Flushing after eating

[Islandzen]

It took me awhile to actually get around to getting some glucose testing strips, and then I had to wait for this to happen again (doesn’t happen very often anymore). I’ve only had my testing kit with me once so far when the flushing has happened, so this may not be of much value, but I was “disappointed” to see my blood sugar was dead normal! I think it was something like 5.6 (100)?

[Alessio_M]

Hi Paige, thanks for sharing your experience, I am experiencing the same symptoms as you. Did you find a solution so far? I went through many medical checks but no solution/ clue so far. Thanks, Alessio

[Alessio_M]

Hi Crystal1, thank you very much for sharing your experience. Unfortunately I am having same symptoms as you, I went through many medical checks but no answer and no therapy. Did you solve your problem? Thank you in advance. Alessio

[anon38787346]

Does anyone have flushing and low blood sugar after eating?
I have been doing Keto for 12+ months and have put my type 2 diabetes into remission (hba1c, and fasting insulin now in non diabetic ranges). I have had issues with facial flushing for a while now and have had extensive tests for Cushing’s and hormones before starting Keto but I have started testing my blood sugar when I flush and I have noticed I have blood sugar in the late 4 mmols approx 30 mins after eating (possible reactive hypoglycemia). I see an endocrinologist and he does try his best and likes the results I have had with bloods and weightloss but he really doesn’t seem to understand what I am doing with Keto (20 total grams carbs) or IF. Does anyone else have this issue and how did you counter act the hyperinsulinemic spike? Do you do extended fasts? Carbs a little higher? I am kind of at a loss as it is a very uncomfortable flushed red, hot face, a temp spike and my extremities get super cold plus sometimes a sore stomach).

Sorry I don’t have this issue.
But unless you have a test measuring blood glucose and insulin (preferably the 3 hour test) I wouldn’t assume it is the insulin and hypoglycaemia causing your flushing hot face,

I have a dear friend who was taking her thyroid meds incorrectly for years and was always very red faced whilst and after eating… and her face was damp and sweaty, very unpleasant for her.

Now she’s taking her thyroid meds correctly, no facial flushing whatsoever,

I have severe hypoglycaemia and never have a flushed face during or after eating,
I have no thyroid issues…