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Suggest Treatment For Floaters In Vision When Diagnosed With Diabetes
Question: I have not been diagnosed with diabetes but have been tested several times bc of blood sugar fluctuations and my sensitivity to them. after eating my vision get brighter and more pronounced floaters, I checked my blood sugar after eating 2 hour and it was 145 ... 1.5 hours later it was 73. I noticed bc I got shakey and checked it . why does this occur so quickly that's a 70 point drop in very little time ?
Brief Answer:
Reactive Hypoglycemia, Lifestyle changes detailed below
Detailed Answer:
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Such rapid fluctuations in blood sugar levels could be due to diet rich in foods with High glycemic Index, resulting in blood sugar spike leading to stimulation of insulin release and eventual Hypoglycemia (low blood sugars), also called reactive Hypoglycemia
Here are few things you can try to help regulate blood sugar levels
-Include foods with Low glycemic index in your diet. Some examples are Whole wheat, rye, oatmeal, less ripened fruits, yams ,sweet potato,green leafy vegetables, lentils, beans etc
-Include protein rich food like soybean, chickpeas in diet
-High fiber diet like vegetables, fruits, oatmeal etc
-Avoid processed sugar, white flour,fruit juice, sugary carbonted drinks
-Eat small frequent meals rather than large portions three times daily.
-Exercise daily like brisk walking or cycling for 30 minutes daily
-Get adequate sleep and avoid stress. Stress can increase hormones that cause blood sugar imbalance.
-Continue monitoring blood sugar levels to see if including these changes help regulate your blood sugar.
I'd also recommend to follow up with a Primary care Provider to rule out Diabetes or other disorders of insulin secretion.
Hope I was able to help you
Please address further questions/concerns
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
Reactive Hypoglycemia, Lifestyle changes detailed below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank You for the query at HealthcareMagic
Such rapid fluctuations in blood sugar levels could be due to diet rich in foods with High glycemic Index, resulting in blood sugar spike leading to stimulation of insulin release and eventual Hypoglycemia (low blood sugars), also called reactive Hypoglycemia
Here are few things you can try to help regulate blood sugar levels
-Include foods with Low glycemic index in your diet. Some examples are Whole wheat, rye, oatmeal, less ripened fruits, yams ,sweet potato,green leafy vegetables, lentils, beans etc
-Include protein rich food like soybean, chickpeas in diet
-High fiber diet like vegetables, fruits, oatmeal etc
-Avoid processed sugar, white flour,fruit juice, sugary carbonted drinks
-Eat small frequent meals rather than large portions three times daily.
-Exercise daily like brisk walking or cycling for 30 minutes daily
-Get adequate sleep and avoid stress. Stress can increase hormones that cause blood sugar imbalance.
-Continue monitoring blood sugar levels to see if including these changes help regulate your blood sugar.
I'd also recommend to follow up with a Primary care Provider to rule out Diabetes or other disorders of insulin secretion.
Hope I was able to help you
Please address further questions/concerns
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
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