Diet for Hypoglycemia - Hypoglycemia Treatment Knowledge Base

hypoglycemia treatment? My boyfriend had a hypoglycemic episode last night. I am usually with him when this happens and he is a type1 diabetic. I know to get him something with sugar and he can tell me what he needs and what to do but i still get panic-ed by this. How much sugar does he need? In a few minutes he returns to normal, however, when his sugar level crashes, its very fast. Is it better to drink something or have him eat something sweet? Also, I'm new to this, does anybody have any tips for me to be as well prepared as I can be. Thanks in advance

What is the treatment for hypoglycemia besides eating more often? My doc mentioned possible hypoglycemia when I told him I was concerned about diabetes because it runs in my family. What are the symptoms when a diabetic has too much sugar? Also is there any course of treatment for hypoglycemia besides a different diet?

What are the perimeteres for treatment of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia? I am attempting to write a Nursing home policy and want to get the correct information.

Treatment for passing out due to hypoglycemia? I have been experiencing very frequent episodes of hypoglycemia over the last month. I am not diabetic. I have been to the doctor on multiple occasions and am going to see a specialist next week because my doctor believes that I may have an insulinoma. All my doctor has told me to do so far is to avoid foods high in sugar and to eat small frequent meals/snacks. I have gotten fairly confused several different times but the problems subsided when I ate a few pieces of candy and then had a snack. Today I was home alone all day and I started to feel like my blood sugar was dropping but instead of eating the candy first, I just had popcorn. I passed out and woke up approximately an hour and a half later with a really bad headache. I got up and almost fell over on the way to get something to eat. Several hours later I still have a headache but I am able to walk around and function without a problem. Is there anything that I should do tonight and what should I do if this happens again?

What is the best treatment for hypoglycemia?

My son had hypoglycemia seizures during neonatal period,resulting low vision&delay milestone,sugest treatment. My son, Mt Sushrut, had hypoglycemia seizures, during neonnatal period.Today he is one year old , but still can't sit, can't hold things by his hands.MRI scanning done,report says vission atropy(Damage in rear portion of the Brain in the vision cortex).Councelling done, described delay milestone.please suggest the desirable treatment.

Does anyone know if women with hypoglycemia can take Metformin for PCOS hormone treatment? I'm concerned that the Metformin may upset the hypoglycemia further... I'm not concerned that metformin will cause hypoglycemia so much as I am that it will complicate the condition. For instance; I may have hypoglycemia AND pcos; I'm wondering if taking metformin for pcos is a bad thing to do if one has hypoglycemia to begin with.

What are treatments for hypoglycemia? I think I have hypoglytcemia. My symptoms are matching up with WebMD and other medical sites. If I do go to the doc, what is the most she can do? What are treatments for hypoglycemia. I am afraid it will be a waste of time for me to even go.

medical causes for profond hypoglycemia despite treatment?

can you gave me some info about Hypoglycemia? I have arm shaking and an urgent need to eat ...and when I eat this symptom disappears does that mean that I have Hypoglycemia? If you have Hypoglycemia that means that you have diabetes ? What's the difference between them?what kind of treatment can I use for Hypoglycemia ? And how can I be sure I have it ? Is there any food that I can't eat or I should eat ?is it possible to treat it without pills but with natural ways?

what are symptoms of non-diabetic chronic hypoglycemia? treatments? by the way, i have no health insurance, sooo no doctor for me.

I think I may have hypoglycemia. If i eat even a small lunch I get really sleepy. Whats the best treatment?

How do you treat hypoglycemia? I think I have hypoglycemia. My symptoms are matching up with WebMD and other medical sites. If I do go to the doc, what is the most she can do? What are treatments for hypoglecymia. I am afraid it will be a waste of time for me to even go.

I Have Hypoglycemia At 14 Years Old All The Syptoms Equal Me What Can I Do To Help Hypoglycemia At My Age? i have Hypoglycemia at 14 years old i get really tired confused and can't speak right my mother won't take me to the doctor again so please give me a over the counter treatment for it i have double vision also with it so please help me i am really scared i can't even go out with my friends i am so tired HELP???? PLEASE.

Are there any known treatments for hypoglycemia that can bring the sugar up to where it should be ?

What causes hypoglycemia? I could just be a hypochondriac, but lately I seem to be suffering symptoms of what seems to be hypoglycemia. I get pins and needles sensations in my arms and legs, a nervous feeling, and an urgent desire to eat something sugary. I think a few times I may have even passed out because of it (although I may have just been tired). The reason I'm not sure if it's hypoglycemia is because the main cause I've found online is treatment for diabetes, which I'm not receiving.

My Fiancee is having some problems and we need help shedding light on the diagnosis and treatment? Symptoms are Blacking out, Memory loss, Nose Bleeds, Head Aches, and she found dried blood in her ear...the black outs lst anywhere from 30 seconds to 20-30 mins...we have looked in to hypoglycemia and thats not what it is if anyone can help please do.. We have seen at least 5 and they now think its in her head

What other options are there for PCOS treatment? I am open to different options at this point. We have been trying to conceive for 14 months now with no luck. I used to be on birth control and 5 pills of metformin/day from 17-21/22 years old. Since I have hypoglycemia I had to take an additional medication because the metformin was taking my sugar levels too low. Obviously taking birth control isn't my first choice since we are still trying to conceive. What other options are out there. Someone told me to drink spearmint tea, that it would help, I have also been told to drink green tea. I went to an endocrinologist at 17 or 18 and was put on birth control and metformin but was never told why. I just trusted them.

I need other hay fever and allergy treatment options.? I have hay fever, food, drug and skin allergies. I need more options. I also have idiopathic reactive hypoglycemia.

Please help with this diagram of diabetes mellitus? Hello Can someone explain in simple words this diagram? I am doing a research based on diabetes mellitus. Link below Thanks http://www.deo.ucsf.edu/type1/diabetes-treatment/complications/hypoglycemia.html Thank you but this is a school project. this is the diagram I have to explain.

low thyroid, toxic metals, adrenal insufficiency, hypoglycemia...natural treatments?

I was told that my 11yr week old puppy has hypoglycemia what are the treatments for it? Does it go away?

Treatments for Hypoglycemia? i need to know if there are any treatments for this disease. i'm not having much luck in finding them =/ i dont have hypoglycemia. but i am doing something like a report for it. and i need to know they treatments.

