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From: [email protected] (Jim Zisfein) 
Subject: HYPOGLYCEMIA

>From: [email protected] (Anthony Anello)
>Can anyone tell me if a bloodcount of 40 when diagnosed as hypoglycemic is
>dangerous, i.e. indicates a possible pancreatic problem?  One Dr. says no, the
>other (not his specialty) says the first is negligent and that another blood

Blood glucose levels of 40 or so are common several hours after a
big meal.  This level will usually not cause symptoms.

>test should be done.  Also, what is a good diet (what has worked) for a hypo-
>glycemic?

If you mean "reactive" hypoglycemia, there are usually no symptoms,
hence there is no disease, hence the dietary recommendations are the
same as for anyone else.  If a patient complains of dizziness,
faintness, sweating, palpitations, etc. reliably several hours after
a big meal, the recommendations are obvious - eat smaller meals.
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