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when something goes down, another goes up

Hi,

Oddly enough, I've tested both at the same time & there has been a correlation..
 
I believe that it’s due to the adrenaline release the hypo initiates. Adrenaline stimulates a reseated of glucose from the liver so that we’re powered up to fight or run away from a threat and the extra glucose will raise blood sugars. I’m told that unless it’s a bad bad hypo then it’ll eventually self correct but I never want to wait that long and know I’ll be needing to keep an eye on BG and possibly putting in a bit of insulin later to cover for the action of adrenaline.
Adrenaline’s also, I believe, the reason some hypos turn nasty and aggressive, just like someone whose BG’s been lowered by too much booze.
 
To add to the comment from @Fairygodmother about adrenaline, I read somewhere that adrenaline is an insulin inhibitor which is one reason why the body releases it as our BG gets low. A healthy pancreas will receive a "message" from the adrenaline to stop producing insulin to allow the BG to rise.
I find it fascinating how the body works ... when it works correctly.

I guess this adrenaline spike will help explain the BP rise.

@bisalimo does the high BP cause you additional problems or was this just a curious observation?
If you have problems with high BP, this should be discussed with your doctor.
 
Reseated from the liver? Released!
 
helensaramay said:
To add to the comment from @Fairygodmother about adrenaline, I read somewhere that adrenaline is an insulin inhibitor which is one reason why the body releases it as our BG gets low. A healthy pancreas will receive a "message" from the adrenaline to stop producing insulin to allow the BG to rise.
I find it fascinating how the body works ... when it works correctly.

I guess this adrenaline spike will help explain the BP rise.

@bisalimo does the high BP cause you additional problems or was this just a curious observation?
If you have problems with high BP, this should be discussed with your doctor.
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Helen, I agree and I find it fascinating how the rest of the body tries to compensate when one aspect of it goes wrong.
 
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