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Hypoglycemia
	Causes & Development The causes of functional or reactive hypoglycemia (not absolute or fasting hypoglycemia) can be divided into 3 categories: High sugar / refined carbohydrate diet leading to hyperinsulinism Hypoadrenalism-stress leading to adrenal exhaustion Alimentary or gastric surgery leading to rapid stomach emptying or "dumping syndrome." Signs & Symptoms Symptoms include weakness, shakiness, excess hunger, anxiety, outbursts, faintness, headaches, passing out, delirium, coma, hallucinations, excess sweating, the appearance of intoxication, marked personality changes, irritability, negativism, mood swings, depression, crying spells, and a panorama of similar mental symptoms. Diagnosis & Tests A Glucose Tolerance Test (ideally lasting 5-6 hours) can confirm a diagnosis, but more alternative doctors are forgoing the inconvenience and shock to the system because symptoms alone are reliable enough. There are different interpretations given to different patterns seen on glucose tolerance testing. Symptoms associated with this type of response are tiredness 2 hours after eating, allergic responses or food intolerances, and shakiness before meals. Complications Patients with hypoglycemia of varying causes appear to show similar personality patterns, suggesting hypoglycemia can cause personality disorders.
Hypoglycemia is benefited or hindered by:
	Chromium Coconut High/Increased Fiber Diet High/Increased Protein Diet Increased Fruit/Vegetable Consumption Smaller, More Frequent Meals Stevia Sugars Avoidance / Reduction Vitamin Niacinamide Glucose Tolerance Test