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Reactive Hypoglycaemia

0684/01 - January 2018 Nutrition and Dietetics Page 1 of 4 Reactive Hypoglycaemia What is Reactive Hypoglycaemia ? Reactive Hypoglycaemia is a condition that results in episodes of low blood glucose levels after eating. These episodes usually occur 2-4 hours after a meal. It s thought that Reactive Hypoglycaemia is caused by the over-production of the hormone insulin (which lowers blood glucose levels) by the pancreas following a meal that is high in carbohydrates. The cause of Reactive Hypoglycaemia is unclear. What are the symptoms? Some common symptoms include: Fatigue Dizziness or light-headedness Sweating Irritability or anxiety Cravings for sweet foods Increase in appetite (some describe an incurable hunger) Increase in heart beat What to do if you have symptoms of Reactive Hypoglycaemia (blood glucose levels of less than 4mmol/L): A 15-20g portion of quick-acting glucose should be consumed to increase your blood glucose levels.

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