Hypoglycemia- What Can I do? (Not Diabetic)? Hello, I have done a bit of research, and my father and I both have non-diabetic hypoglycemia. (Low blood sugar levels). I have all the normal symptoms such as dizzy-headed, hunger, shakiness, confusion, sleepiness, etc. I even have some of the more rare symptoms at times, such as crying in my sleep, yelling while sleeping, and being confused and or irritated upon waking up. I know that it is very rare to have such, especially if the person is not diabetic, but I am certain I have hypoglycemia, as my father is certain he and I both do. I do not know the best foods or treatments for hypoglycemia, and I would like to know if you have any suggestions? I have done some research, this site helped me understand better: http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/hypoglycemia/

Risks of Untreated Hypoglycemia? 95% sure I have hypoglycemia (non-diabetes). If I don't get tested and begin treatment/management, are there possible future consequential developments? Am I taking a risk by not seeing the doctor?

my niece newborn tested for Hypoglycemia, Is it permanently curable? my niece newborn tested for Hypoglycemia, Is it permanently curable?, which is the best hospital in South/ Cental Kerala, india. What should be the cause of it, since there is no herditory diabetics related history in the family, nor her parents have any diabetic, please advice what to do, she is under treatment in a hospital,

Could this be hypoglycemia? I was in my gym locker room at school the other day and I saw a poster that had the symptoms of hyper- and hypoglycemia and I saw that I had many of them. Sometimes I'll feel my heart race for a few seconds even when I'm just sitting down, I also feel anxious a lot, get headaches (but not as much as I used to), I'll feel hungry constantly for a while even after I've eaten several different things(but its usually junk food), sometimes my hands will shake if I haven't eaten in a while, I also heard that depression is a sympton which I do feel depressed sometimes buy I've had a lot of stress at home, I also tend to be irritable and I'll just snap at someone for no reason. My grandmother has diabetes so I don't know if that matters. What kind of testing do they do to find out if you have hypoglycemia and also what is the treatment? I am 14 btw.

What is US immigration policy regarding people who have defaulted on payment of a hospital bill? Two years ago I suffered from hypoglycemia at Detroit International Airport and was taken to hospital for a few hours. Unfortunately I had no insurance and was eventually presented with a bill for $4,777 for X-rays and pain killers (I broke 3 ribs and my wrist for which little treatment was offered). I was in no position to pay for the teatment and the hospital decided to take no further action but they did warn me that I would not be allowed entry back into the USA whilst the bill was unpaid. Can anybody tell me if this is true, please?

can you Hypocalcaemia & Hypoglycemia die from? hi, I don't really know much about Hypocalcaemia & Hypoglycemia, my wife (live in Viet Nam) told me (currently working in US) that she has extremly low calcium and glocuse in her blood, and she told me she may die from it. So my question is there any treatment for it and if there is can anyone tell me what are them and if you can please tell me her chance of living?[she 22 and has other sickness like heart problerm when her calcium and glucose go bad]. Thank you!!!

Why do I get nauseous after lifting weights for less than 5 minutes? I am only 22 years old and was very active varsity wrestler from age 8-18. Since then I can no long lift weights because after a few sets I become extremely nauseous to the point where I need to stop. I have never actually got to the point of vomiting. I am 95% sure I suffer from hypoglycemia but I do not receive any treatment, is there any chance that is the cause? Let me try to clarify my question. I am well aware the symptoms of hypogocemia attacks, and my attacks from that are very different, i.e. extreme hunger, agitation, light headedness, unable to concentrate, shakiness. When I work out its more of just a light headedness nausea combination. I am making sure I breathe nice and slow and am definitely not over doing it. My diet is terrible, usually considering of a meal at 7 at night and then another at 2 in the morning... I will try to eat before I work out and see if that helps.

Hypoglycemia........................? I have hypoglycemia.....I am 17 years old.I was just wondering that if I don't receive any kind of treatment by a doctor would I end up with diabetes later on in the future? Im not taking any sugar pills or any medication at all prescribed by a doctor....I try and control it myself by eating some kind of food with sugar,candy, or sodaWhat should I do?Any suggestions?Should I stick with some sort of treatment, medication, or should I just control it myself?

Does anyone have hypoglycemia...? if so what is it like and what treatment do you have from your doctor for it? I'm certain I have hypoglycemia. I had a problem this morning. It's about the trillionth time I've had a problem like this but I'm thinking about going doctor for it.

Hypoglycemia? Not Diabetic? I started school this week and I don't eat breakfast before it. I know I should, but I never eat breakfast, even during the summer. Starting early in the day, a couple hours before lunch, I start to get hungry and it makes me feel REALLY sick. I get this achy/shaky kind of feeling too up until I eat something. I looked it up and something said that low blood sugar can make you feel sick. Also, when I wake up I'm always tired. I could sleep literally all day if no one woke me up or I didn't have something to do. I'm not always tired during the day but sometimes I am. Is this hypoglycemia? And what do I have to do if I have it? Is there treatment?

Information about hypoglycemia? I am a guy who suffered a violent rape attempt at work. As a result of that I came to suffer extreme high blood pressure. And some fainting events appearead and became more and more frequent and strong. All of that with chest pain and discomfort and all the things that suggested angina. But there was no clue of angina in my body. So, I was finished with the Cardiologist. Besides high blood pressure there wasn´t anything abnormal. But then I came to suspect very low glucose levels which I already had read in my lab tests. But, very morbid hypoglycemia with fainting events can be a result of a violent shock? If so, what is the treatment? To what kind of doctor should I go now?

Does anyone have a happily ever after story with their bipolar parent? My mother was diagnosed as bipolar about 5 years ago, after I had been out of her home several years. Previous diagnoses include depression, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, hypothyroidism, chronic insomnia, sleep apnea & hypoglycemia. She has visited half a dozen doctors to get these diagnoses. She continually cycles through taking medicine from 1 doctor as prescribed, to taking medicine from several docs who do not know she is doctor shopping, to all-herbal(and I mean like, 20 - 30 different supplements a day), to no medicine. With each new diagnosis/treatment, she seems to believe that she has turned a corner. If I try to talk to her about behaviors that seem harmful, she becomes too tearful and sleepy to talk. Recently, she has done some very hurtful things. I'm beyond trying to confront her about it. Does anyone have a similar situation that turned out well? I keep hoping for the best, but her behavior gets more erratic and hurtful as time goes by.

