Chihuahuas are one of the most popular toy dog breeds in the world. These tiny dogs are energetic and loving companions who tend to be a long-lived and healthy. The Chihuahua breed does suffer from a few breed-specific problems, however. Patellar Luxation Patellar luxation, or kneecap dislocation, is a common congenital health problem in the […]
Tag Archives: Hypoglycemia
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Jul
Jul
I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia (or low blood sugar) several years ago, so I had to drastically change my eating habits. As a typical college student, my diet consisted of ramen noodles, pancake batter, Chinese takeout, and canned tuna. After seeing several specialists, from pharmacists to certified dietitians, and listening to my body, I developed […]
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May
May
Most people know about diabetes, but not so many people know about low blood sugar or hypoglycemia. In its most severe form, hypoglycemia can cause seizures and unconsciousness. Research also associates hypoglycemia with weight gain and some significant pain. Hypoglycemia is more commonly seen as a side effect of diabetes. It happens when the treatment […]
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Mar
Mar
Hypoglycemia is the result of low blood sugar and can affect our dogs. I can tell you firsthand that although older and larger dogs rarely get hypoglycemia, small dogs are more susceptible. I have a small Chihuahua who was affected with low blood sugar as a puppy. Some dogs can also get the condition due […]
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Dec
Dec
Weight loss programs have two main aspects which are exercise and diet. I’ve been in different weight loss programs for a couple of years now and I also made mistakes along the way especially when it comes to dieting. Recently, I made one mistake that I really won’t forget. In my effort to try and […]
Glucose is the body’s fuel. Our brains require it to function properly and our muscles require it to move. It is the food for all of our cells. Therefore, it is important to maintain normal blood glucose levels for our bodies to function properly. A normal blood sugar level is between 60-100 mg/dl. Your level […]
Hypoglycemia is the state of low blood sugar that can occur in diabetics or non-diabetics whenever the blood glucose levels dip too low, lower than normal. Normal blood sugar ranges in diabetics, according to the American Diabetes Association, are 70-130 mg/dl before a meal and anything below 180 mg/dl two hours after a meal. For […]
Hypoglycemia is the medical term for low blood sugar and is generally only a worry for insulin-dependent diabetics. Knowing how to identify and treat the symptoms of hypoglycemia will allow you to seek treatment when necessary and to see a doctor for further information. If you aren’t aware of the symptoms and you allow hypoglycemia […]
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Feb
Feb
You don’t have to suffer frustration at the local fast food joint if you have hypoglycemia or suffer from other blood sugar disorders. If you have been diagnosed with hypoglycemia, looking at the numerous value menu choices can leave you feeling hungry and frustrated, or maybe discourage you to each just whatever you want from […]
Hypoglycemia Prevention Preventing hypoglycemia with dietary change is fairly simple. 1. Eat smaller meals, but eat more often. Try for 3 meals and 2 snacks, or 5 small meals every 3-4 hours. If you experience hypoglycemia in the morning, try having a small high-protein, low-carbohydrate, low-sugar snack just before bed. Nuts are good, and if […]
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