Natural Ways to Deal with Hypoglycemia Properly

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Hypoglycemia is a condition that affects many people all over the world. It is a condition dealing with the blood sugar levels in the body. When people are diagnosed with hypoglycemia, it is because they have low blood sugar levels. Low blood sugar levels are the cause of the body being unable to produce enough sugars or maintain a proper sugar level to keep the body well fueled with energy to get daily tasks done.

What causes blood sugar levels to drop low?

Blood sugar levels drop for various reasons depending on your current health condition. Sometimes all it takes for blood sugar levels to drop drastically is vigorous exercise where a lot of calories and sugars are burned too fast. Other times low blood sugar is caused by poor diet, particular medications and illness, cancer or disease. The only way to figure out what is truly causing your blood sugar levels to drop low is to visit a doctor and have him or her run some blood test on you.

What are some of the signs of Hypoglycemia?

    Mild to Moderate Confusion
    Extreme Dizziness
    Trembling or Shaking Feelings
    Extreme Hunger with Headaches
    Pounding or Racing Heart Beat
    Pale Skin Color
    Excessive Sweating
     Extreme Weakness
    Anxiety and Panic Attacks
    Poor Coordination and Concentration
    Numbing Sensations in the Mouth and Tongue
    Blacking Out
    Suffering from Awful Nightmares Occasionally
    Aches and Pains Throughout the Body
    Muscle Aches and Weaknesses
    Digestive Issues

 What is typically the main cause of hypoglycemia?

Typically, the main cause of hypoglycemia is diabetes. Some of the particular types of medication used to help manage diabetes can sometimes be the culprit of low blood sugar levels. Some of those particular medications are known as sulfonylureas drugs such as:

    Amaryl
    Glucotrol
    Glyburide
    Micronase
    Gliclazide
    Diabinese
    Starlix
    Tolinase
    Orinase

What are some of the ways to control hypoglycemia?

    Hypoglycemia is often controlled by eating six small nourishing meals throughout the day. Those meals must contain simply sugars from fruits and vegetables as well as natural sweeteners such as maple syrup, honey and agave nectar.
    Eating a rich protein diet consisting of lean meats such as chicken or turkey, low-fat yogurts and cottage cheeses and nuts and seeds can also help.
    Staying well hydrated is also essential for keeping the blood flowing properly and keeping sugar levels stabilized.
    It is also essential to do gentle workouts with this particular condition and eat a light snack before and after working out so levels do not have the chance to drop drastically causing you severe side effects such as dizziness and passing out.
    Sometimes even eating bedtime snacks before falling asleep can prevent blood sugar levels from dropping too low during the nighttime causing you to feel sick and weak in the morning.There are some herbal remedies you can try:
    Licorice: The root of the licorice is used to treat many common health conditions including hypoglycemia. It has properties like anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties, and it’s considered that when taken it in proper amounts, licorice root has ability to control the blood sugar levels by balancing the adrenal gland production.
    Green Tea: Green tea alleviates the glutamine activity, thus helps in maintaining proper levels of the blood sugar. Drink it 2-3 times a day, as it is a great source of anti-oxidants and is considered that it has no side effects.
    Other herbal remedies that may be successful in balancing your low blood glucose levels include ginseng, raspberry leaves, gentian root dandelion and gymnema.

Notes

If you feel like your blood sugar levels are dropping drastically it is important to stop immediately and get some sugars into your bloodstream immediately by:

    Consuming a few tablespoons of honey
    Drinking organic fruit juice
    Snacking on a piece of fruit or dried fruit snacks
    Having a cup of yogurt
    Sipping on a cup of milk
    Having a small meal
     Eating a protein bar

Do not drive or do anything until you get your blood sugar levels back under control because you will just end up feeling worse and causing injury to yourself or others. Once your blood sugar levels are stabilized simply keep snacking until you feel good again and then go about your daily life doing all the tasks that you need to get finished up.