Tachycarida/Hypotension/Hypoglycemia/Pregnant? I am a twenty-one year old woman who is thirty weeks pregnant. I suffer from tachycardia, hypoglycemia, hypotension, and asthma. With these conditions I also suffer from syncope. (Doctors tell me it's a different type of syncope every time I see them, so I can't tell you for sure what it is. Last one was told to be NeuroCardiological Syncope.) I have been put on bed rest, for the last month. Officially anyways. To be honest I have had myself under a basic form of bedrest from the time I learned I was pregnant. My heart, as I continue to gain weight and as my son continues to grow, is having a harder time functioning properly. I recently just saw my OB, and she wants me to decide, after thinking things through and possibly talking to some internists, about my options on how to deliver. My choices are Cesarian, with a spinal anesthetic, with the added risk of my blood pressure dropping to the extremes. With a cesarian I am more likely to suffer complications on my own. My son, as far as we can tell as of now, would suffer very little problems. The only problem is is that from what I understand so far, a Cesarian, could possibly kill me. The treatment for when your blood pressure drops, is adrenaline. This won't help me in the slightest because tachycardia is an increased heart rate, which then causes it to become an invaluable pump. So I have to risk myself dying, or my other option. Natural birth would be a better bet for me...Maybe. They don't want me to be in pain, because of the added stress to my heart. However, the procedures for labor pain, can drop my blood pressure as well. I'm not worried too much about pain, I consider myself to have a high pain tolerance. I am worried about the strain on myself and my child should I consider natural birth. Just moving around these days causes my heart to act up, jumping from 100 bpm to about 150 bpm. So I can only imagine what labor would cause for it to do. IV pain meds, an epidural, any form of this can cause damage to my heart, and my blood pressure. However, I'm more concerned with the fact that while my body goes into stress, my son's will too. I don't want him hurt. I love him too much, (even though the little squirt has been beating me up consistently for the past two days.) I don't really know what to do. I'm at a loss, either way I think of going there are major complications that can arise. Should I just wait and talk to the internists and see what they have to say, along with my OB? Or should I just pick the one with the lesser evils to my son, and go with it? I'm scared. For both my child's sake. And my own. In fact I have never felt this sort of fear before in my entire life. HELP! I just don't know what to do...

Panic/anxiety? OR hypoglycemia? Iv been told by doctors I have a very high anxiety rate and i got homeopathic treatment for it which works brilliantly when i am panicking. But sometimes I will be having a brilliant day and then out of the blue one side of my body feels really heavy and I feel unbelievably faint and not with it at all. I ususally end up in bed sleeping for an hour or so just to help, but this isn't good. I am anemic but can't take iron tablets because they cause my anxiety to raise even more. I eat quite well, dont drink or smoke (I'm 19) and I find it hard to do excercise without feeling like this too. I dont think it's panic attacks I'm worried its something else, hypoglycemia? I know when im feeling low I need some sugar and then feel okay but random bursts arent good signs. I refuse to have a blood test by the way I have a stupid phobia of needles which means i pass out if i see one... HELP?!?!? I feel like a mess and my doctor just sighs and tuts at me...

Toddler with ketotic hypoglycemia? i am hoping someone else has some Information other then what they have googled on ketotic hypoglycemia and my son has been in and out of hospital with sugar levels in the morning of anywhere between 2.5 and 3.6 and cant be woken. He was was refereed to hospital at 7 month old for failure to thrive and still is very small as only weighs 20lbs and is 2 yr old. he growing in height fine but cant put on weight. he always got a infection anything simple ranging between a cold to pneumonia more often then not it chest and ear infections. he is asthmatic as well, he has problem with low iron levels and was given treated for that. he now being refereed to bristol children hospital for specialist treatment as they think he has GSD (glycogen storage disease) or another type or metobolic problem. i finding this rather stressful and wondering if anyone else has been in this situation

toddler with ketotic hypoglycemia? i am hoping someone else has some Information other then what they have googled on ketotic hypoglycemia and my son has been in and out of hospital with sugar levels in the morning of anywhere between 2.5 and 3.6 and cant be woken. He was was refereed to hospital at 7 month old for failure to thrive and still is very small as only weighs 20lbs and is 2 yr old. he growing in height fine but cant put on weight. he always got a infection anything simple ranging between a cold to pneumonia more often then not it chest and ear infections. he is asthmatic as well, he has problem with low iron levels and was given treated for that. he now being refereed to bristol children hospital for specialist treatment as they think he has GSD (glycogen storage disease) or another type or metobolic problem. i finding this rather stressful and wondering if anyone else has been in this situation

What are the side effects of intentional insulin overdose? I've read about suicide by insulin overdose being an pretty high statistic, but I was wondering what a normal (non-diabetic) body goes through during extreme hypoglycemia. I've heard it could potentially be "quite pleasant" since "insulin shock treatments are used for some psychiatric conditions". Please note that I am NOT trying to commit suicide, I'm just an extremely curious person and I can't get a simple answer.

Symptoms of Hypoglycemia? I almost feinted today in PE after not having breakfast, I felt queasy, my vision started graying out and I felt weaker than anything. I recently posted a question on it and someone said I might have hypoglycemia. Is this anything close to diabetes? Is there any way I could check besides a blood test? What are the treatments? Thanks soooooooo much. BTW im not looking for wikipedia links, so please dont post.

is this hypoglycemia? Often after I eat something a few hours later I get shaky, hot, weak. Normally happens if I have been eating certain foods high in sugar for a few days then the next day if I don't eat junk I get like that. Like the other day I had somewhere I had to go so I made sure I ate a high fibre cereal to keep me going but by 9 in the morning I was shaky and weak. Any ideas. Also what is the treatment for it, are there meds. Also I am not diabetic.

is there any treatment for (insulin antybodies human) for a girl of 4 years old? patient name :Maryam Hany . gender :female. age: 4years weight :13kg. Her father is a diabetic patient type 2. She has got a fever (about 3 weeks)at April 2006. Since May 2006 she has polyurea specially after meals. She has never comas and the maximum result of glucose test is 350 mg\dl. We discovered the hyperglycemia at 3 Nov.2006. She has never the symptoms of the hypoglycemia even when the result of blood glucose test is 34. C-peptide (fasting) 1.7ng/ml {reference range: 0.9-----4} at 05/11/2006. Glycosylated Haemoglobin 7.3 %{ref. range: 4.2----6.2} at 05/11/2006. Insulin Abs.(Human) (BS) 4 u/ml {ref range:<1.0} at 12/11/2006. Anti Islet Cells Antibodies negative at 12/11/2006. Glycosylated Haemoglobin 6.6%{ref. range:4.2-----6.2}at 14/04/2007. Average last 3 months glucose 120-150 . We give her the insulin since 3Nov. with very little doses (1unit insulatard every 12hrs and 1---2 units of Novorapide every day)

What do I need to know about Hypoglycemia? I was diagnosed with Hypoglycemia this year and I haven't found out much helpful information about it. The information I have found is for people who are diabetic and get hypoglycemia from their medication and whatnot. The problem with that information is that I am NOT diabetic at all. So I am completely confused. I would love to hear from people who have also been diagnosed or someone who knows or lives with someone who has the disease. I am an athletic person and I am so tired of being worn out. I was never sick until they diagnosed me. How do I control my blood sugar? What do I need to be concerned about? Is there any treatments? What can I do to get my body use to having to eat every two hours (that is all the doctor told me to do)? Please give me any other information you would find helpful. Thanks.

