Anyone have gastric bypass reactive hypoglycemia?

Posted by bonjingle @bonjingle, Jun 17 2:11pm

I am interested in connecting to anyone who also suffers from this. How are you managing and what works. I have tried the following: acarbose, calcium channel blockers, Ozempic, jardiance and more, and of course diet modification. We are considering doing low dose glucagon to achieve better control.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Diabetes & Endocrine System Support Group.

Cheryl, Volunteer Mentor | @cehunt57 | Jun 18 12:04pm

@bonjingle welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I have never heard of this particular ailment but am interested in following this to see what responses you get. I am 50 plus years diabetic (Type 1, pancreas transplant, Type 2). I am very familiar with episodes of hypoglycemia and the inevitable rebound spike of hyperglycemia. This has mostly occurred in conjunction with using glucagon or another agent to treat hypoglycemia such as Baqsimi (a nasal spray product). The end result can be a miserable never ending roller coaster ride between low and high blood sugar. I think the perfect balance and dose can be a challenge. Could you post again to report on your progress with low dose glucagon?

bonjingle | @bonjingle | Jun 18 7:53pm

Sure, I can post again. This problem is very much like being a type 1 diabetic without the ability to control your insulin dose because it is intrinsic. Thanks for sharing