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Re: Low Blood Sugar Anxiety » bleak

Posted by jujube on December 22, 2004, at 9:35:40

In reply to Low Blood Sugar Anxiety, posted by bleak on December 22, 2004, at 8:43:58

I have been through the same thing, and, most recently, was experiencing anxiety and other hypoglygemia symptoms in the mornings. Based on some reading I did, I began taking chromium supplements (about 375 mcg) before bed. Chromium is said to improve glucose tolerance and stabilize blood sugar levels. The reference book that I use suggests between 200 and 600 mcg to be of value for hypoglycemia. It is also recommended that a dose be taken upon rising (before food). I have noticed a difference since adding the chromium at night.

The other thing you might want to consider is, instead of eating sugar for relief, having a protein snack (cheese and crackers, almonds, banana with peanut butter) when you experience symptoms as well as eating 6 small meals a day, instead of 3 large meals. This, apparently, is a much better approach for relieving hypoglycemia symptoms, including associated anxiety. I have actually gotten into the habit of carrying a small bag of almonds in my purse for emergencies.

Good luck to you.

Tamara

> I found out that taking sugar reduces my anxiety very much.
>
> This is especially helpful when the anxiety is accompanied by other symptoms of Hypoglycemia,
> so I'm quite sure that is the underlying problem.
>
> But since sugar is very unhealthy and I want to treat the real problem and not just the symptoms,
> could someone please tell me if there are any
> supplements that could reduce the release of insulin?
>
> Thanks.
>
>


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