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Anxiety - low blood sugar?

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i had covid back in july, it was pretty bad (not bad enough to be in hospital but i was bed bound struggled to eat etc.) i had a couple of panic attacks and have suffered with anxiety ever since. The thing is, its always at its worst if i havent eaten for a while and i need to eat, i usually feel somewhat better once ive eaten. im now wondering if i have a low blood sugar problem, when ive looked low blood sugar has lots of the same symptoms! has anyone experienced this?

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  • jan34534
    jan34534 3695

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    you can always get a blood sugar test at your doctors.your body is most likely still recovering and it’s natural to not have a great appetite yet. That doesn’t mean that you have low blood sugar problem. just try to eat at least a little bit at every meal. You can even have a healthy shake filled with nutrients and still taste good!or a fruit smoothie. it may be a good way to start out. Anyway make sure you are staying hydrated take care

  • barbara66703
    barbara66703 3695

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    yes low blood sugar can cause what you describe, and in my case its low blood sugar. To check drink a small glass of juice and generally you will feel a lot better. Also purchase a glucose tester as low as $15.00 at local drug store to be sure .

  • Elmtree57
    Elmtree57 3695

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    Hi! YES! I feel the same but I have checked my blood sugar (my husband is diabetic so I used his meter) and it's higher than it should be. My doc says I am pre-diabetic. I had a blood test done last week but haven't heard anything. But, yes, I feel the same way that I must eat something to feel a bit better. Have no idea what that is. I have also lost 27 lbs over the summer as my appetite around June/July was not good. I eat but haven't gained any weight. It's a mystery to me.

  • Sofi4563
    Sofi4563 3695

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    I was worried I mayhave diabetes or very low blood sugar. Doctor did some blood tests, although my blo sugar is lower than average, it was still normal . My vitamin dD levels however, where crazy low. And that can cause the weird anxiety like symptoms iI was experiencing

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