Hypoglycemia and bedtime snacks/eating Posted: 03-26-07 10:40am
i have a question about sugar and sleep. i
don't follow a hypoglycemic diet, but i do
try to eat a good breakfast, lunch, and
dinner. here's where the trouble begins.
every night, about 4 or 5 hours after i go
to sleep, i wake-up very, very hungry.
there are only a few things that i want
when i wake-up. something sweet and with
lots of carbs + a glass of milk, or a
large bowl of cereal. usually i will eat a
bowl of cereal (or two - i could eat the
whole box). sugared cereal is preferred,
but something like chex will work if i add
sugar. i will scarf down a bowl of cereal
like i haven't eaten in days. then i go
back to bed and sleep like a baby. and
when i awake - i feel like i've been hit
by an 18-wheeler. i feel groggy, like i
can't wake up, slow, tired, and anxious. i
still feel like i am half asleep. i deal
with anxiety and feelings of being
overwhelmed for the rest of the day. how
much could this be contributing to my
groggy feeling and feelings of anxiety and
overwhelmed. thanks!
According to the data you provided about
your weight, height, sex and age it seems
that you are overweight. The night sweet
meals can only contribute to obesity.
You'll need to provide data about blood
sugar levels to confirm the hypoglycemia
you’ve mentioned. An increased nighttime
appetite and a groggy feeling when waking
up can both be due to the
anxious-depressive disorder you mention as
a pre-existing condition.
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