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Severe symptoms, which require immediate medical attention would include ·Unresponsiveness ·Highly agitated ·Unconsciousness ·Convulsions
What happens when we eat sugar and other refined foods? They are absorbed into
bloodstream very quickly and raise
blood glucose level to abnormally high levels at a very fast pace, which gives us that boost we often feel when eating sweets. This causes
pancreas to overreact with an emergency response and releases an excessive amount of insulin into
bloodstream to try and bring
blood sugar back to normal. The excessive amount of insulin brings
blood sugar down, but it brings it down too low and it brings it down too fast. This is when hypoglycemia symptoms occur.
To treat hypoglycemia it’s necessary to avoid eating sugar or any food that easily converts to sugar. Your diet should consist of foods that take a while to digest so there won’t be a rapid rise in blood sugar and then
plummet that causes hypoglycemia symptoms.
Foods that digest slowly consist of meat, eggs, cheese, yogurt, beans, nuts and seeds and complex carbohydrates, which are (whole grains, fresh vegetables, fresh whole fruits (not juice).
Avoid
use of alcohol, tobacco and caffeine and reduce emotional stress as much as possible. For stress that can’t be eliminated find ways to cope effectively with
use of exercise, meditation, massage, counseling, etc.
There are a number of illnesses that produce similar symptoms as listed above, so it is necessary to consult with a health care professional that is knowledgeable in this area. Perhaps a sound nutritionist or alternative health doctor capable of diagnosing and treating hypoglycemia. The key word here is “knowledgeable” because
average mainstream medical professional has a very limited education and understanding of
complex issues surrounding hypoglycemia.

Cynthia Perkins, M.Ed. is an author and holistic health counselor providing alternative solutions, life management and support for individuals living with chronic illness or chronic pain. She is also author of the inspirational E-Book “Finding Life Fulfillment when Living with Chronic Illness-A Spiritual Journey”. Subscribe to her FREE monthly Newsletter for inspiration, advice and support. http://www.holistichelp.net/