Do I have blood sugar problems?

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Experiencing symptoms like sweating, shaking hands, irritability, and general discomfort after not eating for about 14 hours can raise concerns about blood sugar levels. However, these feelings are often a normal response to hunger rather than a definitive indication of a blood sugar problem. It is suggested to undergo a glucose test for a clearer understanding of one's blood sugar status. While fasting for 14 hours is considered long, some individuals can manage it without severe issues, though regular eating is recommended for overall well-being. Hydration is also crucial, as dehydration can exacerbate feelings of discomfort more than hunger. It's noted that a well-nourished person can survive significantly longer without food than without water, highlighting the importance of both nutrition and hydration.
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If I haven't eaten for a while (~14 hours) I start to feel hot and sweat, my hands shake a little bit, am more irritable, and generally feel bad. Do I have blood sugar problems? Is this normal?
 
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Go and get a glucose test done. Its the best way to find out.
 
Hunger can make you feel pretty lousy. It doesn't mean you have a blood sugar "problem."

- Warren
 
If you can go 14 hours without eating, and all that happens is that you feel kind of crummy, you're doing awfully well.

But you should eat more regularly.
 
14 hours is a long time?
 
Yes, that is a long time. How strict is your 14 hr. fast? Are you going without food only, or also without water? If I get dehydrated I feel pretty bad. Much worse than if I don't eat.
 
Its usually every few weeks, and not intended. If I go to bed early, wake up late, and don't get a chance to eat a breakfast.
 
I am pretty sure now that those bad effects were from lack of water for more than a day's time, not lack of food. One 30-hour fast had me feeling pretty bad, but after I found out it was 26-hours I wanted to see how long I could go. A well-nourished person can go 50 days without food, but only about 3 days without water.
 
3 minutes without air, 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food. A handy, if very rough mneumonic taught by a paramedic instructor.
 

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