What is Reactive Hypoglycemia?
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) It occurs most often while fasting. Reactive hypoglycemia most commonly occurs after a meal usually 2 to 5 hours after eating. The cause of this is not yet clear. Researchers believe that certain people are overly sensitive to the normal release of a hormone called epinephrine, which can cause many of the symptoms of hypoglycemia. People with reactive hypoglycemia need to manage their diet similarly to those with diabetes to avoid symptoms. Some of the symptoms of low blood sugar include: sweating, shakiness, elevated heart rate, hunger, nervousness, sweating as well as confusion and blurred vision. Timing is everything when it comes to managing this condition. The timing of meals and snacks can often be all that's required to manage symptoms. Eating small and frequent meals, five or six times a day is the best way to avoid the symptoms as it spreads out the amount of carbohydrates in your blood stream. Skipping meals or not eatin...