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Conventional Hypoglycemia Treatment |
Hypoglycemia
is not usually considered a valid
diagnosis in many conventional
medical circles until it has become
a pre-diabetic situation. Lifestyle,
diet and exercise may be discussed
when treating a patient dealing with
hypoglycemia.
Alternative
Treatment
Lifestyle
modification is very important in
preventing hypoglycemia.
Diet changes that include eating
more complex carbohydrates rather
than simple carbohydrates and simple
sugars is the most important factor
in dealing with hypoglycemia.
Increasing fiber is also essential
to help regulate the absorption of
sugars.[4]
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Supplements for Hypoglycemia treatment |
Chromium
Chromium is an
essential mineral that acts by
increasing the sensitivity of
insulin receptors and regulates
blood glucose levels. For years it
has been understood that chromium is
necessary to help move insulin into
the cells so that the body may
utilize it for its normal
functioning. Since insulin
facilitates the brain's ability to
control satiety, it helps to deal
with overeating and cravings for
simple carbohydrates. It helps to
regulate sugar cravings and is very
effective for diabetics and people
dealing with hypoglycemia.[5]
The dose is often 200-300 micrograms
three times a day. A chromium
deficiency may be an underlying
contributing factor in the
development of diabetes and
obesity.[6]
Chromium has also been found to help
regulate blood cholesterol levels.
Biotin
Biotin helps with
glucose utilization and helps to
reduce sugar cravings. Using 1,000
micrograms three times a day is the
standard dose.[7]
B complex vitamins
B complex vitamins
improve carbohydrate metabolism and
can help with withdrawal symptoms
associated with sugar cravings.
Niacin (vitamin B3) helps chromium
lower blood glucose.[8]
Extra vitamin B3 (niacinamide) can
help with the anxiety and depression
associated with hypoglycemia
and stress. It helps to protect
pancreatic cells and the insulin
response noted with hypoglycemia
because of its ability to act as a
free radical scavenger, reducing the
complications from damage to the DNA
of the cells.[9]
Thiamin (vitamin B1) is also very
useful since it has an important
role in regulating glucose
metabolism and pancreatic
functioning. Recent studies have
shown that lower levels in the blood
can contribute to the development of
diabetes.[10]
Magnesium
Magnesium helps with
the breakdown of glucose in the body
and helps to prevent the development
of diabetes.[11]
The American Diabetes Association
has now recommended that those at
risk for type two diabetes should
receive magnesium supplementation
since they are often at deficiency
levels before diagnosis.[12]
Zinc
Zinc deficiency is
common in individuals who have poor
blood glucose regulation. It helps
to regulate insulin production by
the pancreas and glucose use by the
muscles.[13]
In a recent study it was shown to
reduce the onset of diabetes by 60%
in animals that were genetically
susceptible to developing the
disease. It helped to lower serum
glucose and triglyceride levels as
well.
Garlic
Garlic has many uses
in natural medicine and is
considered and important supplement
in the treatment of many conditions
ranging from cardiovascular disease
and the prevention of cancer. It
helps to lower serum lipid levels
and has an anti-microbial effect on
bacteria and yeast. Concentrated
extracts have been shown to have a
mild hypoglycemia effect,
lowering fasting and post-prandial
(after meals) hyperglycemia.[14]
Glutathione
Glutathione is found
in two main antioxidants found in
the body and is important in the
removal of toxins such as pollutants
and chemicals from the body. It
helps in reducing free radical
damage and plays a role in
preventing oxidative stress in
conditions such as hypoglycemia.
One study showed that when the body
is experiencing hypoglycemia, the
ability to protect the DNA of the
cell is dramatically reduced. The
energy deprivation during
hypoglycemia results in higher
levels of free radicals that then
trigger DNA damage.[15]
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