{"id":36098,"date":"2025-08-01T15:24:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T19:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=36098"},"modified":"2025-08-01T15:24:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T19:24:05","slug":"hypoglycemia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/hypoglycemia\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Your Hanger Symptoms Actually Hypoglycemia?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve all had those moments of feeling lightheaded, shaky, irritable\u2014and on a desperate hunt for a snack. You probably laughed it off as a nasty bout of \u201changer,\u201d but what you experienced might actually have been something deeper: a dip in blood sugar known as hypoglycemia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The term &#8220;hangry&#8221; might have a funny ring to it, but if you&#8217;ve ever felt that need-food-RIGHT-NOW sensation, you know it&#8217;s anything but a joke. (Certainly, the coworker you snapped at would agree.) The phenomenon really comes down to hypoglycemia, when blood sugar drops to abnormally low levels (<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">typically below 70 mg\/dL), according to naturopathic doctor <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rachel Corradetti-Sargeant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, N.D. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>And while hypoglycemia is typically associated <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with people who have <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diabetes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u201creactive hypoglycemia\u201d can affect people without diabetes, too. \u201cThis version usually strikes a few hours after eating, especially if that meal was high in refined carbohydrates or sugar,\u201d says Corradetti-Sargeant. Cue the post-lunch slump.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Ahead, more on why hypoglycemia happens and how to stabilize the symptoms.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>ABOUT OUR EXPERTS<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rachelcorradetti.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rachel Corradetti-Sargeant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, N.D., is a naturopathic doctor. John-Paul Andersen, Ph.D., is a Doctor of Physiology and Pharmacology, and the Chief Science Officer at Phi Health. Sunjya Schweig, M.D., is the founder of the California Center for Functional Medicine. Dana Cohen, M.D., is an integrative medical doctor based in Manhattan.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Your Body On Low Blood Sugar<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your blood sugar drops below normal, your brain doesn&#8217;t get the glucose it needs to function optimally. This is the state known as hypoglycemia. \u201cIn response, your body releases stress hormones like adrenaline to bring levels back up, triggering symptoms like shakiness, a racing heart, irritability, or a sudden crash in energy,\u201d explains John-Paul Andersen, Ph.D., Doctor of Physiology and Pharmacology, and the Chief Science Officer at Phi Health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/who-should-track-blood-sugar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">If You&#8217;re One Of These People, You Should Track Your Blood Sugar<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While that adrenaline <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/signs-of-low-blood-sugar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">signals your liver to churn out some glucose<\/a> and stabilize your blood sugar levels, it also basically tells you&#8217;re body that you&#8217;re in some sort of fight-or-flight situation. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the fun symptoms above, you may also experience anxiety, dizziness, trouble concentrating, and a monstrous desire to eat everything in sight. Inconvenient as it may seem, this response is your body\u2019s built-in safety net, an attempt to restore balance and get the energy you need, stat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why Hypoglycemia Happens<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Particularly in people\u00a0<em>without\u00a0<\/em>diabetes, sharp drops in blood sugar are caused by lifestyle factors\u2014and usually a combination of a few, the experts say.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As it turns out, there\u2019s no single cause behind a blood sugar crash. In fact, experts explain that it\u2019s often the result of multiple factors working together. Here are some of the most common culprits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Skipping meals or irregular eating<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your body relies on a steady supply of glucose to function, and when you don\u2019t eat regularly, blood sugar can drop too low, warns Corradetti-Sargeant. This is especially common if you skip breakfast, fast, or otherwise go more than four to five hours between meals without a snack.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Eating All The carbs But None Of The Fiber<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refined carbs\u2014like white bread, pastries, and sugary cereals\u2014are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diabetes.org\/food-nutrition\/understanding-carbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">known<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to cause a quick spike in blood sugar, followed by a sharp insulin response and subsequent blood sugar crash, explains Sunjya Schweig, M.D., founder of the California Center for Functional Medicine. Of course, the same goes for straight-up sugary foods, like candy and sweetened beverages. This effect can be particularly intense if you nosh on refined carbs and sugar on an empty stomach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/make-carbs-blood-sugar-friendly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7 Ways To Make Your Carb Consumption More Blood Sugar Friendly<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Without <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/protein-fitness\/protein-powders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">protein<\/a>, fiber, and healthy fats to slow <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the absorption of glucose and keep levels steadier, these foods make for a blood sugar rollercoaster, says Andersen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Drinking caffeine or alcohol on an empty stomach<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both caffeine and alcohol can mess with blood sugar\u2014especially if you haven\u2019t eaten, according to Dana Cohen, M.D., an integrative medical doctor based in Manhattan. \u201cCaffeine may temporarily raise blood sugar and then cause a crash, while alcohol can blunt your liver\u2019s ability to release stored glucose, leading to a drop,\u201d Andersen adds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Doing Vigorous workouts without proper fuel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you work out intensely without eating enough either before or after, you can burn through your glucose reserves, which can leave you feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or shaky, according to Andersen. Essentially, in its attempts to keep up with the energy demands of your workout, your body careens into fight-or-flight mode, he says.