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NoName114 · 5th Nov 2011, 02:12 PM

First of all I eat healthy and I eat 3 meals a day which I though was normal and recommended, well for the past year or so about 2 to 3 days a week I get extreme fatigue (so bad I slept through one whole day without getting up) and a overall aching feeling, although being up and active usually helps sometimes I have to have a soda or something with sugar in it to "wake up" and sometimes (more often now) Eating/being active won't "wake me up" I was told by my doctor it could be a bad case of low blood sugar I'm going to go for a test next next Saturday anyone have low blood sugar or anything that can help me until then? Also on a regular day I get 8-10 hours of sleep (I sleep a lot)

**Gerry** · 5th Nov 2011, 02:28 PM

First off, it's good to know you're seeing a medical professional for your health. I was told I have low blood sugar as well by my doctor. When I go for a check-up, it always seems my blood sugar is low. I would do what you're doing. Make sure you keep eating several well balanced meals a day and incorporate sugar into your diet. Generally sweets are bad for you, but my doctor told me to make sure I have some throughout the day to keep my blood sugar level up. I also sleep about 8 hours a night too, so sleep shouldn't have anything to do with it. All I can recommend is continue eating healthy and wait to see what the tests show. Good luck and keep us posted.

NoName114 · 5th Nov 2011, 02:34 PM

alright

thanks, it's also nice to know that someone else here has low blood sugar, which is funny because the only person in my family with irregular blood sugar in my ant who has high blood sugar XD

**Gerry** · 5th Nov 2011, 02:52 PM

Yeah I don't think it's very uncommon but I can't be sure. Definitely follow up with your doctor. Also, it might be good to be tested for diabetes. That's high blood sugar I believe, but it can't hurt. I was tested before and thankfully I don't have it.

NoName114 · 5th Nov 2011, 02:57 PM

I've been tested several times from age 4 to 12 and tested negative every time, I had all symptoms but I had several doctors that I did not have diabetes, so I'm a bit worried

**Gerry** · 5th Nov 2011, 02:59 PM

Well if the last time you were tested was about 3 years ago, I would say it's good to go ahead and get tested again. At least that way you'll have some piece of mind and know for sure what's going on with your health.

BenIsScared · 6th Nov 2011, 04:59 AM

I have diabetes, and when my sugar is low, I eat carbs. Usually if it's below 50 you should eat 30 grams of carbs, and between 50 and 80, eat 15 grams. Above 80 is perfectly healthy. 4oz of juice is 15 grams. A piece of bread is 15 grams. Don't eat chocolate if you're feeling low, because chocolate slows down the absorbtion of sugar. Just check the nutrition labels and find out if theres something you like to eat that has the right amount of carbohydrate. Hope that helps and good luck!

**KaraBulut** · 6th Nov 2011, 03:02 PM

Hopefully your doctor did a physical and also tested you for anemia, thyroid disease and mono, too?

seeksanctuary · 7th Nov 2011, 01:05 AM

Three meals a day is the general norm for a lot of places... it's not really the "ideal", which would be four to six small meals a day. Though "ideal" also depends on your own individual body and needs.

... Also, if low blood sugar is the cause of your issues, how could eating NOT make you feel more awake? o_O Lol.

Veronica · 7th Nov 2011, 02:32 PM

I read somewhere that the idea that feeling tired is a sign of low blood sugar is a myth. You can't actually feel your blood sugar. It's just the way you've learned to interpret that feeling.

Anyway, I'm no expert. I'll try to find the source.

5th Nov 2011, 02:12 PM	#1
NoName114 Dorian Grey-ish Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: committed to a amazing guy Age: 15 Posts: 214 Join Date: Oct 2011	Low Blood sugar? First of all I eat healthy and I eat 3 meals a day which I though was normal and recommended, well for the past year or so about 2 to 3 days a week I get extreme fatigue (so bad I slept through one whole day without getting up) and a overall aching feeling, although being up and active usually helps sometimes I have to have a soda or something with sugar in it to "wake up" and sometimes (more often now) Eating/being active won't "wake me up" I was told by my doctor it could be a bad case of low blood sugar I'm going to go for a test next next Saturday anyone have low blood sugar or anything that can help me until then? Also on a regular day I get 8-10 hours of sleep (I sleep a lot)

