Reactive hypoglycemia (postprandial hypoglycemia = postprandial hypoglycemia) is a condition in which blood sugar falls below fasting blood sugar, usually within 4 hours of a meal. Symptoms such as dizziness, sweating, tremors, weakness, and desire to sleep can be seen after eating. If any medical condition causing reactive hypoglycemia is the subject of the word, medical treatment is required, however, it is essential to make appropriate changes in nutrition for this situation. Care should be taken to ensure that the timing and content of the meals are consistent.
The disorder that occurs in the regulation of blood sugar after meals is due to the imbalance in the middle of blood sugar and insulin secretion. Excessive secretion of insulin produced by the pancreas causes blood sugar to drop to a lower level than usual. The reason for this increase in pancreatic activity is unknown, it should be evaluated by the physician. Depending on the decrease in blood sugar, the person may turn to foods with high carbohydrate and sugar content. It is very valuable to keep the level stable by preventing fluctuations in blood sugar level with a personalized nutrition program.
Although the fasting/fasting blood sugar and insulin levels are normal in routine blood analyzes, reactive hypoglycemia may also be seen in the person. OGTT (oral glucose tolerance test) and MMTT (mixed meal tolerance test), known as sugar loading, are used for diagnosis. In cases where reactive hypoglycemia is not managed appropriately, it may cause a decrease in the quality of life of the person and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the later period.
