Hello, I'm 41 years old and exercise 4-5 times a week. I weigh 165 lbs, and realize I'm about 20 lbs over what I should be (i'm 5ft 6.5 inchs tall). I have been feeling horrible off/on for about a year, but it seems to be getting worse. I start to feel sick to my stomach, shaky, confused, and cold/sweaty usually in the morning. In the past, after eating I felt better. However, I have been feeling this way after eating, and it's happening more frequently. I get really tired after it happens and have to take a nap. Now, naps aren't even helping. I went to the doctor and had a glucose test. I fasted before I went and when I got home (2.5 hrs after drinking the sugar drink) my monitor showed my level at 122mg/dl. However, after eating and lying down for 1.5 hrs b/c I felt so badly my level was 53 mg/dl. I've been checking regulary and my numbers seem to stay around 69-75 about 30 minutes after eating. I feel like I'm going to pass out, but the doctor says I'm fine. Any suggestions as to what I can do to stop this? I'm afraid to drive my kids around b/c I feel like I'm going to faint/be sick.
Thanks, Katie