low blood sugar

I'm type 2 and in week 5 of 800 calories (real food) and my bloods have been normal since week 1, now they are often in the low 4's and a few times have dropped into the high 3's. I've had a lot more energy this week and have been exercising more because of it but I had a pretty extreme energy...

I have had Reactive Hypoglycemia now for over 5 years and it is the most miserable and grim condition ever. There is no way to break free from the horrible condition, to sustain symptoms i have to have a very careful diet. I have to get up at 8.00am, cook eggs with cheese, anything else and i am...

I am writing to see if anyone else has had an issue similar to mine and because it is driving me crazy! I apologize in advance for the long post. I am a 22 year old female of average height and weight (about 5'3" and 120 lbs). I am young and have never been overweight so when I was told last...

Hi all, I hope you can help me. I am on merformin for around last 6-7 weeks because of my insulin resistance. The result of my ogtt test showed that while my insulin was rising to a higher number, my blood sugar was going down rapidly. So it was reactive hypoglycemia due to insulin...

Hi, I am type 2 diabetic diagnosed 1.5 years ago and my HbA1c has always been fluctuating every three months between 6.3 to 7.7 at max. Couple of weeks back it totally reached to new heights 8.8 due to my poor maintenance. I completely knew it would raise but not this high and my first...

Hello, I've got type 1 diabetes and I've been sick. The insulin I've taken for dinner has now made me blood sugars drop. Every time I try to bump them up, I'm sick on the drink I have. My bloods been going up and down from 3.3 to 4.7. But every time it rises I'm sick. Help! Any suggestions...

Hello Folks, Hope you are all okay. I have been diagnosed with having a subtle blood sugar disorder back in 2013, i have cut out alot of sugar i used to have. My blood sugar has never been documented to go low but the doctor confirmed it was reactive hypoglycemia symptoms which were not linked...

what effect does marijuana have on your diabetes? I smoke fairly regularly but not daily and wouldn't call myself a stoner, usually i don't notice any effects on my blood sugars but i believe my blood sugars aren't as erratic after I've smoked. the other evening i was out for a walk with my...

Hi I am Woody I have recently been diagnosed as Type 2 and taking 80mg Gliclazide in the morning and before evening meal. My doctor has set a target of between 6 to 10, however I am struggling to keep my blood sugar level up above 7 and it can drop as low as 3.3 even after eating regularily...

Well I just wanted to share a really scary experience with you all. I am T2 and take meds and diet to control BG. I wear glasses/contact lenses as am shortsighted well blind as a bat as they say. The thing is about a week ago i found i could not see text on my phone with my contact lenses in or...

Hellooooooo Every time I go cycling I have to carry a bag with me to keep snacks in, this is annoying during hot weather as the snacks get warm and my back is agitated by the bag! What do you all do in preparation of exercise? I wish I wasn't so scared of low blood sugars while I am far away...

Hi everyone, This is the first time I've tried anything like this but I've been having major problems recently since I started upping the amount of running that I do with having low blood sugars particularly at night. I'm type 1 on multiple injections a day and I've done the dafne course so...

Hi all I try to stay positive with my diabetes but lately it's been really getting to me. I'm training to be a teacher and this is easily the most stressful year of my life with work and my health. I went and saw my DSN on Tuesday and I was there for three hours - not in the waiting room -...