Low Blood Sugar(Hypoglycemia)
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is a commonly perceived problem. In actuality, while some or many of the symptoms may be present, it is rarely confirmed or documented. The presence of true, documented hypoglycemia in the absence of diabetes treatment must be evaluated comprehensively by an endocrinologist. Hypoglycemia most often affects those at the extremes of age, such as infants and the elderly, but may happen at any age. Generally, hypoglycemia is defined as a serum glucose level (the amount of sugar or glucose in your blood) below 70 mg/dL.(3.88mmol/L)
As a medical problem, hypoglycemia is diagnosed by the presence of three key features (known as Whipple's triad).
Whipple's triad is:
1. Symptoms consistent with hypoglycemia,
2. a low plasma glucose concentration, and
3. relief of symptoms after the plasma glucose level is raised.
Symptoms of hypoglycemia typically appear at levels below 60 mg/dL.(3.33mmol/L) Some people may feel symptoms above this level. Levels below 50 mg/dL (2.77mmol/L) affect brain function.
The body regulates its glucose level—the primary source of energy for the brain, muscles, and other essential cells - by the actions of different hormones. These hormones include insulin (which lowers the blood sugar level) and other chemicals which raise blood sugar (such as glucagon, growth hormone, and epinephrine).
Both insulin and glucagon are manufactured in the pancreas, an organ near the stomach which assists the digestive tract. Special cells in the pancreas, called beta cells, make insulin. Alpha cells in the pancreas make glucagon.
The role of insulin is to help in the absorption of glucose from the blood by causing it to be stored in the liver or be transported into other tissues of the body (for metabolism or storage).
Glucagon increases the amount of glucose in the blood by breaking down stored glucose (starch, called glycogen) and releasing it from the liver into the bloodstream.
Insulin and glucagon are usually correctly balanced if the liver and pancreas are functioning normally.
Traditionally considered a stress hormone, epinephrine (or adrenalin) is made in the adrenal gland and in certain cells in the central nervous system. Epinephrine also elevates blood glucose levels by making glucose available for the body during a time of stress. When this mechanism is not working properly, hypoglycemia can result. Other hormones also help in raising the level of blood glucose, like cortisol made by the adrenal gland and growth hormone made by the pituitary gland.
Causes of Low Blood Sugar
What causes low blood sugar (Hypoglycemia)?
Insulin is normally produced in the pancreas and helps the cells in the body absorb glucose from the blood.
Normally, the glucose level rises after a meal.
Too much insulin in the blood and other diseases can cause hypoglycemic episodes (also known as 'hypos').
What can cause hypoglycemic episodes in non-diabetic patients?
Too much insulin in the blood:
Reactive hypoglycemia
Reactive hypoglycemia is possibly the most common reason for hypoglycemia in non-diabetics but is often over diagnosed.
This form of hypoglycemia is probably caused by an overproduction of insulin from the pancreas after a large meal with a lot of carbohydrates.
The insulin can still be detected even after several hours, although the level should be back to normal at this time.
This condition is probably most common in overweight people and those with Type-2 diabetes, where the large demand for insulin can sometimes cause too much insulin to be produced in the pancreas.
There is some evidence to suggest that reactive hypoglycemia can precede Type-2 diabetes.
Other causes of Low Blood Sugar can be…
- a disease in the adrenal glands (Addison's disease)
- a weakened pituitary gland
- a severe reduction in liver function
- patients who have had their stomach removed
- sometimes cancer
- fasting, malnutrition
- Following alcohol ingestion.
Symptoms of Low Blood Sugar(Hypoglycemia)
What happens during a hypoglycemic episode?
Hypoglycemia can cause some or all of the following symptoms:
- paleness
- trembling
- perspiration
- a feeling of weakness
- rapid heartbeat
- hunger
- agitation
- difficulty concentrating
- irritability
- fatigue
- blurred vision
- temporary loss of consciousness
- convulsions
- Coma.
These symptoms will often occur about three to four hours after a meal.
Care and Prevention of Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)
If hypoglycemia is suspected with the symptoms similar to those above
coming on three to four hours after a meal and going away after eating
sugar, it should be confirmed that the symptoms are caused by low blood glucose.
Many people say they have hypoglycemia without having low blood
glucose diagnosed!
The doctor should be contacted and, if possible, a home blood glucose
apparatus obtained.
When the symptoms occur, measure the blood glucose level. If all three
of the criteria below are met, you should be referred for further examination at a hospital.
Blood glucose level below 2.5mmol/l (millimole per litre) - or sometimes slightly higher.
Some or all of the symptoms listed above.
The symptoms go away within 10 minutes of eating sugar.