Hypoglycemia and weight loss in rabbit 4 months.? My young rabbit was yesterday admitted to hospital. Over the past few weeks he has lost so much weight even though he is eating , drinking and passing feces normally.Yesterday I found him collapsed, slow heart rate, had several seizures and was extremely cold temperature 35.The vet found he was hypoglycemic with a BM of 2 and after treatment he thankfully responded well - but is unable to make an diagnosis at present.Has anyone had a similar experience or know what might be causing his illness? He is a indoors bunny and shares a hutch with a female,he is uneutered. Thank you

Low blood sugar or Hypoglycemia? I have had my blood sugar tested once, and the nurse said it was at a very low level, that of someone who hasn't eaten in a very long time, but I had, in fact, eaten just an hour before the test. Anyway, I just don't go to doctors very often, I hate the run-around they give. I was hoping someone had some suggestions or medical knowledge I could take to the doctor to make the diagnosis a little quicker. Here are my symptoms: - Dizziness - Fatigue (I often fall asleep wherever I am) - Confusion - Forgetfulness (I will ask my husband the same question several times throughout the day) - I am always cold and wearing jackets (I live in Hawaii) I have also had kidney stones recently. I think I have low blood sugar. Does anyone know if it is linked to any other diseases? And what is the treatment for it? Thanks

passing out because of hypoglycemia/diabetes, help? i've been diabetic for nearly seven years now, and have recently started using an insulin pump as a form of treatment. today i suffered a hypoglycemic episode at school. i was 3.9mmol and pretty calm at first, so i treated it, and repeated the test 15 minutes later and was down to 3.6mmol and had become panicy, hot [the usual symtoms], so i took my jumper off and sat on the floor with a friend. i treated it again, but fifteen minutes later i was 2.7mmol but experience something i never had before. i was really struggling to breathe, and hold myself up. during registration i managed to find enough in me to hold on to something, but my knees were weak & i really did want to just fall to the floor [but the imagination of pure embarresment and fuss stopped me]. all i remember is trying to hold myself up if i'm honest, i don't really remember saying that i was present, and i don't really remember who i was standing with, but i managed NOT to pass out. what shall i do if this happens again, is it normal?

hypoglycemic teacup chihuahua:I need help from someone with experience with hypoglycemia in teacup chihuahuas.? Ok, so here is the back story... I have adopted a teacup Chihuahua about 4 weeks ago (ruffly). He was born on May 27th. Any ways he was great for the first day or so and then we were noticing that he was not eating or drinking. So I changed his dog food. The people had winged him onto ol'roy moist and meaty brand.. I thouhg maybe this was no longer agreeing with him so i put him on Pedigree Puppy formula pouches.. everything was great he loved them and wa eating real good for about 4 to 5 days but I still had not seen him drink anything. So... I watched him real well and began giving him water with a wash rag, dripping it in his mouth. He became very disinterested in nything with food and became very disoriented as if drunk... I called the vet at the firt sign of this and got him in... Doc said he appeard to be hypoglycemic and to feed him beef baby food with a syringe, force pedialite down the side of his cheek and give him a sm peice of raw beef liver and it should perk him back up. And it did!! We were so happy except 2 weeks later he has begun this same pattern... so I have begun the same treatment.... Except this time he is doing really well after4 days of thi treatment but now does not want to eat anything but this baby food and only wants to drink water from my hand.. I amd slowly introducing his food back to him in the babyfood. I have to keep giving him water in my hand because I do not want him to become lathargic again. I guess what I am needing is some advice on how you deal with your puppy's hyp. and some helpful tips to care for my high maintnance puppy... food type, schedule, house hold tips etc. Please only respond if you have positive things to say... he's mine and I love him and he is going no where:to all you teacup haters. Thank you in advance for you time. For 1 I asked for experienced people ONLY and I do beleave I specificaly said no teacup haters AS IN keep "your opinion" to yourself! I did NOT go looking to contribute!! I did not pay a d*#n DIME actually... and he is the cutedt chi I have ever seen. short and stalky, I know the owner and he has always been healthy until he hit 3 months. EXCUSE me for trying to give a puppy WHO HAS ALREADY been born a nice home. Also befor you go jumping down my throat, she did not mean to breed them... she rescued one and her baby was in the hospital and she did nor realize she had went into heat SO BACK OFF!! Why do you people even other voicing your opinion to people you know don't want to hear them. You all have a great day making good people fee like s#*t. It's people like you that makes me stay away from this site when I am just looking for a lil help and tips, which is WHAT this stie was made for... I swear!! Gees people... come on I get it there is no such thing as a teacup!! Ok RUNT... cause that sounds so much BETTER!! Also smart one, the father is not a teacup so beleave me or not.. don't really care I just wanted simple advice... THANK YOU MICHAEL and the one other person who has done so for doing just that.... Good God... full blooded father, full blooded "runt" mother... no mutt. I figured if I said Teacup... because that is what people call them, you would get an idea of how small he is!! Goodness this is not even worth it, thanks for all the advice to the ones who actually just give it...

I am 29 and have low thyroid, Sleep Apnea and now hypoglycemia too. Still tired - what is going on.? Not sure if any of my history is related or not but: WIth a history fo joint muscle pain undiagnosed since 18 I now since having children 3yrs ago have started to have major energy issues some days are fine others I go a week or two feeling tired all the time. Every time I go in they find something new as listed above. I have been diagnosed with all 3 diseases in the last 3 years and even with proper treatment am still have energy issues. I cant help but wonder that they are all related. Any Doctors out there who like to problem solve...I just cant believe I have 3 conditions that cause fatigue and am only 29 and healthy weight 5'8 145lbs and atop of all this am still not cured. I just want my energy so I can play with my girls. Im sick of it. I am on an APAP and my leak rate is 0 and Im doing quite well with treatment. My TSH levels are in the normal range - I have recently switched to another sciprt (Thyrolar) wich will treat my T3 and T4 indvidually vs treating the T3 to help the T4 to see if that helps with the fatigue and my levels were checked a few days ago no results yet but Im guessing theyll be normal since its the equivalent amount that I had for my Levoxyl. Due to the fatigue seeming after I eat at times they did a fasting and reactive test which showed I was in the ? I thnk it was the 40s but after I ate my levels were fine (low 100s) Told me to eat protein with my carbs. However for instance when I ate today I felt exhausted and tested and was 163 - the rise bfore the fall Im guessing?

