Low blood sugar [Archive]

wubu

18-04-17, 19:10

I fast for about 12-18hrs per day and sometimes feel a bit cold in my fingers and body and today got someone to do a blood sugar test which came back at 3.8! I googled it and it came back with hypocalcemia. I freaked myself out and started to think about diabetes etc.

I had some sugary drink and perked up a bit but feel better once I had a meal. Not sure if this need investigation or if I'm pushing myself too hard.

Fishmanpa

18-04-17, 19:36

Two things stand out here....

"I fast for about 12-18hrs per day" and "I Googled". That alone would lead you down the wrong path.

Positive thoughts

PASchoolSyndrome

19-04-17, 03:35

You literally just need to eat more.

vicky23

19-04-17, 14:38

Hi,
can I ask why you're fasting? Do you fast every day?
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Jull

19-04-17, 15:15

Google is not always right :p

wubu

20-04-17, 20:35

Hi,
can I ask why you're fasting? Do you fast every day?
X

I naturally fast for 12 or so hours but generally do LeanGains 18/6 - there are actually a number of health benefits to fasting, Doc says its fine just watch the BG and 3.8 for sugar is fine for that length of time fasting but take in some carbs if feeling a bit dodgy.