Jules88

Yaay for advice..I'll try my best but remember everyone is different and unique--just like everyone else.Basically I have learned to manage hypoglycemia and I was diagnosed with it in 1998 when I was about 10 years old. At the time my primary doctor ordered a glucose tolerance test, failed that test quite nicely(blood glucose readings in the low 30's..). I was told to eat every 2-3 hours. Went to a few specialists more random tests and they ruled out possible causes of hypoglycemia. I still eat every few hours (granola bars). I don't follow an exact diet plan anymore, but I am aware of what I am eating and how my body may react to it. I try to eat some form of protein with every meal/snacks and end up eating many smaller meals a day. Be aware of what your eating is the best bet and think about how long that food item will last and when you will need to eat again. It is best to eat/drink something before you even get the symptoms of low blood sugar(easier said than done on some days though) Let others know you have hypoglycemic tendencies and make sure they know the symptoms of it so they can yell at you to eat. It does help and makes you feel less alone. De-stress!! writing in a journal, taking some time to color with crayons, just do something to help lower stress. Hope this helps a tiny bit at least, feel free to ask other random questions.

You're not the only nursing student with hypoglycemia if that makes you feel better. Remember stress does not mesh well with any type of blood sugar issues you may have. Since becoming a nurse can be moderately stressful it is extremely important to find ways to cope with stress. I agree with the previous two people who replied and that a second opinion would not hurt at all. This would also give you additional information. I found always keeping some kind of snack handy is a necessity. That is why I love scrubs they have nice pockets to store food in. It may help you to keep a daily food journal, document when and what you eat or drink and also when symptoms appeared. This helped me when I diagnosed to figure out what food items I can tolerate better and which ones I have more issues with. Oh and always eat breakfast....especially before clinical! :)

Well you're not alone. I am in MedSurg2 at the moment and failed my math/pharmacology test twice. I get one more chance on monday...and after that who knows. Don't you love basic math? Remember death by decimal point is bad... I wish you the best of luck on your math test retakes, and maybe we will both make through.

I hope feeling like quitting is normal. Remember you are not alone! Sadly I am in my first week of Med Surg2...and I am also contemplating quitting but just try to keep your chin up and remember why you wanted to be a nurse in the first place and try not burn your self out!! Good luck and may you have a better week!