scaderea rapida a glucozei in sange (hipoglicemia).

Apare atunci cand persoana a fost privata de ingestia

de alimente timp de mai multe ore, cum ar fi, de
exemplu, perioada noptii. Acest tip de hipoglicemie
este frecvent asociat cu existenta unui nivel crescut
de insulina in sange, administrarea unor
medicamente, consumul de bauturi alcoolice,
afectiuni ereditare ce afecteaza metabolizarea
carbohidratilor sau cu alte afectiuni medicale.
If you begin to feel one or more hypoglycemia
symptoms, check your blood glucose. If your blood
glucose level is below your target or less than 70, eat
or drink 15 grams of carbohydrates right away.
Examples include
four glucose tablets or one tube of glucose gel
1/2 cup (4 ounces) of fruit juicenot low-calorie or
reduced sugar*
1/2 can (4 to 6 ounces) of sodanot low-calorie or
reduced sugar
1 tablespoon of sugar, honey, or corn syrup
2 tablespoons of raisins
For immediate treatment of low blood glucose, make
sure you eat or drink 15 grams carbohydrate (in form
of juice, glucose tablets, or hard candy).
Stress (and the anticipation of stress) signals the
body to raise blood sugar (glucose) levels in order to

generate energy to respond to the stress. If the body

cannot meet this higher demand for blood glucose,
hypoglycemia can result.
Hypoglycemia commonly occurs during adrenal
fatigue when low epinephrine, norepinephrine and
cortisol are combined with the high insulin levels of
stress.* The low levels of adrenal hormones that can
occur during adrenal fatigue may fail to raise blood
glucose enough to meet the increased demand.* As a
result, the cells do not get the glucose and other
nutrients they require, and the person may crave
sugar as well as feel tired, shaky and weak.
Without adequate adrenal activity to prompt the
conversion of glycogen, fats, proteins and
carbohydrates into new glucose supplies, this
increased demand for higher blood glucose levels is
difficult or impossible to meet.
People with adrenal fatigue are in a real bind because
when they are under stress (even a mild stress such
as a math exam or an argument at home), demand
for blood glucose increases, but their fatigued
adrenals have difficulty producing enough of the
necessary hormones to generate higher glucose
levels from reserves. Further complicating this matter
is that during stress, insulin levels are increased
because the demand for energy in the cells is
greater.
Insulin opens the cell wall membranes so the cells

can take in more glucose for fuel to generate energy.

Cortisol normally helps create insulin resistance in
the cell membrane to slow the flow of glucose from
the blood into the cell. This helps protect the cells
from detrimental effects of too much glucose and the
body from too rapid a decline in blood sugar. When
cortisol is low, as it can be during adrenal fatigue,
there is less inhibition of this process, further
reducing immediately available energy supplies
(blood glucose).
Adrenaline affects how hungry you feel.
the biological clock. Your body remembers times at
which it regularly consumes food, and prepares
accordingly, such as by increasing acid production.
Once the normal meal time passes, this increased
acid is compensated for by the body.
I believe the actual hunger "pangs" originate from
this acid accumulation, and this is also the reason
why if you avoid a certain meal for a long time, you
no longer feel hungry at that point.
Excess glucose is stored as either glycogen or fat,
both of which can be used as alternative energy
sources when necessary.
Since excess glucose is stored as fat, some people
assume that keeping blood sugar levels low will
result in the breakdown of fat when energy is
needed. However, if your blood sugar levels remain
too low for too long, your body begins to think that

starvation is imminent. In response, it goes into

survival mode. As part of survival mode, your body
stops burning fat and instead protects these
important fat cells. At this point, all weight that is lost
comes from muscle and your bodys water supply.
Although the weight will probably be dropping pretty
quickly, its an extremely unhealthy form of weight
loss that could result in permanent damage to the
body. Although it might seem as though your low
blood sugar level is helping you lose the weight, its
actually harming your body.

In a person with hypoglycemia, the

body produces too much insulin in
the presence of glucose. This causes a
sudden drop in the blood sugar level.

The best way to control hypoglycemia

is through a diet similar to that used
to control diabetes mellitus: a
reduction in simple sugars, a large
intake of complex carbohydrates, and
frequent feedings. Candy, sodas, and
even fruit juices (which
manufacturers often sweeten with
lots of sugar) are all high in sugar
and should be avoided. For some,
fruits may also be a good addition as

fructosethe natural sugar in most

fruitsdoes not require insulin to be
absorbed into the body cells.Also
advised is an increase in meal
frequency. Eating more than three
meals per day helps to maintain
blood sugar levels and to prevent the
onset of hypoglycemic symptoms.
The following menu is a one-day meal
plan that puts these hypoglycemia
guidelines into action.

Breakfast
1 cup of hot whole grain cereal like
oatmeal, oat bran, or Wheetena
1 slice of whole grain bread
1 piece of fruit
Snack
1 slice of whole grain bread
carrot and celery sticks

Lunch
Salad with raw vegetables, beans
(chickpeas, kidney beans, etc.),
sunflower seeds, and a non-fat, dairyfree dressing
1 slice of whole grain bread
1 piece of fruit
Snack
4 crackers (preferably whole wheat)
1 piece of fruit
Dinner
1 cup of brown rice, pasta, bulgur, or
1 large baked potato
1/2 cup of beans or tofu
1 to 2 cups of cooked vegetables
Snack
2 cups of plain popcorn
1 piece of fruit

Foods to avoid: Saturated fats. Highfat dairy products and animal

proteins such as beef, hot dogs,
sausage and bacon contain saturated
fats. Limit your daily calories from
saturated fat to less than 7 percent.
Trans fats. These types of fats are
found in processed snacks, baked
goods, shortening and stick
margarines. Avoid these items.
Cholesterol. Sources of cholesterol
include high-fat dairy products and
high-fat animal proteins, egg yolks,
liver, and other organ meats. Aim for
no more than 200 milligrams (mg) of
cholesterol a day.
Sodium. Aim for less than 2,300 mg
of sodium a day.

Breakfast
1 cup of hot whole grain cereal like
oatmeal, oat bran, or Wheetena
1 slice of whole grain bread
1 piece of fruit
Snack
1 slice of whole grain bread
carrot and celery sticks
Lunch
Salad with raw vegetables, beans
(chickpeas, kidney beans, etc.),
sunflower seeds, and a non-fat, dairyfree dressing
1 slice of whole grain bread
1 piece of fruit
Snack
4 crackers (preferably whole wheat)
1 piece of fruit

Dinner
1 cup of brown rice, pasta, bulgur, or
1 large baked potato
1/2 cup of beans or tofu
1 to 2 cups of cooked vegetables
Snack
2 cups of plain popcorn
1 piece of fruit