hi there, I know I'm probably repeating a lot of what is frequently asked, but if anyone with some knowledge of this could give me insight, I would be very appreciative, and I've found the drs I've gone to rather dismissive.

I am 34 years old and have had symptoms of hypoglycemia since I was a child. I was tested several times as a child for type 2 diabetes but it always came back normal.

I am pregnant now and all the symptoms are much worse. During the first trimester I could not even function. I would have "spells" where my vision would darken, extreme weakness, dizziness, difficulty speaking or walking. I discovered by accident that if I ate or drank something with sugar in it (about 1-2 tbs of sugar per cup of tea, for instance), I'd feel much better again within 10-20 minutes. I took to sipping sugary tea throughout the first three months of pregnancy just to get by.

I spoke to my OB about this and she said, "a lot of pregnant women feel this way," but I feel this way (though not usually this severe) even when not pregnant.

I have an extremely healthy diet, and for about 1 1/2 years was off of refined sugar completely though I would eat a lot of fruit and drink fruit juice, and sometimes use limited honey or maple syrup. My food intake is about 90% vegan, very little refined flours or processed foods. I have always been thin or even a little underweight, even if I eat a lot.

What brought me to this forum was doing a search for a problem that has been plaguing me off and on for years-- difficulty taking a deep breath, or a "suffocated" feeling (the thread further down the page). I was evaluated for asthma and found to be perfectly normal in that regard. I was told it was probably anxiety-- which I accepted as the problem does come and go, and when it happens, it does cause me anxiety (but I don't think it's the other way around). Well I was just floored to find myself on a hypoglycemia forum for this problem, since I have long suspected I have it. I never imagined the 2 could be related.

My main question at this time is, should I try to be evaluated now for hypoglycemia, or should I wait until after I deliver the baby? And is it ok to continue to self-treat with the sugary tea for the time being? My diet is extremely healthy in every other regard.

I really appreciate any input, thanks in advance!