Issues with sugar

[pookybear 284]

Not in the way you'd think....I've always had a small issue with my sugar getting low periodically. I always wondered if I was mildly hypoglycemic. It happened every so often before surgery. Since surgery it didn't happen at all, then in the last two week it's happened 3 times. I get shaky and stuff and have to have something with a little sugar to bring it up. I'm not sure if it's something I should call the surgeons office about. Does anyone else have this issue?

[oldoneyoungagain 200]

Yes, it has happened to some that have posted here. Hopefully, someone who has will respond to your post. I would definitely talked with the Nut and also your surgeon if this continues to be an issue. I am a diabetic and even though I have had low numbers, it is because I had to re-adjust my insulin in on my pump.

[LilBoo007 491]

It has been reported that for some people having RNY can actually cause them to get hypoglycemia. Can't remember the name for it but google it and I'm sure you will find the info. You should of course tell your surgeon because it falling too low can cause you to go into a coma and possible death ! Mine did that for the first 2 months post op. I didn't have high blood sugar before sugar, it was within normal range, however immediately following surgery... That same day it drop to 30 something, extremely dangerous that low and it lasted about 2 months post op then it finally straightened out.

[jerz 251]

I'm hypoglycemic. I have to have a bit of sugar at least every 3 hours or I get heart palpitations, cold sweats, dizziness, heart racing and will pass out. It's happened 4 times this summer and the last episode about 3 weeks ago. I hate the fact if I eat TOO much sugar then the same thing happens w/o the fainting. It's a fine line with this sugar intake. I make sure I carry with me at all times some fruit Snacks, a Protein bar and Water. Those are my lifesavers when I'm out and about and start feeling ill.

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