Non-Diabetic Hypoglycemia

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Hypoglycemia (also called low blood glucose or low blood sugar) occurs when the level of glucose in our blood drops below normal. “Low blood sugar” may also be referred to an “insulin reaction” or “insulin shock.”

We know that people with diagnosed diabetes have to be vigilant about their blood sugar levels, but non-diabetics who have bouts of hypoglycemia to contend with must do the same.

There are two kinds of non-diabetic hypoglycemia that can happen to anyone, including those who are slim. I’ve met and worked with many folks over the years who didn’t have any (or barely any) weight to lose but whose eating habits were the cause of recurrent episodes of low blood sugar.

On the topic of hypoglycemia in folks who do not have diabetes, here’s a reference sheet that I provide to clients.