Morning low blood sugar

(Melinda Barker) #1

I’m new to Keto. Only two weeks in but the last two mornings I’ve woken up with low blood sugar. Can anyone tell me why and how do I prevent this from happening?

#2

Are you diabetic? How low is low? What was your blood sugar before keto? And are you symptomatic at all?

(Melinda Barker) #3

Not diabetic at all. Athletic with great muscle tone. I haven’t done any testing except to see if I’m in Ketosis.

#4

Also curious what “low” means and if it’s a problem in some way.

#5

How do you know you have low blood sugar if you’re not testing? Are you feeling hypoglycemic-- hungry, shaky, sweaty, tremoring?

(Melinda Barker) #6

Yes, fast heartbeat, sweating, dizzy, shaking.

(Kerin ) #7

How are you getting your electrolytes? Have you seen the recipe for ketorade? I hope this helps.

(Melinda Barker) #8

No but I’ll look it up!! Thank you.

(LeeAnn Brooks) #9

That may be low blood pressure, not necessarily low blood sugar. And most definately symptoms of electrolyte depletion.

#10

That sounds like keto flu. Increase your sodium, potassium and magnesium.

(Melinda Barker) #11

Thank you !