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Is hypoglycemia "low blood sugar" diabetes?

Is hypoglycemia "low blood sugar" diabetes?

Is hypoglycemia "low blood sugar" diabetes?
I'm 24 years old suffering from low blood sugar some how some way.

I have gone through the glucose test a while back my doctor thinks my blood sugar is normal.
Well my blood sugar was stable 80-90's. I was worried.

6 months go by and the symptoms hit me and I feel worse and I'm in this dizzy feeling like passing out.

I don't even know if I am diabetic.

I have been having low blood sugar on and off for the past 6th months my readings have been 51, 64 , and I feel bad when it hits the low point when I am 70 and I know my blood sugar is going to drop low I can feel it.

I got my first test strips of 100 for my Aviva Ac-cu-check last month to be sure about this.

I have changed my diet the best I can!
I have even stopped drinking caffeinated drinks that includes my favorite Coffee...
I have emergency sugar ,but I just keep feeling worse.

I do not know what to do , but maybe I should see a different doctor , or take the glucose test again?

Anyway my doctor scripted out those glucose test strips , and I had one hell of a conflict with the Walgreens Pharmacy, and other pharmacies like Kmart which caused me a hurtful embarrassment that I don't think anyone suffering hypoglycemia should suffer.

My doctor was wanting me to monitor my low blood sugar , and for some reason I got chewed out for not being diabetic and NO YOU CAN"T HAVE TEST STRIPS..

And I'm saying I don't even know if I am diabetic , but even if you are hypoglycemia is that really the signs of diabetes?

What kind of doctor would do this to a young patient in pain?

I could die if they can't determine whether I'm diabetic or not because I hurt , and I am reaching out to the people across the internet tell me what hypoglycemia is!!!!

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Hypoglycemia is the term for a blood glucose level that is lower than normal......

Keep a daily account of everything you eat for one week to ten days. In one column, list every bit of food, drink and medication that you take and at what time. In the second column, list your symptoms and the time at which you experience them.
Very often you will see a correlation between what you have consumed and your symptoms.
When you do, eliminate those foods or drinks that you notice are contributing to your behavior and note the difference
Eat six small meals a day or three meals with snack in between. .....remember not to over eat.

Be prepared to keep your blood sugar stabilised at all times, whether at home, office, school or travelling.
At home, you should always have allowable foods ready in the refrigerator or cupboards.,,,and always keep snacks in your car or where you work.

DON'T -- Skip breakfast. It's the most important meal of the day for a hypoglycemic.

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possibly diabetes, avoid sugar. sugar will raise blood sugar quickly and then it lowers quickly. whole grains with protein will keep blood sugar stable, longer.
get a glucose meter and check your blood sugar. you need test strips. county hospital has affordable programs for people with no insurance, they'll supply test strips.
eat meals with whole grain products at regular times.
granola bars are good for lows.

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