Hypoglycemia

MD Cause: This is not a stand-alone disease. It is always related to some other underlying condition. According to Wikipedia, the leading causes of this are: Drug reactions (especially insulin), kidney failure, liver disease, hypothyroidism, infections, and alcohol.

MD Rx: Giving carbohydrates (including straight sugar) to immediately raise the sugar levels in the blood.

ND Cause: Multiple nutrient deficiencies, consistent consumption of foods that are inappropriate for the human body.

Discussion: The illness at the root of this problem must be determined. You need to find a licensed naturopathic doctor or some wholistically oriented MD to help you diagnose the underlying cause. Failing that, you can get a sense of whether your Liver, Kidney, or Blood-Sugar needs assistance with these 2 tests that you can order yourself from www.Directlabs.com:

·     Kidney Profile (extended)

·     Hemoglobin A-1C with eAG

Pay attention to these results:

·     BUN: Another by-product of protein metabolism. It is eliminated through the kidneys. BUN is an indicator of Kidney function.

·     Creatinine: An indicator of Kidney function.

·     eGFR: Every day, healthy Kidneys filter about 200 quarts of blood and produce about 2 quarts of urine. The glomerular filtration rate refers to the amount of blood that is filtered by the Kidneys per minute. When Kidney function declines due to damage or disease, the filtration rate decreases, and waste products begin to accumulate in the blood.

·     Bilirubin: A chemical involved with Liver functions. High concentrations may result in jaundice.

·     Alkaline phosphatase: A body protein important in diagnosing proper bone and Liver functions.

·     AST: An enzyme found in skeletal and heart muscle, Liver and other organs. Abnormalities may represent liver disease. 

·     ALT: An enzyme found primarily in the Liver. Abnormalities may represent liver disease. 

·     Hemoglobin A-1c: Levels at high end of normal or above the normal range are indicative of Blood-Sugar metabolism problems.

My Rx: In addition to the 90 EN:

·     Plant Derived Minerals, or Cheri-Mins, or Strawberry Kiwi Mins, or Ultimate Mineral Caps:[1]1 bottle per 100 pounds per month.

·     Sweet-Eze: 1 bottle per 100 pounds per month. Take in divided doses at the SAME TIMES each day.

·     Give anything else which is specific for the illness which was related to the cause of the problem.