After heavy physical exertion I would get dizzy %26 feel like passing out. In fact I was out on my feet a couple of times. I went to the ER on 2 occasions %26 was told I was Hypoglycemia. I've swept this under the rug so I can stay in the army (been in 15yrs). I know it ain't smart. Just need advice I have to eat all the time after hard work..
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Sounds like something you need to discuss with your doctor
If possible, keep some hard candy in your pocket. This will give you a sugar boost and help until you can get some real food. Once you have access to real food cheese and orange juice are two good foods that will help raise your sugar and keep it elevated; whereas the candy will raise your sugar and then you'll "crash".
wouldn't that be a discriminatory act if they fired you because of a disability... i think the action they would take if they felt you weren't capable of performing your duties would be to modify your duties or place you in a different position that you'd be better able to handle with your condition
i have it too and i feel ur pain. i have passed out twice and i black out like every day. whenever u eat a carb pair it w/ a protien. eat like 6 small meals everyday instead of 3 big ones. i've passed out in school before too. not fun. you can google it too. hope it all goes well in the army!
You have to follow the diet very carefully. Six small meals a day and avoid processed sugars. Stay hydrated. You need to let them know about your condition it can be dangerous other wise. People do have changes in their health. Of course you might not be sent on TDYs as often as the next guy but if you are not alive you want do those things either.
pace your exercise. when you've pushed your body too hard, you know it-- so don't push it anymore. after heavy exercise, rest for a day, or at least try to lay down or relax when you can. They have glucose shots that you can take for treatment like diabetes. but i really don't know what to say about your army career and how the people there are going to repond to your illness. but it's not like they can kick you out of 15 years of service for a controllable cause. otherwise, it would be discrimination.
Eat more frequently - 5 to 6 small meals per day. Try to cut back on the carbs and eat more protein, fresh vegetables and fruits. Eat some animal (complete) protein with every meal/snack as protein is very good at controlling blood sugar levels.
I am hypoglycemic and it does not affect my life in any way. The military would not kick you out because of this. It is not considered a terrible disease. The best thing to eat in between meals is beef jerky, cheese, nuts etc.. Stay away from the candy if possible. It is actually the worst thing you can eat if you feel your sugar is low. And limit your consumption of sugar, white bread, pasta, and rice. Eat healthy proteins such as chicken, fish and pork. You can have unlimited vegetable but go easy on the potatoes. This should not rule your life . It is very easy to get a handle on.
Hypoglycemia is not a disease but a condition that results from a variety of causes so it is unlikely that you will be medically discharged from the service. The condition could be a symptom so it would be a good idea to speak with a medical doctor to rule out any thing.
You can treat a sudden (acute) episode of hypoglycemia by eating or drinking some form of sugar to return your blood sugar to a normal range. This treatment is usually all that is necessary for an isolated episode of hypoglycemia, such as from prolonged fasting or strenuous exercise without adequate food.
Hypoglycemia caused by a long-term (chronic) health condition requires treatment of the underlying condition.
First off, thank you for your service to our country. Man to man I will tell you that I think you should not keep this condition swept under the rug. You're an important part of our country and an issue such as this could jeopardize yourself, squad or unit as a whole. When I first volunteered for the USMC I disclosed that I was highly allergic to pollen, the Sargent told me that it would be his responsibility to slit my throat if I were to start coughing/sneezing uncontrollably and it was going to alert the enemy and put everyone at risk. I am happily a phone man now. Do the right thing, you owe it to your comrades. You don't want to be deployed in Iraq or Afghanistan and not be your best when your guys need you. If something awful occurred you would carry it to the grave. Being a soldier requires you do this.Godspeed
I have hypoglycemia too - that is where the blood sugar plummets, not goes up - it is actually more dangerous to have but cannot be controlled by anything other than eating - there are no drugs for this - I always glucose tabs on had for low blood sugar attacks - get some of them and keep them with you at ALL times - once you can get to food, eat good foods to bring you sugar level back in control and level out without plummeting fast again - a candy bar would help immediately but you will crash again - a snickers bar is also handy for the immediate moment you need the help
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