Do you endocrinologists perform the test that confirms hypoglycemia?
I am pretty certain I am hypoglycemic but would like to confirm and get tips on how to manage and also see if there is another medical issue that is causing my hypoglycemia. I read there is test to confirm hypoglycemia where you fast for 24 hours and they test your blood sugar levels and everything. Has anyone taken this test? Would an endocrinologist be the best doctor to go to?
I didn’t mean "do you endocrinologists" ..omit the you!
I’ve been diagnosed with hypoglycemia. An endocrinologist would probably be your best bet. I had general practitioners ignore my symptoms for years until I insisted on getting tested. What you need is a glucose tolerance test, preferably the 5 hour version. You fast for 12 hours, they take your blood sugar and then have you drink a super-concentrated sugar liquid. They test your blood sugar every hour for 5 hours to watch how your body metabolizes sugar. A general doctor can do the test but an endocrinologist would be the expert. My blood sugar completely crashed 3.5 hours in and I basically fainted. They offer a 3 hour GTT as well, but that would have missed my problem.
In the meantime, the best diet for hypoglycemics is very similar to the diabetic diet. Avoid refined sugar and eat 3-5 small meals a day with a good mix of high fiber and protein.
Good luck!
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It’s called a glucose tolerance test and any doctor (primary care) can request one for you if they suspect hypoglycemia. You don’t need to see a specialist like an endocrinologist.
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I’ve been diagnosed with hypoglycemia. An endocrinologist would probably be your best bet. I had general practitioners ignore my symptoms for years until I insisted on getting tested. What you need is a glucose tolerance test, preferably the 5 hour version. You fast for 12 hours, they take your blood sugar and then have you drink a super-concentrated sugar liquid. They test your blood sugar every hour for 5 hours to watch how your body metabolizes sugar. A general doctor can do the test but an endocrinologist would be the expert. My blood sugar completely crashed 3.5 hours in and I basically fainted. They offer a 3 hour GTT as well, but that would have missed my problem.
In the meantime, the best diet for hypoglycemics is very similar to the diabetic diet. Avoid refined sugar and eat 3-5 small meals a day with a good mix of high fiber and protein.
Good luck!
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No. I suggest you ask your family doctor for a referral.
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eat meals with whole grains at regular times. avoid sugar except during low blood sugar. get a glucose meter.
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