5th Nov 2011, 02:28 PM	#2
Gerry We're all a little mad! EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Las Vegas Age: 24 Posts: 5,551 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: Low Blood sugar? First off, it's good to know you're seeing a medical professional for your health. I was told I have low blood sugar as well by my doctor. When I go for a check-up, it always seems my blood sugar is low. I would do what you're doing. Make sure you keep eating several well balanced meals a day and incorporate sugar into your diet. Generally sweets are bad for you, but my doctor told me to make sure I have some throughout the day to keep my blood sugar level up. I also sleep about 8 hours a night too, so sleep shouldn't have anything to do with it. All I can recommend is continue eating healthy and wait to see what the tests show. Good luck and keep us posted. __________________ "Everybody's journey is individual. If you fall in love with a boy, you fall in love with a boy. The fact that many Americans consider it a disease says more about them than it does about homosexuality".-James Baldwin

5th Nov 2011, 02:34 PM	#3
NoName114 Dorian Grey-ish Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: committed to a amazing guy Age: 15 Posts: 214 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Low Blood sugar? alright thanks, it's also nice to know that someone else here has low blood sugar, which is funny because the only person in my family with irregular blood sugar in my ant who has high blood sugar XD

5th Nov 2011, 02:52 PM	#4
Gerry We're all a little mad! EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Las Vegas Age: 24 Posts: 5,551 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: Low Blood sugar? Yeah I don't think it's very uncommon but I can't be sure. Definitely follow up with your doctor. Also, it might be good to be tested for diabetes. That's high blood sugar I believe, but it can't hurt. I was tested before and thankfully I don't have it. __________________ "Everybody's journey is individual. If you fall in love with a boy, you fall in love with a boy. The fact that many Americans consider it a disease says more about them than it does about homosexuality".-James Baldwin

5th Nov 2011, 02:57 PM	#5
NoName114 Dorian Grey-ish Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: committed to a amazing guy Age: 15 Posts: 214 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Low Blood sugar? I've been tested several times from age 4 to 12 and tested negative every time, I had all symptoms but I had several doctors that I did not have diabetes, so I'm a bit worried

5th Nov 2011, 02:59 PM	#6
Gerry We're all a little mad! EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Las Vegas Age: 24 Posts: 5,551 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: Low Blood sugar? Well if the last time you were tested was about 3 years ago, I would say it's good to go ahead and get tested again. At least that way you'll have some piece of mind and know for sure what's going on with your health. __________________ "Everybody's journey is individual. If you fall in love with a boy, you fall in love with a boy. The fact that many Americans consider it a disease says more about them than it does about homosexuality".-James Baldwin

6th Nov 2011, 04:59 AM	#7
BenIsScared Member Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Not totally sure....But about 90% sure I'm gay. Out Status: 5 really close friends, and one douchebag Location: Southern USA Posts: 74 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: Low Blood sugar? I have diabetes, and when my sugar is low, I eat carbs. Usually if it's below 50 you should eat 30 grams of carbs, and between 50 and 80, eat 15 grams. Above 80 is perfectly healthy. 4oz of juice is 15 grams. A piece of bread is 15 grams. Don't eat chocolate if you're feeling low, because chocolate slows down the absorbtion of sugar. Just check the nutrition labels and find out if theres something you like to eat that has the right amount of carbohydrate. Hope that helps and good luck!

6th Nov 2011, 03:02 PM	#8
KaraBulut EC Health Expert EC Expert Gender: Male Location: US Posts: 3,968 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: Low Blood sugar? Hopefully your doctor did a physical and also tested you for anemia, thyroid disease and mono, too?

7th Nov 2011, 01:05 AM	#9
seeksanctuary Weary Traveller Full Member Gender: Transgender - FtM Orientation: Gay Out Status: Pretty much everyone that matters. Location: USA Age: 24 Posts: 402 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: Low Blood sugar? Three meals a day is the general norm for a lot of places... it's not really the "ideal", which would be four to six small meals a day. Though "ideal" also depends on your own individual body and needs. ... Also, if low blood sugar is the cause of your issues, how could eating NOT make you feel more awake? o_O Lol. __________________ but there's no sense crying over every mistake you just keep on trying 'til you run out of cake...

7th Nov 2011, 02:32 PM	#10
Veronica Princess of darkness Full Member Gender: Female (MtF) Orientation: ❤ women Out Status: A few friends Location: Europe Age: 35 Posts: 704 Join Date: Aug 2011	Re: Low Blood sugar? I read somewhere that the idea that feeling tired is a sign of low blood sugar is a myth. You can't actually feel your blood sugar. It's just the way you've learned to interpret that feeling. Anyway, I'm no expert. I'll try to find the source. __________________ "When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others."

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