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| Low Blood Sugar and Menopause |
Blood sugar levels? If your numbers are consistently in the 150 range, that is considered high blood sugar or in medical terms called hyperglycemia. What causes fluctuations in the numbers?* A lot of things can fluctuate the numbers from anything form excess amounts of stress Cushing's disease, heart attack or stroke are some other medical conditions that can raise your blood glucose levels as well as the most common diabetes. Diabetes can cause damage to your nervous system, kidneys and your vision if left untreated. Numbers and symptoms you should be aware of:* Numbers that fall below 70 consistently is definitely low blood sugar, also known as hypoglycemia.
This triggers a drop in Sex-Hormone-Binding-Globulin (SHBG) levels. If you develop a sugar imbalance during menopause, you will show increased body fat around the stomach, higher insulin levels and lipid imbalances. You can help prevent a sugar imbalance; Avoiding caffeine, alcohol, sugar, and fatty acids from fried and processed foods; Avoiding pollution; Eating food, such as, artichoke, beets and beet greens and burdock root; Exercising to sweat for at least 15 minutes daily; Replacing lost fluid by drinking at least 1/3 of your body weight in ounces of water everyday. The right kind of food works as medicine.
Each person who experiences symptoms of diabetes may experience different symptoms. One person might come down with symptoms and get diagnosed quickly. Another person's diabetes symptoms might be more subtle and that person could be misdiagnosed a few times before a correct diagnosis is made. You need to know which symptoms are almost always diabetes related. If your blood sugar levels are unstable, it is a sure sign to get checked for diabetes. Diabetes prohibits the body's ability to regulate insulin and blood sugar levels. You need to consult your doctor if you experience these spells especially if you experience feeling drained of energy after. You may have lower than normal blood glucose. A blood test and test of your pancreas will be vital to give you a correct diagnosis.