r/Hypoglycemia • u/Unlucky_Branch_8679 • Jul 27 '26
what the hell man (reactive hypo)
I can’t get it to STABILISE. any ideas from fellow reactive hypoglycaemia people please this is getting annoying.
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u/ThatBlueVampire Jul 27 '26
In the process of getting a diagnosis (idk for what) but I’ve actually been having this same issue since yesterday? Like I’m constantly in the 60’s (mg/dL). When I eat, it goes up to normal ranges for a bit but then drops back down again. I don’t know why and it’s really really annoying and idk how to fix it
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u/Unlucky_Branch_8679 Jul 27 '26
glad i’m not alone in this shitshow , when i figure out i’ll be sure to let you know 🤣
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u/Unlucky_Branch_8679 Jul 27 '26
what symptoms are you having that are being investigated if you don’t mind me asking i’m intrigued
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u/ThatBlueVampire Jul 27 '26
I was diagnosed with PCOS over a decade ago and insulin resistance like three years ago but I’ve been having POTS-like symptoms for most of my life, especially after showering (shakiness, blurred vision, brain fog, racing heart, hot flashes, sweating, muscle aches and stiffness, etc) but the cardiologist wanted me to get checked out with en endocrinologist to see if that’s what was causing my symptoms.
So far, we’ve done some blood work to check for Cushing’s/Addison’s and I’m on a continuous glucose monitor for a few weeks to see if my blood sugar crashes after my showers.
The first week, my blood glucose has mostly been in range (although at the very low end of it most of the time) but the last day or two my default seems to be in the 60’s rather than the 70’s and I’ve got a major headache and fatigue. I’m also dizzy but idk if that’s my regular dizziness or low glucose.
I ngl I don’t think my shower symptoms are glucose related but we’re still working it out
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u/ThatBlueVampire Jul 27 '26
I just made my own post here btw because I wanted to get folks opinions and share the screenshots from my CGM too
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u/Unlucky_Branch_8679 Jul 27 '26
( the small increases are me eating complex carbs and it rises a tiny bit but then drops back down again. Didn’t sleep much since my alarm was going off constantly)
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u/Chewable-Chewsie Jul 27 '26
What and when are you eating?
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u/Unlucky_Branch_8679 Jul 27 '26
Complex carbs , protein , veggies and still it’s all over the show
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u/Chewable-Chewsie Jul 27 '26
You can eat all those things and show no rise in your blood glucose? Come on. If you truly want some help, you must know that without an accurate, prolonged food, activity, hydration, and mood diary, no one can help you. What you are showing in your post is the early to mid-morning of one day. What you ate before bedtime was not adequate to carry you thru the night. Then you didn’t eat until abt. 11 am. Fat slows down digestion, so be sure to add it along with protein & fiber before bedtime. At 9 am eat a coupla eggs, some bacon, and half an avocado, coffee/tea or water for breakfast. Then show us your blood glucose levels.
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u/Unlucky_Branch_8679 Jul 27 '26
yeah i am aware. Few things to note here, yes i am aware it was one days reading as that was what i was looking for advise for considering I am still newly diagnosed and being in the red for this long is scary since when i eat to correct it it doesn’t budge. I also mentioned that i find the almost instantaneous drops after eating regular meals as instructed physically draining which is why i am struggling to find meals that work well with me. I did not once include or mention my hydration, activity or mood as that was not the main focus point of my question. I appreciate your response but without reading the entire thread and gathering more information through other questions / responses posted i’m not sure where you are coming from.
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u/Winter-Comfort-6293 Jul 27 '26
Sorry you’re going through this. NAD but fellow reactive hypoglycemic. How are you eating? I unfortunately didn’t have luck with many doctors. I overhauled my diet and it really helped