otherwise healthy people. Fortunately, for most people, their hypoglycemia turned out to have little basis in fact. Their symptoms of hunger, palpitations, sweating, dizziness and fatigue did not correlate with any low blood sugars. The symptoms were part of everyday stressful life. The oral glucose tolerance test that was widely utilized for diagnosing reactive hypoglycemia turned out to be inaccurate and unreliable. Reactive hypoglycemia ended up being the fad diagnosis of the 1970's. People with diabetes develop hypoglycemia when the medications used as part of their treatment decrease the blood sugar level to a level below normal. Hypoglycemia does occur in people who are do not have diabetes, but it is rare. Symptoms A person with hypoglycemia may feel: weak, drowsy, confused, hungry, and dizzy. Paleness, headache, irritability, trembling, sweating, rapid heart beat, and a cold, clammy feeling are also signs of low blood sugar. In severe cases, a person can lose consciousness and even lapse into a coma.

79. Hypoglycemia CHC Wausau Hospital s Medical Library and Patient Education Center providesresearch services and healthcare information to physicians, http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00052250.html

Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources Hypoglycemia Definition The condition called hypoglycemia is literally translated as low blood sugar. Hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar (or blood glucose) concentrations fall below a level necessary to properly support the body's need for energy and stability throughout its cells. Description Carbohydrates are the main dietary source of the glucose that is manufactured in the liver and absorbed into the bloodstream to fuel the body's cells and organs. Glucose concentration is controlled by hormones, primarily insulin and glucagon. Glucose concentration is also controlled by epinephrine (adrenalin) and norepinephrine, as well as growth hormone. If these regulators are not working properly, levels of blood sugar can become either excessive (as in hyperglycemia) or inadequate (as in hypoglycemia). If a person has a blood sugar level of 50 mg/dl or less, he or she is considered hypoglycemic, although glucose levels vary widely from one person to another. Hypoglycemia can occur in several ways.

80. Hypoglycemia Postpriandial reactive hypoglycemia results from glucose deprivation of thenervous system low blood sugar. This stimulates the release of adrenaline, http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/962132071.html

Search Articles: search tips Please Take the HealthLink Survey Email this article Print this article Find related articles: By topic: Diabetes Nutrition/Food Fitness/Weight Management By keywords: Postprandial blood sugar Receive Health Link via email! Subscribe now >> Hypoglycemia Q: It would be interesting to know your comments on hypoglycemia. I have had it for several years, although it was just diagnosed in 1998. My main symptoms are shakiness after eating sugar, transposing words and letters (in other words, turning them around), and my main concern, severe mood change later in the day. After about four to six hours, I see a definite change in my personality and have been known to cry for hours until my system seems to be cleared out. It's like sugar is poison to my body. I don't drink any alcohol anymore because it causes the chills and shakes. This all seemed to start after I stopped eating all sweets about 10 years ago and continued that for about four years. When I returned to eating desserts again, I started noticing these symptoms. It took a long time to narrow down what was causing my symptoms because I was also going through menopause. A: Postprandial reactive hypoglycemia is the medical term for your condition; postprandial means the symptoms occur after a meal and reactive means they happen in response to food stimulation as opposed to a fasting state. Blood sugar levels are normally around 90 to 110 mg/dL, but with hypoglycemia they are usually below 50 and may get as low as 35.

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