Can someone who had type 2 diabetes but got rid of it with diet and exercise, now suffer from hypoglycemia?
My friend was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes years ago, but lost 50 poiunds through ongoing diet and exercise and the doc said she basically doesn’t have it anymore. Then she started experiencing shakiness and other symptoms in between meals that goes away with food. The doctor said she is likely suffering from hypoglycemia.
Thoughts/feedback on this?
I am a person who HAD diabetes, for many, many years. I started out taking a pill for diabetes then progressed to insulin.
I have lost over 100 pounds through dieting and careful management of the foods that I eat. I was TOLD by my doctor that diabetes can indeed be reversed. Diabetes CAN be a thing of the past.
I no longer take insulin and no longer take any medication for Daibetes. IF I were to resume my past lifestyle, I could easily suffer from Diabetes again. I have a strong family history of diabetes. BUT…you CAN reverse that trend, by always being careful of the foods you eat and test your glucose level on occasion to make sure that your glucose level remains under 140.
Hypoglycemia became an issue for me when I lost all that weight, which is WHY my doctor finally removed me from insulin AND the diabetes pills. So the answer to your question is…YES you can suffer from hypoglycemia, after having diabetes AND you can suffer from hypo, even if you HAVE diabetes.
Since I was told that I no longer had diabetes, I have to disagree with the answers you have received. I was just told that I was susceptible to getting diabetes again, if my physical condition (weight or poor eating habits) were to return.
Congratulations to your friend for her weight loss. Tell her to keep a check on her glucose levels since she IS having symptoms of low blood levels. (Which her doctor already told her) Remind her to eat several small meals, everyday and carry a piece of candy with her at all times, if she has any more symptoms of shakiness, etc. Then…for her to have a small meal. This will help her glucose level AND her weight.
Best Wishes to you both. Heather