Night time lows, sweats and treatment? Type 2, newly diagnosed. I am still having night sweats and waking with a headache. When I get up and test during the episodes, I run between 65-80. There "has" to be something I can eat as a bedtime snack to avoid this. It is just awful........... I have tried, cheerios and milk, south beach bar, pb crackers, graham crackers with milk and none are fool proof. I think these spells have reduced in frequency, but whew.... they take it out of you. Any help is greatly appreciated! I am on no medication yet, and take a lot of heart drugs. They are hoping to control it with diet, and I guess the pills for the high sugars won't work if you also have hypoglycemia. (My diagnoses is both)

biology questions? What is the greatest limiting factor for plants that grow on the floor of a rain forest? a)water b)sunlight c)space d)herbivores certain virus causes a disease of the digestive system.what is the most likely source of this virus? a)air b)soil c)water d)insects process of photosynthesis untimately converts light energy into a)mechanical energy b)electrical energy c)chemical energy d)nuclear energy which of these would be the best resource to research the symptoms and treatment of hypoglycemia? a)new england journal of medicine b)natural history magazine c)daily television news d)journal of zoology

I got a Biology questions? could you guys please help me out with a few of these, thanks! 1. which of the these would be the best resource to research the symptoms and treatment of hypoglycemia? F. New England Journal of Medicine G. Natural History Magazine H. Daily television news J. Journal of Zoology 2. The Jimsonweed Datura stramonium, normally has 12 chromosomes in the body cells. How many chromosomes will an egg cell of the weed have? A. 6 chromosomes B. 12 Chromosomes C. 18 Chromosomes D. 24 Chromosomes 3. What is the function of enzymes in biological systems? F. Enzymes act as substrates when the necessary proteins are unavailable. G. Enzymes act as products to create new chemical recations. H. Enzymes act as catalysts to drive chemical reactions forward. J. Enzymes bond with substartaes to create the new reaction products. 4. In squash plants, yellow fruit (Y) is dominant to white fruit (Y). If two plants heterozygous for yellow fruit are crossed, what are the possible genotypes of the offspring? F. Yy only G. YY, yy only H. Yy, yy only J. YY, Yy, yy only 5. Viruses are made up of either DNA or RNA surrounded by a coating of protein. When the two main substances that make up a virus are broken into smaller fragments, these fragments are- F. Fatty acids and amino acids G. Amino acids and simple sugars H. Amino acids and nucleotides J. Fatty acids and glycerol Thanks, i got the same anwsers.

Question about secondary diabetes? I have secondary diabetes. As long as I take my thyroid meds my blood sugar levels stay in range. My question then is this. Conversely, if I take too much thyroid meds, would I get secondary hypoglycemia? Wondering if the secondary condition swings both directions dependent on the treatment of the primary condition. It would make sense logically, but I'm not sure that's how it works. Thanks!

I was reading info on a site about people with low blood sugar (Non-Diabetic ) but theres a part I don't get.. It says on the site " Blood sugar (glucose) comes mostly from simple and complex carbohydrates and proteins" And then a few lines down it says " The single most useful treatment regimen for hypoglycemias that follow meals is a diet high in protein and restricted in carbohydrates. Not all patients will be completely relieved on this regimen, but many will have improvement in their attacks" My question is if blood sugar (glucose) comes mostly from simple and complex carbohydrates and proteins then why would you want to restrict carbohydrates?

Medical Benefits of Ramadan ? Medical Benefits of Ramadan by Shahid Athar, M.D. Most Muslims do not fast because of medical benefits but because it has been ordained to them in the Quran. The medical benefits of fasting are as a result of fasting. Fasting in general has been used in medicine for medical reasons including weight management, for rest of the digestive tract and for lowering lipids. There are many adverse effects of total fasting as well as so-called crash diets. Islamic fasting is different from such diet plans because in Ramadan fasting, there is no malnutrition or inadequate calorie intake. The caloric intake of Muslims during Ramadan is at or slightly below the national requirement guidelines. In addition, the fasting in Ramadan is voluntarily taken and is not a prescribed imposition from the physician. Ramadan is a month of self-regulation and self-training, with the hope that this training will last beyond the end of Ramadan. If the lessons learned during Ramadan, whether in terms of dietary intake or righteousness, are carried on after Ramadan, it is beneficial for one's entire life. Moreover, the type of food taken during Ramadan does not have any selective criteria of crash diets such as those which are protein only or fruit only type diets. Everything that is permissible is taken in moderate quantities. The only difference between Ramadan and total fasting is the timing of the food; during Ramadan, we basically miss lunch and take an early breakfast and do not eat until dusk. Abstinence from water during this period is not bad at all and in fact, it causes concentration of all fluids within the body, producing slight dehydration. The body has its own water conservation mechanism; in fact, it has been shown that slight dehydration and water conservation, at least in plant life, improve their longevity. The physiological effect of fasting includes lower of blood sugar, lowering of cholesterol and lowering of the systolic blood pressure. In fact, Ramadan fasting would be an ideal recommendation for treatment of mild to moderate, stable, non-insulin diabetes, obesity and essential hypertension. In 1994 the first International Congress on "Health and Ramadan", held in Casablanca, entered 50 research papers from all over the world, from Muslim and non-Muslim researchers who have done extensive studies on the medical ethics of fasting. While improvement in many medical conditions was noted; however, in no way did fasting worsen any patients' health or baseline medical condition. On the other hand, patients who are suffering from severe diseases, whether diabetes or coronary artery disease, kidney stones, etc., are exempt from fasting and should not try to fast. There are psychological effects of fasting as well. There is a peace and tranquility for those who fast during the month of Ramadan. Personal hostility is at a minimum, and the crime rate decreases. Muslims take advice from the Prophet who said, "If one slanders you or aggresses against you, say I am fasting.'" This psychological improvement could be related to better stabilization of blood glucose during fasting as hypoglycemia after eating, aggravates behavior changes. There is a beneficial effect of extra prayer at night. This not only helps with better utilization of food but also helps in output. There are 10 extra calories output for each rikat of the prayer. Again, we do not do prayers for exercise, but a mild movement of the joints with extra calorie utilization is a better form of exercise. Similarly, recitation of the Quran not only produces a tranquility of heart and mind, but improves the memory. Therefore, I encourage my Muslim patients to fast in the month of Ramadan, but they must do it under medical supervision. Healthy adult Muslims should not fear becoming weak by fasting, but instead it should improve their health and stamina.

