Ah, the weekend!

[Janet]

Diana, I didn't realize it was still so bothersome. I hope Gayle's advice can help you. I don't know anything about diabetes.

I do know that if I wait too long to eat....I get so shaky. Once I find something to eat...I want to eat everything in site. I don't like that feeling.

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by Janet

I do know that if I wait too long to eat....I get so shaky. Once I find something to eat...I want to eat everything in site. I don't like that feeling.

That is classic low blood sugar, Janet.

Sometimes people have a sensitivity to simple carbohydrates (white sugar/flour, etc). And when they eat these foods, especially in larger quantities, then their pancreas secretes too much insulin and a few hours later, they get low blood sugar, feel shaky and have to eat.

And other people just get shaky when they get real hungry. The liver is supposed to release some glucose when we haven't eaten in a long time, so our blood sugar doesn't get too low, but sometimes it doesn't, so our blood sugar DOES get low. It won't go so low that we will die or anything. But someone taking medicine for diabetes, can actually die if they don't eat - that's usually only people taking insulin though, not oral meds.

It feels just like the low blood sugar that Diana had, and when it happens to Gary, he is also massively hungry and eats everything in sight. It happens to me too, occasionally. And when it does, I can't stop eating!

[Blueyes]

That's me, Gayle. I have found out that I do so much better without carbs. My blood sugar drops like a rock if I eat many carbs or much sugar. I carry peanut m&m's so that I get the sugar and protein together. I have learned to identify that feeling and catch it quick..if I don't, I'm done for because mine goes SO low.

[DianaB]

Thanks so much, Gayle. I really appreciate your advice. Like you said....I'm learning. I just need to pay more attention to the signs when they first start and eat regularly.

I already take half of 5 mg. so I think that I'll just not take it at all when I go out and see what happens.

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by DianaB

Thanks so much, Gayle. I really appreciate your advice. Like you said....I'm learning. I just need to pay more attention to the signs when they first start and eat regularly.

I already take half of 5 mg. so I think that I'll just not take it at all when I go out and see what happens.

I think that's a good idea, Diana! After the first time "out" without taking the 5mg, check your blood sugar when you get home and see what it is. If it is too high, then you may have to eat more "carefully" while out - focus on lean protein and complex carbs (vegetables). If you eat very carefully while out, and it is still high when you get home (although I don't think it will be), then you'll know you need to take the 5 mg, but you will need to eat very regularly while out and you'll need to carry candy as a backup.

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by Blueyes

That's me, Gayle. I have found out that I do so much better without carbs. My blood sugar drops like a rock if I eat many carbs or much sugar. I carry peanut m&m's so that I get the sugar and protein together. I have learned to identify that feeling and catch it quick..if I don't, I'm done for because mine goes SO low.

My ex-husband had that problem and my daughter (his daughter) has the problem also. It is very maddening!!! Hooray for peanut m&m's!