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    Sugar levels crashing - don't know why

    Hey MeSci, I have tried to cut down on sugar just because I don't want the extra calories! I'm really only trying to put sugar into my body as part of healthy eating or with the coca cola when I'm feeling like death and need to get out of bed etc when I have a crash. I'm just wondering what I...
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    Sugar levels crashing - don't know why

    Do you know of a good blood glucose kit (brand name etc?) that you can buy in the UK or on Amazon?? How can you check cortisol levels....is that done by a doctor? I eat regularly and eat throughout the day.
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    Sugar levels crashing - don't know why

    Thanks Effi!
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    Sugar levels crashing - don't know why

    Thanks Effi for all your suggestions. You have given me plenty to research. What is your occupation? It's lovely to get a such a helpful response rather than simply told by the doctor that there is nothing wrong with lol!
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    Sugar levels crashing - don't know why

    Hi, Many thanks for your suggestions. I don't think I've had low blood pressure in the past. I also quit smoking several years ago. I will read over the links you kindly provided me with and will continue to search for some sort of remedy. I don't want to keep drinking coca cola on a daily...
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    Sugar levels crashing - don't know why

    Hi all, Gradually over the last year I have been feeling exhausted. I am now exhausted every day and have racing heart beat, dizzyness, minor sweating, and feel the need to lie down. I've had a blood test and I'm not hypoglycaemic. I've gone back to my doctor again for a second blood test...