What is left for me to say.....? I typed up a report on diabetes, it is supposed to be 6 pages dubble spaced, but now i don't know what else to put, all i need is a half a page more. Thank you! Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. People with diabetes have problems using food for energy. After a meal, carbohydrates in food are broken down into a sugar called glucose, which is carried by the blood to cells throughout the body. Cells require insulin, a hormone made in the pancreas, to help use blood glucose for energy. People develop diabetes because the pancreas does not make enough insulin or because the cells in the muscles, liver, and fat do not respond to insulin properly, or both. As a result, the amount of glucose in the blood increases while the cells are starved of energy. Prior to 1997, the type of diabetes typically diagnosed in young people was called juvenile diabetes or type 1. Diabetes emerging in adults was called adult-onset diabetes or type 2. Then in 1997, the official names of the types were changed to type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes is the second most common chronic disease in children (after asthma). About 13,000 new cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year. Patients with type 1 diabetes make up about 5 percent of all cases of diabetes. It most commonly appears in girls and boys when they are about 14 years old. Usually, type 1 diabetes is first diagnosed in children, teenagers, or young adults but it can occur at any age. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the beta cells in the pancreas that make insulin. As a result, the pancreas does not make insulin, a hormone which helps use blood sugar (glucose) for energy. The cells become starved of energy and there is an excess of glucose in the blood. People with Type 1 diabetes must have daily injections of insulin to live. Proper diet, exercise and home blood sugar monitoring are essential to manage the disease. Food and exercise must also be balanced because of the risk of hypoglycemia, low blood sugar, and hyperglycemia, high blood sugar. Both are life threatening concerns. When hypoglycemia develops, cells are not getting enough glucose. Confusion, loss of consciousness, comma and death results when the brain is deprived of glucose for too long. Hyperglycemia and prolonged absence of insulin may lead to ketoacidosis, the accumulation of ketones in the blood when the body uses fat for energy instead of glucose. Ketones make the blood acidic and slow down all body functions. Like hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia can also lead to comma and death. The only cure available today for type 1 diabetes is a pancreas transplant, which is rarely done. Because both pancreas transplants and kidney transplants require lifelong use of powerful drugs to suppress immune reactions that can reject the organs, pancreatic transplants are usually done to those with type 1 diabetes who also need a kidney transplant. The side effects of immune- suppressive drugs can be severe and even worse than the disease. One or two people out of every 10 who get the surgery die within a year. Also the new pancreas is rejected by half of the people who get this operation. If the transplant fails, diabetes returns. Recently, experimental treatments with stem cells have shown some promise. For most people, type 1 diabetes is a life-long disease that can be effectively managed with insulin. Signs and Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes •Urinates frequently. The kidneys respond to high levels of glucose in the bloodstream by flushing out the extra glucose in urine. A child with diabetes needs to urinate more frequently and in larger volumes. •Is abnormally thirsty. Because the child is loosing so much fluid from peeing so much, he or she becomes very thirsty to help avoid becoming dehydrated. A child who has developed diabetes drinks a lot in an attempt to keep the level of body water normal. •Loses weight. (or fails to gain weight as he or she grows) in spite of a good appetite. Kids and teens who develop type 1 diabetes may have an increased appetite, but often lose weight. This is because the body breaks down muscle and stored fat in an attempt the provide fuel to the hungry cells. •Often feels tired. Because the body can’t use glucose for energy properly. But in some cases, other symptoms may be the signal that something is wrong. Sometimes the first sign of diabetes is bedwetting in a child who has been dry at night. The possibility of diabetes should also be suspected if a vaginal yeast infection (also called a Candida infection) occurs in a girl who hasn’t started puberty yet. If these early symptoms of diabetes aren’t recognized and treatment isn’t started, chemicals called ketones can build up in the child’s blood and cause stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fruity- smelling breath, breathing problems; even loss of consciousness. Sometimes these symptoms are mistaken f

diabetic patient - hungry and angry? why diabetic patient always feel hungry? and they get angry easily sometime? what i'm thinking is... they feel hungry bcoz of their treatment which is by using insulin injection... the insulin will cause hypoglycemia, means low blood glucose... so, they feel hungry... am i right? or bcoz they have lack of insulin... so their cells don't have enough energy and tht y they feel hungry... so here, is it because of their blood have low level of glucose or their cells need glucose? then... my lecturer said they get angry due to hypokalemia... the insulin causes the uptake of K+... so if they using the insulin injection, they will have hypokalemia... or maybe i have misunderstood what my lecturer has said... woo.. relax Miz Lamb... thanks for the additional info... i think there must be a reason besides the diet... additional to that... maybe some of u r not understand my question.. sorry... K+ = potassium insulin causes UPTAKE of K+ INTO THE CELLS... so, blood level of K+ is low... that is y HYPOkalemia...

