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Posted 11/11/2019 9:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, I was wondering if someone could offer a little advice.

When I was taking prednisone a couple of years ago I had problems with my blood sugar levels but when I came off of it everything eventually went back to normal. Now, I have issues with allergies and food intolerances but I think the problem I now have is somehow related to blood sugar levels. I have a home test kit and the last time I checked my blood sugar levels was absolutely fine, which was about three months ago. I did it first thing in the morning before food, and then after, and it was fine.

So, here is the problem.. In the evening when I eat my (healthy dinner) I am usually fine, BUT if I eat something that I shouldn't, like ice cream for example I pass out, this is not like falling asleep gradually, this is passing out. If I eat something an hour after eating my evening meal I nearly always pass out too. Sometimes I come around, and then I can pass out again. Now, I have multiple chemical sensitivity with multiple food intolerances, but even so, I think it is related to sugar somehow.

My question is, when do I need to be testing myself? In the evening before food, and then an hour after food? I dont know, and who do you recommend I would need to see about this problem as I am tired of passing out and need some help with getting to the bottom of it. I am histamine intolerant, but I do follow a histamine free diet.

Thanks
Posted 11/12/2019 1:44 AM (GMT 0)
Hi and welcome back but I'm sorry for what you're going through! I can't even think what's going on, to be honest. As for testing, you would test right before you eat, then about two hours after you started eating. When I was a compulsive tester in the beginning of my own journey, I'd test one, two and three hours after eating. This was my way of understanding how I metabolized the food I ate. I don't do that anymore. In general, people test as I first explained: right before starting to eat and then two hours after starting to eat. There is also random testing regardless of when you last eat or drink anything. I would say it would have to be at least 4 hours after having had something.

I don't know why you would pass out but unless you tested or someone could test your blood sugar at that time when you passed out then you can't know if it's blood sugar related. It's so strange. I would start with your regular doctor and tell him/her what's happening to you at that time.

What's your blood pressue readings? Do you know? Can you also test your BP? I wish I could help more but please see your doctor because this is not normal to pass out like that!
Posted 11/12/2019 2:53 AM (GMT 0)
Passing out more bp related. If it low carb dinner and too much insulin then a hypo siruation...more comatose than a passing out. I test before each meal. And prior ti bed. Yep pred will spike numbers...cause energy and munchies. And long term strip calcuim from bones.

Iff to the gp for you. Med review bp check etc. HT
Posted 11/12/2019 2:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, thank you both for your replies, I think you are correct in that I need to go see my doctor and find out what he has to say. I believe it is related somehow to sugar and histamine. My BP is okay because I have that regularly checked when I see my Gastroenterologist. Lanie thanks for the advice on when to test, I will do that before I go see my doctor so that he has something to go on.
Posted 11/12/2019 4:10 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, absolutely you need to see your doctor as soon as possible. Passing out is something doctors and ERs take very seriously.

Make sure you keep a record of your blood sugar to show your doctor along with what you've eaten, time, readings, etc. If there is anyone with you at those times, have them take your blood sugar if they can, too. And be sure to take your blood sugar meter with you to the doctor's appointment to verify its accuracy in the office.

Good luck and keep us updated. I'm really sorry about these episodes and I hope they can be resolved easily!
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