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Summary for question concerning celiac, diabetes and hypoglycemia

My question concerned blood sugar drop symptoms but normal levels
on a Glucose Tolerance Test.
Thanks to the wonderful people who take the time to answer
questions, I received a variety of answers to this question – so much
so, that a summary will be quite complicated but I will try to keep it
short by not including some of the details that  were sent.

Many people related to this problem – some of them later were
diagnosed with hypoglycemia or diabetes and others never were.

Concerning the glucose tolerance test GTT the following advise was
given:
-many said it should be at least 5 or 6 hours long with blood glucose
levels taken at regular intervals during the test.
-another mentioned that you must eat a high carb diet for 3 days prior
to the test in order to obtain an accurate reading.
-one had problems with the glucose solution taken for the test and
determined that she was reacting to the artificial flavours.

Information on diabetes and hypoglycemia –

One stated that -diabetes is related to an imbalance of the pancreas
-hypoglycemia is related to an imbalance of the adrenals.

Sometimes hypoglycemia is called pre-diabetes. Need proteins, not
sugars
One called it the step before diabetes.

Hypoglycemia likely – this means that insulin goes too high after
sugar, then suddenly dips low.

Some mentioned a connection between Celiac and diabetes.  One
stated that celiac disease, diabetes and alcoholism are all on the
same gene strand.  Another that their blood sugar problems have
been much improved while on a GF diet.

Also some felt the connection between CD and Diabetes might be
because the CD leads to nutritional deficiencies.
Another felt that accidental gluten intake caused them blood sugar
level swings

Diagnosis

Several responded that they had the same symptoms but also normal
blood sugar levels in their Gluten tolerance tests. GTT

- it was suggested to get a Hb a1c test which is the most accurate for
diagnosis of diabetes.  It tests the blood glucose levels for the past 3
months.
- The reaction is perhaps an excessive insulin reaction to too many
carbs.
-some thought I likely have impaired glucose tolerance or reactive
hypoglycemia

- the GTT numbers themselves are not so important as is the sudden
drop in blood glucose levels


Remedies
-Dietary –several people suggested similar dietary measures:
 no sugar – especially in the mornings.  Protein and veggies are what
we need.
 regular meals – perhaps something every 2 hours.  More often, and
smaller meals.  Carry food with you when going out.
- no sugar,  less carbs and fewer fruits
- never cheat on this diet in the mornings or you will get a headache
 eat protein when having fruit
 eat low carb diet and monitor blood sugar at home

-It was suggested to eat only foods with a Glucose Index GI of less
than 55,with no more than 2 hours between food.  They successfully
use a glucose tablet with apple juice together with some protein ie
nuts for a blood sugar drop.

One suggested that Atkins diet helps to catch the problem before it
develops into full diabetes
Other advice
-see a good nutritionist
-ask also people at Delphiforums

-one suggested that if you have blood type O that corn can be a
problem.  This is from the book “Eat Right for  your Type” by Dr, Peter
D’Adano

other suggestions–
-conjugated linoleic acid CLA
-chromium – 1000 mcg/day for several weeks, then a reduced rate
-vanadium sulfate
-alpha lipioc acid

May be adrenal fatigue and for this you need an adrenal support
product such as
 Stress Eze –
 Adrenal health Support
 Adrenal gland extract (available over the counter) plus B vitamins,
magnesium, zinc and vit c
Book suggested – Adrenal Fatigue -21st century Stress Syndrome by
James Wilson

Another book “Dangerous Grains”  has information on reactive
hypoglycemia.


-Warrior diet suggested -  eat in a 4 hour window – usually fruit,
vegetables and 4 ounces of meat.
- rice and corn can cause a spike in insulin levels.  Always eat with
protein.

One responder had the same symptoms as I, but their GTT also
turned out normal.  They discovered that when they were using a
prescription topical steroid betamethosine clorinazole – an anti fungal,
that their blood sugar problems seemed to be connected.  There is no
explanation why this might have been and the connection seems odd,
but in their case, the two seemed to be related.

It is important to note here that this information comes mostly from
laymen and is not to be taken as medical advice – only what some
others who struggle with the problem have discovered for themselves.

* Please remember some posters may be WHEAT-FREE, but not GLUTEN-FREE *