Why do I feel shaky 3 hours after eating?

You frequently feel out of energy or shaky after a meal. You think you might have low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia. However, when you or your healthcare provider checks your blood sugar, it’s in the healthy range. If this sounds familiar, you might have idiopathic postprandial syndrome (IPS).

Can not eating cause uncontrollable shaking?

A drop in your blood sugar levels can trigger a shivering response. This can happen if you haven’t eaten for a while. It can also happen if you have a condition that affects your body’s ability to regulate blood sugar, such as diabetes.

Why do I get shaky 4 hours after eating?

Reactive hypoglycemia (postprandial hypoglycemia) refers to low blood sugar that occurs after a meal — usually within four hours after eating. This is different from low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) that occurs while fasting.

How long do hypoglycemia symptoms last?

Hypoglycemia caused by sulfonylurea or long-acting insulin may take longer to resolve, but usually goes away in one to two days.

What should I eat when I feel shaky?

Eat or drink a quickly digested carbohydrate food, such as:

• ½ cup fruit juice.
• ½ cup of a regular soft drink (not a diet soda)
• 1 cup of milk.
• 5 or 6 hard candies.
• 4 or 5 saltine crackers.
• 2 tablespoons of raisins.
• 3 to 4 teaspoons of sugar or honey.
• 3 or 4 glucose tablets or a serving of glucose gel.

How long does it take to stop feeling shaky after eating?

Reactive hypoglycemia is a rare form of the condition, which doctors classify as nondiabetic hypoglycemia. It occurs when blood sugar levels are below 70 milligrams/deciliter. This often occurs approximately 2–4 hours after a meal. Symptoms subside quickly after eating or drinking carbohydrates.

How do I stop hunger shakes?

Whenever you feel the pang of hunger, drink a glass of water. To help make your shakes fill you up for longer, drink a glass of water after one of your shakes. Ideally, mineral water is healthiest, although filtered water is also useful. Exercise – As if you needed yet another benefit of exercise, now you have it.

What are side effects of not eating enough?

Signs and symptoms that a person may not be eating enough include:

• Fatigue. Share on Pinterest Undereating can lead to a person becoming fatigued.
• Getting ill more often.
• Hair loss.
• Reproductive difficulties.
• Constantly feeling cold.
• Impaired growth in young people.
• Skin problems.
• Depression.