Reactive Hypoglycemia falls under the Diabetes & Blood Sugar category.

Reactive Hypoglycemia

Written by:

Fact-checked

by:

•Last Updated: March 11, 2024

Reactive hypoglycemia (RH) is a type of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) wherein a rapid drop in blood glucose occurs around 4 hours after a meal. Usually, RH is associated with an exaggerated insulin response to a meal, though the mechanism is still not fully understood.

:

:

Last Updated:March 11, 2024

Overview

What is reactive hypoglycemia?

What are the main signs and symptoms of reactive hypoglycemia?

How is reactive hypoglycemia diagnosed?

What are some of the main medical treatments for reactive hypoglycemia?

Have any supplements been studied for reactive hypoglycemia?

How could diet affect reactive hypoglycemia?

Are there any other treatments for reactive hypoglycemia?

What causes reactive hypoglycemia?

Frequently asked questions

Is reactive hypoglycemia associated with any other health conditions?

How does reactive hypoglycemia differ from other kinds hypoglycemia?

Update History

New page created
major

Research written by

Edited by

Reviewed by

References

Reactive Hypoglycemia: Symptoms, causes, treatments, and your questions answered.