Low blood sugar -what the heck happened

Megan M.
on 3/18/13 9:24 am - Canada

I was walking home from work today, and at about 2km in, I started feeling kind of strange. Started sweating, but I thought it was just another hot flash. I noticed myself slowing down considerably, and felt somewhat lightheaded, and my stomach felt a bit off. I finally made it home, and barely made it to the bathroom. I checked my sugars, and it was 2.6. I know that's low. Had a snack and felt better quickly. Not sure why this happened. I haven't taken diabetic meds since surgery day, and my sugars hover in the 5-6 range in the mornings, which is the only time I test (usually once a week). I did eat my lunch at coffee time today, then had some cheese at around 1:00. After that I walked home, and was driven back after lunch. This happened on my walk home after work. Distance is approximately 3km each way. Any ideas?

Had RNY surgery July 22/11, St. Joe's Hamilton, with the awesome Dr. Scott Gmora. Had abdominoplasty August 2/13, Scarborough, with equally awesome Dr. Michael Kreidstein.

Diminishing Dawn
on 3/18/13 9:34 am - Windsor, Canada

RNY on 07/05/06

Did you have lots of carbs for lunch? What time did you walk home? If it was in the 1-3 hour range I'd say it was RH. http://diminishingdawnreturns.blogspot.ca/2011/04/reactive-hypoglycemia.html?m=1

If not, I'd say it was General hypo and you need to eat before you walk Carb plus protein

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Megan M.
on 3/18/13 9:52 am - Canada

RNY on 07/22/11

I had steak, bit of potato and corn at around 10:30. Had some cheese close to 1:00, then walked home. Had 2 licorice around 3:15(bad, I know) then walked home at 4:00. Would the licorice have something to do with it? It was just a very strange occurrence for me. I find myself hungrier in the morning, then I don't eat much in the afternoon until supper.

Had RNY surgery July 22/11, St. Joe's Hamilton, with the awesome Dr. Scott Gmora. Had abdominoplasty August 2/13, Scarborough, with equally awesome Dr. Michael Kreidstein.

Diminishing Dawn
on 3/18/13 9:56 am - Windsor, Canada

RNY on 07/05/06

Silly question what kind of licorice? Twiizzlers? Pull and peel? Red black?

17+ years post op RNY. first year blog here or My LongTimer blog. Tummy Tuck Dr. Matic 2014 -Ohip funded panni Windsor WLS support group.message me anytime!
HW:290 LW:139 RW: 167 CW: 139

Megan M.
on 3/18/13 9:59 am - Canada

RNY on 07/22/11

2 red twizzlers.

Had RNY surgery July 22/11, St. Joe's Hamilton, with the awesome Dr. Scott Gmora. Had abdominoplasty August 2/13, Scarborough, with equally awesome Dr. Michael Kreidstein.

Diminishing Dawn
on 3/18/13 10:00 am - Windsor, Canada

RNY on 07/05/06

I would venture that it was the release of insulin to combat the sugar spike plus the exercise in addition that created the low. I almost passed out at Walmart during the summer because of damned licorice!

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HW:290 LW:139 RW: 167 CW: 139

Diminishing Dawn
on 3/18/13 10:02 am - Windsor, Canada

RNY on 07/05/06

18 carbs in 2. Pure sugar. Usually anything over 25 is in the be careful range but your exercise probably would have exacerbated it.

17+ years post op RNY. first year blog here or My LongTimer blog. Tummy Tuck Dr. Matic 2014 -Ohip funded panni Windsor WLS support group.message me anytime!
HW:290 LW:139 RW: 167 CW: 139

Megan M.
on 3/18/13 10:07 am - Canada

RNY on 07/22/11

I am so ignorant of the science behind these things. Licorice is now on the very naughtylist, along with mice cream. I must say that I don't pay too much attention to things anymore, I just eat my small amounts and rarely react to anything. Must become more focussed. Thanks for the info.

Had RNY surgery July 22/11, St. Joe's Hamilton, with the awesome Dr. Scott Gmora. Had abdominoplasty August 2/13, Scarborough, with equally awesome Dr. Michael Kreidstein.

Shar eD
on 3/18/13 10:29 am

Why don't you call the Clinic? The last time I felt like that it was because my blood pressure was low and I needed an adjustment in my thyroid medication. You've had surgery a while ago and have done so well. I'd tend to ask for some bloodwork or a follow up? I hope that this is an isolated occurence.

Take care.

Diminishing Dawn
on 3/18/13 1:20 pm - Windsor, Canada

RNY on 07/05/06

The number of her blood sugar confirmed it. That's a dangerous number.

Calling the centre is always good but the number shows the problem is low bloodsugar. I've been living with it for a long time

17+ years post op RNY. first year blog here or My LongTimer blog. Tummy Tuck Dr. Matic 2014 -Ohip funded panni Windsor WLS support group.message me anytime!
HW:290 LW:139 RW: 167 CW: 139

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