Hypoglycemia

HYPOGLYCEMIA

Check the box for each symptom that applies to you. The more symptoms on the list that a person has – or the more intensely they are experienced – the more likely it is that these symptoms are caused by hypoglycemia.

	Irritable if late for a meal or miss a meal.
	Headaches that are worse after missing a meal.
	Irritable before breakfast.
	Easily upset or frustrated.
	Constant worrying.
	Fits of anger, agitation, temper outbursts.
	Episodes of shakiness or tremors.
	Sudden, strong cravings for sweets, coffee, alcohol
	Episodes of uncontrollable eating, binging.
	Asthmatic attacks.
	Anxiety attacks, crying spells.
	Get hungry soon after eating.
	Sudden drop in energy in mid-morning or mid-day.
	Fatigue or sleepiness after eating, worse if eat dessert.
	Cold hands or feet.
	Wake up at night feeling hungry.
	Wake up in middle of night & can't go back to sleep.
	Nervousness, shaky feelings, depression or headaches relieved by eating sweets.
	CHILDREN: Attention deficit or hyperactivity.

Otherwise known as low blood sugar. "You won’t like me when I’m hungry" characterizes this syndrome. Sugar, caffeine, tobacco and alcohol all cause blood sugar (glucose) to rise immediately, but also to plummet to new lows afterward – in sensitive people. Because the brain is highly dependent on glucose, many of the symptoms of hypoglycemia are mental. With this condition it is essential to restrict one’s intake of refined and concentrated sugars of all kinds, as well as coffee, tea, chocolate, colas and alcohol. It may also be helpful to eat four or five small meals spaced throughout the day rather than the traditional three large ones. The Stress Formula provides ideal nutritional support for restoring and maintaining blood sugar balance.

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