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- Type of diabetes
- Reactive hypoglycemia
- Treatment type
- Diet only
Hi all, I have a question for the ladies please, regarding "that time of he month" and sugar levels.
I'm not diabetic but have reactive hypogleacemia and a few days before my period is due to start I have much more difficulty controlling my blood sugar levels. My fasting level increases to high 5's / low 6's and I'm way more sensitive to carbs meaning I spike higher than normal which makes me more likely to go hypo (that's the reactive part of the condition).
I'm seeing my GP next week as it's becoming a problem. I have two small children and it's quite frightening when I'm alone with them. I've read that it can be common for bg levels to change around this time for women but my question is, has anyone overcome this?
Can it be helped by taking something to level out hormones I.e the pill or should I look at medication to help prevent the spikes so I don't get the resulting hypo? I'm diet controlled at the minute. Thanks in advance for any advice x
I'm not diabetic but have reactive hypogleacemia and a few days before my period is due to start I have much more difficulty controlling my blood sugar levels. My fasting level increases to high 5's / low 6's and I'm way more sensitive to carbs meaning I spike higher than normal which makes me more likely to go hypo (that's the reactive part of the condition).
I'm seeing my GP next week as it's becoming a problem. I have two small children and it's quite frightening when I'm alone with them. I've read that it can be common for bg levels to change around this time for women but my question is, has anyone overcome this?
Can it be helped by taking something to level out hormones I.e the pill or should I look at medication to help prevent the spikes so I don't get the resulting hypo? I'm diet controlled at the minute. Thanks in advance for any advice x