RESISTANT STRAIN OF CANDIDA ALBICANS CAUSING PERSISTENT VAGINAL THRUSH or DO I HAVE VULVODYNIA? PLEASE HELP!!!? 20 year old female, chronic thrush sufferer. MARRIED, tend to develop thrush symtoms day after intercourse. became very noticible when bouts of thrush became more intense and more frequent. It began from a thrush infection, petri dish results came back from the lab specifying that i had a "heavy overgrowth of candida albicans", this was almost 3 weeks ago. For many years from ages 14-till now (20) i have suffered from reoccuernt bouts of thrush, usually minor enough to be treated by 6 day course of canesten cream and which always clears up after treatment. I was just routinely tested for clamidyia, herpes virus 1 and 2, hiv, bacterial vaginosis, uti (urinary tract in fection) and they all came back negative. (A HEAVY OVERGROWTH OF CANDIDA ALBICANS) was THE CULPRIT. i dont smoke or drink, am not on the pill, i dont have diabetes but i do suffer from stress and anxiety and hypoglycemia as well as love my chocolate and coffee a little too much. i wear cotton undies, dont wash my vagina with anything other than water, i both eat yoghurt and apply it topically. i am taking inner health plus capsules every day to help my body build up its good bacteria. i eat a lot of garlic, am now bathing in baths containing apple cider vinigar and baking soda. i am now boiling my water, drinking more than 2 litres a day and cutting out all suger, caffeine and antibiotic containing foods such as red meat chicken, eggs and naturally ALL YEAST CONTAINING PRODUCTS. i am up to my wits end with pain when i pass urine even though i have been tested for a UTI twice now and they both came back negative. i have a CONSTANT BURNING SENSATION on the outsie lips of my vulva that periodically worsens in bouts of varying intentisity. BUT THE BURNING IS ALWAYS THERE!!!. i am going to see a specialist however, the doctors are saying that i should be sitting on their side of the desk consisdering i have researched so much to help myself but they just prescribe one treatment at a time to no avail. TREATMENTS I HAVE USED i have used canesoral duo (oral capsule and topical cream) 3 days later no improvement, canesten 3 day cream, 3 days later no improvement, visit to the doctor again prescribed NILSTAT for a course of 14 days, burning began to get worse whilst using the cream so i stopped went to a different doctor and was prescribed orzole oral capsule and canesten 6 day pessary (the ones u insert in the vagina) no improvement. so back to the doctor and was prescribed boric acid (14 day course). Am currently on my 4th day of treatment and symptoms have remained the same-constant burning-worse when i URINATE-fluctuaing in levels of intensity. i am extreamily depressed and have suicidal thoughts. on top of this my anxiety is playing up and making it terribly hard to keep up with anything in my daily life. i have drastically changed my diet to kill the candida yeast and am taking antifungal herbal teas from the naturopath to help elliminate the fungal infection in my body. i am suffering really bad withdrawal symptoms for sugar and coffee which is only making the process worse. i feel as though the doctors have not a clue about how to really help or treat reoccurent thrush infections and that really brings out my anxiety and fear levels further. i feel really alone. it is ruining my sex life, my social life, my studies, my work and my will to live. the fact that i have tried all these treatments and still no relief makes me think is it possible to burn myself with the amount of differnt treatments i have used? AND HENCE THE BURNING SENSATION NOW? then i think its not possible because my body would have healed itself now if that was the case. could i have possibly cut myself when pushing the dry applicator into my vagina and irritated it? OR IS IT ANOTHER CONDITION ALLTOGETHER? i was GOOGLING CONSTANT VAGINAL BURNING and reaults came back about a condition called VULVODYNIA where for some unknown reason a womans vagina is constantly irritated, burning and sore. apparently the doctors dont know much about that condition either and only prescribe antidepresents anyway. apparently reoccurent vaginal yeast infections (thrush) can bring VULVODYNIA) ON. does any one have any INTRICATE advice about reoccurent thrush infections and CONSTANT VAGINAL BURNING? believe you me i have researched nealry all there is to know about canida thrush infections but all the information is so general and reapeated. WHAT CAN I DO TO FASTEN THE HEALING PROCESS? all these drastic changes to my diet and lifestyle are so draining and in my fragile state it is hard not to feel suicidal and totally alone. I HAVE COMPLAINED SO MUCH THAT MY HUSBAND IS NOW IMMUNE TO MY SUFFERING STATE AND I FEEL EVEN FURTHER ISOLATED. PLEASE HELP! i hope i have described my history thouroghly enough.

How to tell if your blood sugar is low? When I was younger I had really bad hypoglycemia. It was to the point where I had to bring juice packs to the nurses office in case my blood sugar dropped immensly low. Well around the time I was nine my doctors said I outgrew the hypoglycemia, and I had. Currently I'm fifteen and I think the symptoms are back again. All I remember when my blood sugar dipped down far enough, I'd feel like I was shaking. If it got far enough down, my whole body would start shaking. I feel like I just took a nebulizer treatment ever day now and my heart is always racing like I did or like I just ran ten miles non-stop. Can hypoglycemia come back and if so, are there more symptoms I should keep an eye out for before contacting my doctor?

I'm a male-to-female transgender patient. What diagnosis codes can my doctor use to bill my insurance company? I'm 22 years old. I have other conditions for which I see my regular doctor: high cholesterol, high blood pressure, hypoglycemia, migraine, fibromyalgia, and IBS. At this point in time, I only want anti-androgen treatment, and not feminizing hormones (yet.) My regular doctor wants me to find an endocrinologist for this type of treatment. However, before I look for one, I need an excuse--i.e. a legit diagnosis code. My insurance company doesn't pay for transgender treatment.

What should I do I'm sick and worried 15? The upper right side of my face feels heavy or droopy and I am having horrible neck pain and jaw pain but i assume the jaw pain is from my braces. I also have this sharp pain in my ear every so often. I'm nauseous with a headache and trouble breathing.I haven't been eating well lately because school just started im in 11th grade and my ADD meds pretty much kill my whole appetite. A little history I have severe asthma had it since I was 7, I have hypoglycemia, ADD, carpultunel and a pinched nerve in my right arm. I'm on albuterol Sulfate, a rescue inhaler and cingular for my asthma I take concerta for my ADD (which is why i dont eat well and i only take it during school so not over the summer)and my doctor didnt give me much information about my hypoglycemia so im guessing i need help with that. i also take a muscle relaxer for my right arm and wear a wrist splint. I get blood work often and i have a very low immune system due to all the steroids. I have been to the hospital a total of 4 times in the past 2 months for my asthma they give me prednisone and a breathing treatment and send me home sometimes they do a chest xray but my mom is concerned about the radiation so she asks them to hold off on the xrays. I have had muscle spasms in other areas on my body so i was tested for MS i got a spinal tap 2 MRI's(it showed i had demilinating something and white spot on my brain) EKG an EEG it was a three day test and a nerve test none of which showed any MS Im not sure what to do because i was just at the hospital this past saturday and i know my mom is so sick of going because she is strugling with a debt problem and i am making it worse by putting stress on her. we have great insurance MESSA Blue cross it covers everything ER visits are only $50 and perscriptions are only $5 . Please help i need some advice and almost every night im afraid when i go to sleep i wont wake up and i sometimes think it would be better if i didnt so please any advice would be great.

flat curve on glucose tolerance test? I have the same results on my GTT with low blood sugar/flat curve. My Dr is treating me with metformin. I am not overweight, no thyroid problems, good bloodwork otherise. I had have reactive hypoglycemia for years which the test showed (had similar test results for about 30 years). I cannot find literature to support this treatment. I am not seeking medical advise just looking to see if someone else has been prescribed this treatment. I cannot find clinical trials of this nature either. Any thoughts? My levels from the test were as follows: 74, 80 then 58. I felt pretty horrible. I have multiple family members with diabetes. Thanks for your reply.

why is my puppy's head wobbly? I have a 13 week old Yorkie/Bishon mix. We've only had him for two weeks. The first week, he seemed fine. The second week, he seemed more sleepy and showed slight signs of loss of balance. Two days ago, he began to shake uncontrollably and he had trouble standing on his hind legs. He appeared to be drunk when he walked. He's seen 3 vets. One said he had luxating patella in both hind legs. The other two thought he may have been injured or possibly be showing signs of cerebellar ataxia. A blood panel was done to rule out hypoglycemia and liver shunt. I have kept him quiet in his kennel for 24 hrs. and will continue to do so to see if he shows improvement. He is taking prevacox for pain. His shaking has diminished and he seems to have slightly more control of his hind legs, but his head continues to wobble. I am very worried about our new little puppy and feel unsure what steps to take next. Our breeder has a genetic warranty, but only if we return the puppy. If we return him, they will euthanize him. If we keep him, I suspect the diagnosis and treatment would be cost-prohibitive. How is this disease diagnosed? What are the costs involved and what kind of life would the dog have without treatment?