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Chronic stress coupled with poor sleep<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re one of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/news\/press\/releases\/stress\/2023\/collective-trauma-recovery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">millions of Americans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dealing with chronic stress, your sleep is probably being impacted. One of the many downstream effects of this frustrating one-two punch: increased levels of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/cortisol-balance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stress hormone cortisol<\/a>, which can impair insulin sensitivity and make blood sugar regulation harder, according to Cohen. Over time, this can lead to more dramatic dips and spikes, she warns. So, while too much stress coupled with too little sleep doesn&#8217;t <em>directly<\/em> send your blood sugar plummeting, it certainly messes with the hormones involved in blood sugar regulation, Schweig agrees.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Keep Your Blood Sugar Stable<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to hypoglycemia, the best defense is a good offense\u2014and healthy, stable blood sugar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> starts with your everyday choices. The following practices can help keep things balanced all day long.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>(Quick side note here: Be mindful that <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">frequent dips may signal a larger issue with blood sugar regulation, so if you experience hypoglycemia more often than once in a blue moon, it&#8217;s worth investigating. C<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ertain medications and underlying conditions, like adrenal insufficiency or insulin-secreting tumors, can also lead to recurring or severe hypoglycemia, so check in with your healthcare provider if you have any concerns there, says Andersen.)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Eat regular meals every 3 to 4 hours<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cohen recommends <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pacing your meals evenly throughout the day to give your body a steady source of fuel. This can help prevent crashes sometimes caused by long periods without food.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Pair carbs with protein, fiber, and healthy fats<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pairing carbohydrates with protein, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/digestion-gut-health\/fiber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fiber<\/a>, and healthy fats slows the absorption of glucose into the bloodstream, Andersen says. This helps you feel more balanced and avoid the blood sugar rollercoaster high-carb foods can trigger. Pairings Corradetti-Sargeant loves: apple slices with almond butter, Greek yogurt with berries, and hummus with veggies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Limit ultra-processed or sugary foods<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highly processed snacks (think packaged pastries, granola bars, chips, cereals) can spike blood sugar, leading to a quick crash later, warns Corradetti-Sargeant. Sticking to whole foods as much as possible is a simple and powerful way to support healthier blood sugar and feel more even-keeled.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Prioritize sleep and keep stress at bay<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve probably heard this tip countless times before\u2014and that&#8217;s because its importance cannot be overstated. Getting enough sleep and reducing stress can seriously affect how well your body handles blood sugar and keeps your hormones in check, according to Cohen. Incorporating tools like meditation, deep breathing, or daily walks can help your body handle stress without having to resort to blood sugar swings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Consider supplements for added support<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While your lifestyle habits lay the foundation when it comes to blood sugar balance, certain nutrients can certainly help regulate levels throughout the day. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/digestion-gut-health\/fiber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Soluble fiber<\/a> is one of the most effective tools we have,\u201d says Schweig. Found in oats, lentils, flaxseed, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/digestion-gut-health\/fiber\/psyllium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">psyllium husk<\/a>, it slows down carbohydrate absorption and helps prevent post-meal glucose spikes. He recommends supplementing with five to 10 grams of soluble fiber daily to help blunt surges and reduce the risk of reactive hypoglycemia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/minerals\/magnesium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Magnesium<\/a>, meanwhile, plays a big role in insulin sensitivity\u2014but many people don\u2019t get enough through diet alone. For this reason, Schweig recommends supplementing with 300 to 500 milligrams daily to help support more stable glucose levels, especially if you\u2019re already on the low side. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/herbs-natural-remedies\/popular-herbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">adaptogens<\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/herbs-natural-remedies\/popular-herbs\/ashwagandha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ashwagandha<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/american-ginseng-60-capsules\/vs-7252\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American ginseng<\/a> may help indirectly by supporting a healthier stress response, which can lead to fewer cortisol-driven blood sugar swings,\u201d Schweig says. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/best-time-to-take-adaptogens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This guide<\/a> can help you identify which adaptogen ally might be best for your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood sugar dips might feel frustrating at the moment, but they&#8217;re a helpful signal from your body that it needs some support. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a few of these expert-approved changes, you can keep your energy more stable and avoid sudden crashes. If you continue to experience blood sugar bottom-outs, it\u2019s worth checking in with a healthcare provider to rule out any underlying concerns\u2014and to make a plan that works for your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>This article was reviewed by Brian Tanzer, nutritionist and Director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs at The Vitamin Shoppe.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve all had those moments of feeling lightheaded, shaky, irritable\u2014and on a desperate hunt for a snack. You probably laughed it off as a nasty bout of \u201changer,\u201d but what you experienced might actually have been something deeper: a dip in blood sugar known as hypoglycemia. 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