FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
about HYPOGLYCEMIA
| Archive-name | : | FAQs about Hypoglycemia |
|---|---|---|
| Archived-at | : | URL:http://huizen.dds.nl/~hypo/faq |
| Last-change | : | Dec. 7, 1999 |
| Original-author | : | Lars Idema <idema@stopjunk.nl>(replace "stopjunk" with "dds"). |
| Version | : | V 4.03 |
| Changes-posted-to | : | Hypoglycemia Mailing List server |
| First-draft | : | Mar. 21, 1996 (txt), Apr. 8, 1997 (web) |
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The most up-to-date copy of this FAQ can always be obtained from:
Hypoglycemia Homepage Holland: http://huizen.dds.nl/~hypo/faq |
INTRODUCTION
These are the FAQs of the Hypoglycemia Mailing List. It covers questions about non-diabetic types of hypoglycemia, also called 'low-blood sugar'. Hypoglycemia is a multicausal syndrome that can cause a variety of symptoms. Most people suffering from hypoglycemia can successfully control their symptoms by following a special diet.CONTENTS
1 · ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT2 · ABOUT THE MAILING
LIST
2.1 Regular list
2.2 Recipes list
2.3 Archives
2.4 Posting guidelines
3 · GENERAL
3.1 What is hypoglycemia?
3.2 What are the symptoms?
3.3 What are the possible causes?
3.4 What methods are used in diagnosis?
3.5 How does hypoglycemia start?
3.6 What can be done about it?
4 · DIETS
4.1 What is the right diet for hypoglycemia?
4.2 What diets can be followed by hypoglycemics?
4.3 When should I notice any effects of
a diet?
4.4 Is fruit or fruit juice ok?
4.5 Do supplements like chromium help
stabilizing?
4.6 What is the glycemic index I keep
hearing about?
4.7 Could you recommend me some diet software?
4.8 What do these diet ratios like 40/30/30
mean?
5 · COPING
5.1 If I feel hypo, shouldn't I eat sugar
to compensate?
5.2 What should I do when I start to feel
hypo?
5.3 What is happening to me when I get
the symptoms?
5.4 What happens if I don't look after
myself?
5.5 How can I monitor my sugar levels?
5.6 How much alcohol may a hypoglycemic
person drink?
5.7 Are snacks important if I eat three
good meals a day?
5.8 How do I enjoy dating and going out
to dinner?
5.9 Can I use artificial sweeteners?
6 · EXERCISE
6.1 Why is exercise so important?
6.2 When and what should I eat if I want
to exercise?
6.3 What types of exercise are good to
keep in shape?
7 · GLUCOSE TOLERANCE
TEST
7.1 What is a GTT?
7.2 Can a hypoglycemic person have a 'normal'
glucose tolerance test?
7.3 Is the GTT the only method for determining
hypoglycemia?
8 · LONG TERM
8.1 Can you be cured from hypoglycemia?
8.2 Does hypoglycemia lead to diabetes?
8.3 Is hypoglycemia hereditary?
8.4 Does hypo harm the development of
children?
9 · BACKGROUND
9.1 Why do I feel the negative effects
of a bad meal still days later?
9.2 Why can hypoglycemia cause visual
problems and aching muscles?
9.3 Can a hypo be dangerous?
Copyright (C) 1996, 1997, 1998 by Lars Idema, The Netherlands. All rights reserved.
The most up-to-date copy of this FAQ can always be obtained
from:
Hypoglycemia Homepage Holland: http://huizen.dds.nl/~hypo/faq
A Portuguese version of this FAQ available at http://www.gula.com
(translation by Claudia Brito <105142.1010@compuserve.com>).