Hi, what is postprandial hypoglycemia? Is any treatment available for it? Please suggest me.

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Reactive hypoglycemia (postprandial hypoglycemia) refers to low blood sugar that occurs after a meal ? usually within four hours after eating. This is different from low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) that occurs while fasting. Signs and symptoms of reactive hypoglycemia may include hunger, weakness, shakiness, sleepiness, sweating, light headedness and anxiety. Reduce carbohydrate intake and/or eat frequent small meals - the first step of treatment is to split your daily diet into several small meals and snacks, no more than 3 hours apart. Which are less carb-heavy eat a well-balanced diet, including dairy products and fibre-rich foods such as whole grains, fruit and vegetables. Avoid or limit sugary foods and drinks, especially soft drinks rich in glucose or sucrose. Exercise regularly - physical activity increases glucose uptake which, in turn, decreases excessive insulin release. Eat food when drinking alcohol and avoid using sugary soft drinks as mixers.

Karuna Chawla · Accepted Answer

Reactive hypoglycemia (postprandial hypoglycemia) refers to low blood sugar that occurs after a meal ? usually within four hours after eating. This is different from low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) that occurs while fasting. Signs and symptoms of reactive hypoglycemia may include hunger, weakness, shakiness, sleepiness, sweating, light headedness and anxiety. Reduce carbohydrate intake and/or eat frequent small meals - the first step of treatment is to split your daily diet into several small meals and snacks, no more than 3 hours apart. Which are less carb-heavy eat a well-balanced diet, including dairy products and fibre-rich foods such as whole grains, fruit and vegetables. Avoid or limit sugary foods and drinks, especially soft drinks rich in glucose or sucrose. Exercise regularly - physical activity increases glucose uptake which, in turn, decreases excessive insulin release. Eat food when drinking alcohol and avoid using sugary soft drinks as mixers.

Prabhakar Laxman Jathar · Answer

Hello, Thanks for the query.
Post prandial hypoglycemia  means getting low blood glucose after a few hours of having food. This is called as reactive hypoglycemia. To overcome that following points are suggested.
Eat a well-balanced diet, including lean and nonmeat sources of protein, and high-fiber foods, including whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
Avoid sugary foods, especially on an empty stomach.
Be sure to eat food if you're consuming alcohol, and avoid using sugary soft drinks as mixers.
Eat several small meals and snacks throughout the day, no more than three hours apart during the waking hours.Thanks.