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Not diagnosed but symptoms

Greeny1210

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Hi guys

Not sure where to start but been feeling pretty rotten for a few months now, been having some dizzy spells/feeling as though I am about to pass out (often pretty much feeling as though I am fighting to stay up against my body) and generally foggy headed, these started a while ago and was usually when I was probably due a meal, sweating like crazy at the same time (real real bad sweating).

Also while this was happening approx 75% of the time after my main meal (lunch) I would generally get bad diahrea (sp) within 30-60 mins sometimes within about 10 mins (even though I would have had my regular bowel movement in the morning) apart from that I would generally feel better after food.
now though the last couple of weeks after my main meals I feel pretty **** but different to when I feel faint/dizzy , really sluggish,tired,foggy headed etc and cant do anything for about 2 hours, also tend to ache especially my legs

My diet is ok, not perfect but I make most of my own food, spag bol/lasagne/salads/cottage pie/omlettes etc etc very rarely eat ready meals etc, I am overweight (about 5ft10 - 16 stone) exercise wise I walk perhaps 30-60 mins 5 times a week (bit less since feeling rubbish)

Have been to docs, told him I thought I might be hypoglycemic after googling symptoms, he pretty much laughed at me, said highly unlikely, sent me for some bloods, they asked for some more as they were borderline or something, but now say no need for anymore. I am also on beta blockers and anti depresants for anxiety/depression

I would appreciate any advice, I cant carry on feeling so **** all the time, I have battled with anxiety and depression this last 4/5 years, and now this on top, I just want to know whats wrong with me and the docs seem next to useless.

I am thinking of getting a blood glucose monitor as well
 
No harm in getting one and testing before meals and 2 hours after. Thats the only way to check if your levels are raised.
 
Hi Greeny, as we said on your post yesterday, carbs are the key, try cutting the carbs you eat in half. That means all bread, pasta, potatoes, and rice. Switch to brown versions. Increase your intake of green veggies, especially ones that grow above ground. Don't be afraid of cheese and butter. I bet if you can make these changes you will pretty soon start to feel better. If you get the Blood Glucose monitor you are recommended to test before and two hours after you eat to see what effect a particular food has on your blood glucose. Reducing your BGs will help your aches and pains too!
 
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