What can i do to save my Chihuahua? 2 months ago he survive the parvos virus, he is 6 months old now, recently he is been having some kind of tics(moves head from side to side, and leg up and down constantly for the last 4 days, he doesnt have any energy and can barely move, when he stands up, he falls cause of his balance and weakness. i took him to the vet, and they told me that he seems to have hypoglycemia, but to give him complete exam they're charging me 85 dollars, the last time i paid $700 for the parvos treatment, and i now they are going to charge me way more than $85 at the end, i dont have that much money right now, cause of financial problems, right now im giving him honey, and some ice cream that the vet told me, but it seems that its not working every day he keeps getting worse, if this keeps going im not gonna have any other option but to put him to sleep. Any information is appreciated, and excuse my bad grammar, not my native language

Question about metfomin? Biguanide, a type of oral antihyperglycemic agent, does not increase insulin secretion from the pancreas and thus does not cause hypoglycemia. Since it works by decreasing glucose production by the liver; it decrease intestinal absorption of glucose; and it improves insulin receptor sensitivity in the liver, skeletal muscles, and adipose tissues. Now biguanides, or specifically metformin, are a type of the most commonly used medication for type-2 diabetes, a couple of questions have triggered my attention. Knowing that overweight or obesity can lead to many serious complications if left untreated. Can an overweight or obese individual with no type-2 diabetes take this type of medication for the primarily purpose of weight or fat reduction (as many of the mechanism of action do contribute to weight loss)? Other than the adverse effect of the medication, what would to be down-side of doing so? Will non-alcoholic fatty liver disease be a potential complication of this treatment? Thanks for answering in advance.

A friend with Possible Diabetes...? I have a room-mate we're starting to suspect might either have Hypoglycemia or Type 2 Diabetes; she has all the symptoms and we're already scheduling an appointment at a free clinic and tracking her blood sugar. The first test before meal was 127, and 45 minutes after was almost 180. One distant relative in her family has a history of the disease, but throughout most of her childhood she was alternatively starved for days and fed large meals, sometimes going days without proper food. Now that she's out of that house and eating regularly, we've noticed lows; she has stupors, hunger, extreme thirst, fuzzy vision-- everything. We just want to know if the abuse she went through could have caused this. D: And what kind of treatment she'll need after seeing the doctor. Thanks in Advance!

I was reading info on a site about people with low blood sugar (Non-Diabetic ) but theres a part I don't get.. It says on the site " Blood sugar (glucose) comes mostly from simple and complex carbohydrates and proteins" And then a few lines down it says " The single most useful treatment regimen for hypoglycemias that follow meals is a diet high in protein and restricted in carbohydrates. Not all patients will be completely relieved on this regimen, but many will have improvement in their attacks" My question is if blood sugar (glucose) comes mostly from simple and complex carbohydrates and proteins then why would you want to restrict carbohydrates?

Medical Benefits of Ramadan ? Medical Benefits of Ramadan by Shahid Athar, M.D. Most Muslims do not fast because of medical benefits but because it has been ordained to them in the Quran. The medical benefits of fasting are as a result of fasting. Fasting in general has been used in medicine for medical reasons including weight management, for rest of the digestive tract and for lowering lipids. There are many adverse effects of total fasting as well as so-called crash diets. Islamic fasting is different from such diet plans because in Ramadan fasting, there is no malnutrition or inadequate calorie intake. The caloric intake of Muslims during Ramadan is at or slightly below the national requirement guidelines. In addition, the fasting in Ramadan is voluntarily taken and is not a prescribed imposition from the physician. Ramadan is a month of self-regulation and self-training, with the hope that this training will last beyond the end of Ramadan. If the lessons learned during Ramadan, whether in terms of dietary intake or righteousness, are carried on after Ramadan, it is beneficial for one's entire life. Moreover, the type of food taken during Ramadan does not have any selective criteria of crash diets such as those which are protein only or fruit only type diets. Everything that is permissible is taken in moderate quantities. The only difference between Ramadan and total fasting is the timing of the food; during Ramadan, we basically miss lunch and take an early breakfast and do not eat until dusk. Abstinence from water during this period is not bad at all and in fact, it causes concentration of all fluids within the body, producing slight dehydration. The body has its own water conservation mechanism; in fact, it has been shown that slight dehydration and water conservation, at least in plant life, improve their longevity. The physiological effect of fasting includes lower of blood sugar, lowering of cholesterol and lowering of the systolic blood pressure. In fact, Ramadan fasting would be an ideal recommendation for treatment of mild to moderate, stable, non-insulin diabetes, obesity and essential hypertension. In 1994 the first International Congress on "Health and Ramadan", held in Casablanca, entered 50 research papers from all over the world, from Muslim and non-Muslim researchers who have done extensive studies on the medical ethics of fasting. While improvement in many medical conditions was noted; however, in no way did fasting worsen any patients' health or baseline medical condition. On the other hand, patients who are suffering from severe diseases, whether diabetes or coronary artery disease, kidney stones, etc., are exempt from fasting and should not try to fast. There are psychological effects of fasting as well. There is a peace and tranquility for those who fast during the month of Ramadan. Personal hostility is at a minimum, and the crime rate decreases. Muslims take advice from the Prophet who said, "If one slanders you or aggresses against you, say I am fasting.'" This psychological improvement could be related to better stabilization of blood glucose during fasting as hypoglycemia after eating, aggravates behavior changes. There is a beneficial effect of extra prayer at night. This not only helps with better utilization of food but also helps in output. There are 10 extra calories output for each rikat of the prayer. Again, we do not do prayers for exercise, but a mild movement of the joints with extra calorie utilization is a better form of exercise. Similarly, recitation of the Quran not only produces a tranquility of heart and mind, but improves the memory. Therefore, I encourage my Muslim patients to fast in the month of Ramadan, but they must do it under medical supervision. Healthy adult Muslims should not fear becoming weak by fasting, but instead it should improve their health and stamina.