What are the symptoms associated with reactive hypoglycemia?
Some of the symptoms are: • Perspiration • Headache • Dizziness • Hunger • Nervousness • Irritation • Confusion • Feeling of anxiousness • Flushing • An increase in appetite • A feeling of weakness • Tiredness • Sleepiness How is reactive hypoglycemia diagnosed? A blood sugar level of less than 70mg/dL along with the symptoms will confirm the diagnosis for reactive hypoglycemia. To diagnose reactive hypoglycemia, your doctor may follow this routine: • Ask you about the symptoms and signs. • Test your blood sugar while you are feeling the symptoms. • Check if the symptoms get back to normal after your blood sugar returns to 70 or above (that is, after drinking or eating). What is the treatment for low blood sugar or reactive hypoglycemia? Here are the steps that some health care professionals recommend to relieve reactive hypoglycemia: • Regularize your exercise routine. • Eat snacks and small meals every 3 hours. • Include a variety of foods in your diet like fish, meat, poultry or non
