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    Blood Sugar Issues

    Has anyone had problems with having low blood sugar or hypoglycemia? What would be a good food that would help increase my blood sugar without devouring too many carbs (So far Ive had pretzels and crackers). In the book it says I should avoid caffeine because that sometimes messes with it.

    I have noticed that I recently have needed to eat more frequently to avoid feeling light headed. I had blood drawn Monday for blood work, so I will find out what the deal is with that.
    223/168/170
    Male
    Maintenance
    Started July of 2008.
    Hit my original goal of 200 in 2 months.
    Hit my altered goal of 180 in 4 months.
    My max weight goal is 175 and Im trying to keep between 165 to 170.
    Tags: blood, issues, sugar
  • #2
    Re: Blood Sugar Issues

    Mine dipped down to 72 when I was still on metformin. I would suggest eatting carrots as a higher carb item.
    HW- 425
    SW- 383
    CW- 377
    GW- 230
    Extended Goal-190
    Start Date- 5/24/2006
    Restart Date- 6/1/2009
    Height- 5'10''
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    • #3
      Re: Blood Sugar Issues

      the few times it has happened to me I didn't eat enough at lunch, done a strenuous workout and was in the high 60's or low 70's. I drink a glass of water, and eat celery, or a few radishes, wait a few minutes and my blood sugar goes back up enough that I don't have those feelings. I have learned to eat properly if I'm going to work out afterwards...a salad doesn't hack it.

      I'll tell you what my Uncle was told - drink 8oz of Orange Juice and 2 Nilla Wafers.
      Carole
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      • #4
        Re: Blood Sugar Issues

        I've had hypoglycemia for about 25 years... when I get the shakes and stomach cramping and I know I've gone too long without eating, 1 tablespoon of natural peanut butter works real fast...
        F/46/5'2" - 249/198/115
        Start Date 03/06/09

        Mini goals:
        1st - 25 lbs down - Met 06/19/09
        2nd - Onederland - Met 03/10/10
        3rd - 75 lbs down
        4th - size 12
        5th - BMI 21



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        • #5
          Re: Blood Sugar Issues

          Peanut butter is good. The best way is to graze all day. Eat 5-6 times a day and eat a protein with any carbs you ingest. If you are going to do heavy exercise, eat a real meal an hour or so before and eat immediately afterwards too.
          JILL

          HW 298
          HW (this time) 248
          GOAL ONE 228           (take 2)
          GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
          GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
          FINAL GOAL 165

           It's not about the results. Its about the process.

          "I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"



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          • #6
            Re: Blood Sugar Issues

            Diabetes - The Cause, Prevention, Treatment and Control of Hypoglycemia and Type 1 & 2 Diabetes.

            this weblink has some tips to help with hypoglycemia and it 100% supports Atkins hope it helps

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            • #7
              Re: Blood Sugar Issues

              Grazing all day is really the best way to keep it in check. Try keeping a ziploc baggy with assorted meats, cheeses and tomatoes with you and snag a bite or two every now and again. Whatever you do, don't go more than 2 hrs during the day, without eating something...especially if you're active.

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              • #8
                Re: Blood Sugar Issues

                I usually tend to go for something like a few string cheese sticks, I find that if I use sugar to bring up my blood sugar, it drops it very low not too long after. So if I use protein to bring it up, it usually lasts a while. Sometimes it takes a little bit to come back up, I hate the feeling of being all shakey and nauseous, but it does keep me up longer. Although, since doing this program I've not had any problems!
                ~ }i{ - Keria - }i{ ~
                Current weight 418
                Start Date - 6/17/09
                Goal weight 250
                Trying to control my Insulin Resistance!

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                • #9
                  Re: Blood Sugar Issues

                  Originally posted by ziggy View Post
                  Diabetes - The Cause, Prevention, Treatment and Control of Hypoglycemia and Type 1 & 2 Diabetes.

                  this weblink has some tips to help with hypoglycemia and it 100% supports Atkins hope it helps
                  gallbladderectomy?? give me a break...
                  F/46/5'2" - 249/198/115
                  Start Date 03/06/09

                  Mini goals:
                  1st - 25 lbs down - Met 06/19/09
                  2nd - Onederland - Met 03/10/10
                  3rd - 75 lbs down
                  4th - size 12
                  5th - BMI 21



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                  • #10
                    Re: Blood Sugar Issues

                    Thanks for the tips, they should be helpful!
                    223/168/170
                    Male
                    Maintenance
                    Started July of 2008.
                    Hit my original goal of 200 in 2 months.
                    Hit my altered goal of 180 in 4 months.
                    My max weight goal is 175 and Im trying to keep between 165 to 170.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Blood Sugar Issues

                      coconut oil works for me
                      m/42 5'7"
                      No mini goals, just want to finish the race one pound at a time

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