Hello doctor, Blood sugar keeps dropping even though I eat small meals every couple of hours. I am not diabetic. My HbA1c is 5.7 mmol. I am 28 years and weigh 145 pounds. Why does it keep dropping? I know it is because when I eat I feel normal again. It only lasts for a couple of hours before I start feeling tired and lightheaded again. How can I stop this? I eat brown bread every day, plenty of protein. I have never checked my blood sugars when this happens because I am not diabetic.
Hello. Do you think you drink enough water? Dehydration can cause symptoms similar to a low blood glucose level. Please try to drink at least two liters of water a day, that is around eight glasses of water. Sometimes thirst can mimic hunger. So the next time you feel tired, try drinking plain water and see if that makes you feel better. If water is not helping you, it might be a good idea to use a glucometer to check your blood sugar level at home whenever you feel light-headed or tired. If the values are low, you can talk to your GP to get the necessary blood tests done.