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What Causes Body Tremors In A Diabetic?
Question: sometimes i get this weird shaky feeling when i havnt eaten. my blood sugar fasting is 3.9 and after i eat around 5.5 to 6 so im not sure if it is diabeates . it happens once in a while and when i eat i seem to feel better but it happens maybe once a week and sometimes it doesnt happen for months. any help would be great.
Brief Answer:
Reactive hypoglicemia
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I have gone carefully through your concern.
The symptoms you reported are suggestive for hypoglycemia or low blood sugar levels.
Reactive hypoglycemia (postprandial hypoglycemia) refers to low blood sugar that occurs after a meal — usually within four hours after eating. This is different from low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) that occurs while fasting.
It is confirmed by checking the blood sugar at the moment you have these symptoms, if it results under 70 mg/dl, hypoglicemia is confirmed.
For the majority of people, reactive hypoglycemia usually doesn't require medical treatment. It may help, however, to pay attention to the timing and composition of your meals:
-Eat a well-balanced diet, including lean and nonmeat sources of protein, and high-fiber foods, including whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
-Avoid sugary foods, especially on an empty stomach.
-Be sure to eat food if you're consuming alcohol, and avoid using sugary soft drinks as mixers.
-Eat several small meals and snacks throughout the day, no more than three hours apart during the waking hours.
It's also important to include physical activity in your daily routine.
Hope the information will help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
Reactive hypoglicemia
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I have gone carefully through your concern.
The symptoms you reported are suggestive for hypoglycemia or low blood sugar levels.
Reactive hypoglycemia (postprandial hypoglycemia) refers to low blood sugar that occurs after a meal — usually within four hours after eating. This is different from low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) that occurs while fasting.
It is confirmed by checking the blood sugar at the moment you have these symptoms, if it results under 70 mg/dl, hypoglicemia is confirmed.
For the majority of people, reactive hypoglycemia usually doesn't require medical treatment. It may help, however, to pay attention to the timing and composition of your meals:
-Eat a well-balanced diet, including lean and nonmeat sources of protein, and high-fiber foods, including whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
-Avoid sugary foods, especially on an empty stomach.
-Be sure to eat food if you're consuming alcohol, and avoid using sugary soft drinks as mixers.
-Eat several small meals and snacks throughout the day, no more than three hours apart during the waking hours.
It's also important to include physical activity in your daily routine.
Hope the information will help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
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