Hi
I am new to this forum. I was diagnosed with Reactive Hypoglycemia a couple of years ago, my blood sugar dropped to 1.9 during the OGTT. I have periods of feeling generally quite good but then I have a cluster of attacks and this has on several occasions, including at the present time, left me completely exhausted and having episodes on a daily basis. I have found that when this occurs it always takes me three months to be able to return to some sort of normality. Has anyone had similar experiences?
I have been referred to various Endecronologists and been left feeling very frustrated by the lack of helpful advice and treatment.
I have managed to get an appointment with a metabolic unit in Manchester. This is a specialist team within the NHS and I believe that there are five such units around the country. I would thoroughly recommend using them if you have had Reactive Hypoglcemia and want further help.
I have tried to manage my condition with diet but have found it a very frustrating balancing act to get enough energy without bringing on a reaction and wigging out again.
I am a firefighter and have had to be removed from operational duties until my health improves. This is the third time this has happened and bizarrely it always takes three months for my body to recover.
Any advice on any of the above would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Will
I am new to this forum. I was diagnosed with Reactive Hypoglycemia a couple of years ago, my blood sugar dropped to 1.9 during the OGTT. I have periods of feeling generally quite good but then I have a cluster of attacks and this has on several occasions, including at the present time, left me completely exhausted and having episodes on a daily basis. I have found that when this occurs it always takes me three months to be able to return to some sort of normality. Has anyone had similar experiences?
I have been referred to various Endecronologists and been left feeling very frustrated by the lack of helpful advice and treatment.
I have managed to get an appointment with a metabolic unit in Manchester. This is a specialist team within the NHS and I believe that there are five such units around the country. I would thoroughly recommend using them if you have had Reactive Hypoglcemia and want further help.
I have tried to manage my condition with diet but have found it a very frustrating balancing act to get enough energy without bringing on a reaction and wigging out again.
I am a firefighter and have had to be removed from operational duties until my health improves. This is the third time this has happened and bizarrely it always takes three months for my body to recover.
Any advice on any of the above would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Will