How is the diagnosis made?
The diagnosis is made by measuring the blood glucose level. If the glucose level is below 2.5mmol/l, you have hypoglycemia.
Exercise and diet
Exercise lowers the blood glucose level but will normally not cause hypoglycemic episodes in otherwise healthy people.
If symptoms of hypoglycemia are experienced during sport or exercise, try eating some complex carbohydrates - starch, pasta for example - before beginning.
During the exercise consume simple carbohydrates like glucose, in sports drinks for example.
When reactive hypoglycemia has been diagnosed, the most important thing to do is to change the diet.
It should consist of a lot of complex carbohydrates - potatoes, rice, pasta, etc - and be divided into more, but smaller meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner and three in-between meals - to avoid the big fluctuations in the insulin secretion from the pancreas.
How is hypoglycemia treated?
Reactive hypoglycemia is treated with diet changes as described above.
Check blood sugar levels with a blood glucose meter.
If blood sugar level is lower than normal, but there are no symptoms, continue routine care such as:
Strategies to control sugar levels include:
- Diet: Eat regular meals and see our FREE Manna Low GI Menu Plan.
- Supplements: a Natural and organic supplement like Manna will help you to regulate your blood sugar levels.
What is Manna - Blood Sugar Support
Manna is a 100% Organic Nutritional Supplement, manufactured from the legumes of different thorn trees, which helps the body to maintain even blood sugar levels.
How can Manna help me with blood sugar control?
The active ingredient in Manna is a combination of 2 sugars
Galactose and Mannose (Galactomannan), which help to retard the uptake of glucose f rom food into the blood stream.
Scientific tests showed that Manna retards the uptake of glucose up to 43%.
Manna reduces the Glycemic Index of the food you eat.
Manna also contains 17 Amino Acids of which 4 are very effective in helping to control blood sugar levels.
Help to control your blood sugar levels with Manna, 100% all natural and organic supplement
| Fasting Blood Glucose Levels |
| From 70 tot 99 mg/dL |
Normal fasting glucose levels |
| (3.9 to 5.5 mmol/L) |
| From 100 tot 125 mg/dL |
Weakened fasting glucose levels (pre-diabetes) |
| (5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L) |
| 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L) and higher with more than one fasting glucose test. |
Diabetes |
| Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) |
| [except pregnancy] |
| (2 hours after a 75-gram glucose drink) |
| Lower than 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) |
Normal glucose tolerance |
| From 140 to 200 mg/dL (7.8 to 11.1 mmol/L) |
Weakened glucose tolerance (pre-diabetes) |
| More than 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) with more than one test |
Diabetes |
Manna Blood Sugar Support for Low Blood Sugar
How does Manna Blood Sugar Support work?
Glucose retardation / Blood Sugar Control
The active ingredients in Manna Blood Sugar Support are a combination of different fibres, nutrients and sugars of which Galactose and Mannose are very important.
These 2 unique sugars combined, are called Galactomannan.
When taken with food it has a gelling effect in the stomach, causing a slow release of sugar (glucose) into the bloodstream, levelling out the blood sugar curve.
What can Manna Blood Sugar Support do for me?
The delayed uptake of glucose causes the body to require less insulin and thus not over-stimulating the pancreas for insulin production.
This action has been scientifically researched and shown that when blood sugar levels are normal, it can be beneficial for Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)
How long does it take to be effective?
The positive results of Manna can be noticed within half an hour from taking the product.
Is it possible and can it be proved?
These observations are not something we took from literature, but it has been tested and proven scientifically.
Studies were done by the Glycemic Index Foundation of South Africa, as well as the University of the Free State.
The scientific research proved that Manna Blood Sugar Support retards the absorption of glucose up to 43% and thus lowers the GI (Glycemic Index) of food by up to 43%.
The Product also contains 17 Amino Acids of which 4 are very effective in helping to support and maintain even blood sugar levels as well as enhancing blood circulation.
Organic and Natural Manna Blood Sugar Support also contains soluble and insoluble fibres which are essential for bowl movement.
Action
Manna is 100% organic & natural and works in a unique way by slowing down the absorption of glucose from the food you eat by up to 43%.
In other words, Manna Blood Sugar Support reduces the GI of the food you eat by up to 43%.
Dosage and Directions for Use
Take 2 Manna Blood Sugar Support tablets 3 times per day, just before meals, with water.
Note: You don’t have to swallow the whole tablets, break it in half.
Contra Indications
Only if allergic to ingredients
Disclaimer
Manna Blood Sugar Support is a nutritional supplement and not a medicine
Dosage & Directions for Use
2 Tablets 3 times per day with food
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