xchocoholic
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I was trying to say that I NEED to spike my glucose if I'm exerting myself. I can't physically or mentally keep up any other way.
For ex I won't remember what washers I put laundry soap in or which dryers I'm using. Doing laundry wipes me out. Sugar keeps me more alert.
As you can imagine I was relieved when I finally figured this out.
I only do this when I'm exerting myself. Sugar spikes make me feel horrible if my body isn't needing it.
From what I've seen my reaction to sugar or fruit juices is the same reaction diabetics get when crashing from hypoglycemia. My bg hasn't been recorded as less than 60? But I'm still getting the crash. I respond completely to the diabetic hypoglycemia treatment. OJ or glucose tablets. I have to sit for a few minutes too. I'm not sure if that's part of the diabetic treatment plan. My body won't recover completely if I don't rest.
I don't know how common this is for pwcs. I have hyperinsulinemia. Dr Myhill said chronic hypoglycemia is common in pwcs tho.
I'd love to find a doctor who knew exactly what to look for.
Tc ... x
For ex I won't remember what washers I put laundry soap in or which dryers I'm using. Doing laundry wipes me out. Sugar keeps me more alert.
As you can imagine I was relieved when I finally figured this out.
I only do this when I'm exerting myself. Sugar spikes make me feel horrible if my body isn't needing it.
From what I've seen my reaction to sugar or fruit juices is the same reaction diabetics get when crashing from hypoglycemia. My bg hasn't been recorded as less than 60? But I'm still getting the crash. I respond completely to the diabetic hypoglycemia treatment. OJ or glucose tablets. I have to sit for a few minutes too. I'm not sure if that's part of the diabetic treatment plan. My body won't recover completely if I don't rest.
I don't know how common this is for pwcs. I have hyperinsulinemia. Dr Myhill said chronic hypoglycemia is common in pwcs tho.
I'd love to find a doctor who knew exactly what to look for.
Tc ... x