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Hypoglycemia

2021-06-02 17:33:16
What causes hypoglycemia? Recently I observed that my fasting sugar is normal but post prani dial sugar level is very less . If there is a gap of more than 3 hours  in 2 meals or eating food , , my sugar level decreases ?. What should I do to prevent hypoglycemia . Please help
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You are likely to have Reactive Hypoglycemia. Reduce white rice sugar maida potatoes etc Go for Hba1c test, extended GTT test
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Eat small quantities frequent meals

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Depends on whether u r on medicines or not. If no then a few blood tests would be needed to establish cause of the same.

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