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Can Drug Usage In Past With Poor Eating Habits Cause Chronic Hypoglycemia?

I have a friend who was a heavy methamphetamine user in the past, while this is no longer an issue, she also has poor eating habits (she usually eats only one meal a day, and because we get a free employee meal at work often doesn't eat much on her days off. And has a fixation with candy, she can eat bags of the stuff in one sitting.) I have worked with her over 2 years now and the past couple of months the number of times she has called in sick or had to leave work early has gone up to a near weekly basis. (Almost always on Mondays) As she is too stubborn to go in and see a doctor, I have done internet research and her symptoms seem to be concurrent with hypoglycemia. I know that these poor lifestyle choices can lead to acute hypoglycemia, but I was wondering if a more chronic form can develop from either/both her past drug use or her current poor eating habits.
Wed, 13 May 2015
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I am Dr.Nitasha Khan. I have read you question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible.
drug usage can lead to weak metabolism which causes poor eating habbits and which can lead to hypoglycemia.....make sure she drinks lots of fluids and eats regularly even if its little....also get her glucose levels done that wil give you idea if it is below 100 than it can be alarming sign






I hope this answered your question.If you have more queries I am happy to answer.Otherwise rate and close the discussion

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Dr.Nitasha Khan
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Can Drug Usage In Past With Poor Eating Habits Cause Chronic Hypoglycemia?

Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic. Thanks for writing. I am Dr.Nitasha Khan. I have read you question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible. drug usage can lead to weak metabolism which causes poor eating habbits and which can lead to hypoglycemia.....make sure she drinks lots of fluids and eats regularly even if its little....also get her glucose levels done that wil give you idea if it is below 100 than it can be alarming sign I hope this answered your question.If you have more queries I am happy to answer.Otherwise rate and close the discussion Regards. Dr.Nitasha Khan