Proper Nutrition In Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycaemia is caused by a sharp drop in blood glucose levels. This condition occurs when taking certain medications, in cancers, especially of the gastrointestinal tract, congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract, after surgery, endocrine and other diseases. The drug that causes hypoglycaemia is insulin.
  

Hypoglycemia often occurs during starvation, which disrupts metabolism and alcohol abuse.
  

How to recognize a condition of hypoglycemia?

Hypoglycaemia is easily recognized. The condition is accompanied by profuse sweating, a feeling of constant severe hunger, tingling of the lips and fingers, pale face, palpitations, slight tremors. Muscle weakness is experienced during hypoglycaemia. Concentration is difficult and fatigue occurs quickly. If there are problems with the central nervous system, blackening or double vision, severe headaches, muscle spasms and frequent yawning may occur. Some mental conditions such as depression and irritability, drowsiness during the day and insomnia at night are also common. Anxiety is experienced. Due to the latter symptoms and the different directions of manifestation, the state of hypoglycemia is often mistaken for neurosis or a more serious mental illness.
 

How to overcome hypoglycemia?

When hypoglycaemia is diagnosed, adequate treatment should be initiated immediately. In case of hypoglycemia, some urgent measures are required, as the condition affects the functioning of many organs, mental and mental processes, leads to loss of muscle mass. The condition can be overcome without serious medical intervention. The mild form of hypoglycemia can be neutralized by taking 15 g of simple carbohydrates. To absorb this amount you will need to drink 120 g of natural fruit juice or soft drink. In more severe hypoglycemia will help 15-20 g of simple carbohydrates and 15-20 complex, such as half a slice of bread or biscuit. The other option is to take 1 mg of glucogan as an intramuscular injection, which is a measure of illness.
 

Proper eating habits against hypoglycemia

Even when the condition improves, certain rules should be observed and followed.

1. We need to eat regularly and in a balanced way. Preferably 5-6 times a day, at intervals of 3 hours, in small amounts.
2. Sufficient protein, complex carbohydrates and fiber should be consumed at every meal. You can eat, for example, grilled fish, which is rich in protein, 2 tablespoons of rice, which is loaded with enough carbohydrates, a little cabbage salad and a glass of water. This amount of food is enough to maintain blood sugar levels .
3. In case you do not have the opportunity to prepare such a menu, you can drink a cocktail fruit and sour drink or kefir.
4. Nutrient intake must be at regular intervals.
5. Limit the consumption of foods with high glycemic index - sugar and confectionery pasta.
 

In children

Hypoglycemia can occur not only in adults, it is also common in children. The symptoms are the same - agitation, irritability or vice versa drowsiness and apathy, pale face, moist skin, dilated pupils, a strong feeling of hunger, slight trembling. It is necessary to do everything possible so that this condition does not occur often in the child, as it affects his physical and mental development. In childhood, nerve cells are very sensitive to a sharp drop in blood sugar, and metabolic disorders damage the central nervous system. The causes of hypoglycemia in children are mainly two: ketonemia or acetonemia - acetone, acetic acid, b-aminoisobutyric acid appear in the blood; intolerance or high sensitivity to the leucine amino acid. In children, a special diet is prescribed, which limits animal fats in the first case, and in the second - protein. Avoid eggs, fish, nuts, peas, pasta. The diet should be prepared by a specialist.