Feeling ‘Hangry?’ – Hypoglycemia, Mental Health, and the Importance of Diet

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Phoebe, MD: Medicine + Poetry published my article on hypoglycemia and depression. Have you ever felt “hangry” (so suddenly hungry that you could push other diners away just to get to the head of the line at the buffet)? If so, you may have Hypoglycemia. Your blood sugar has spiked and dropped below normal levels. Here is my story.

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By Barbara Leonhard | Featured Contributor


Depression is a complex weave, and I have explored it in various articles on Phoebe, MD. The grief of watching my mom decline with Alzheimer’s and the grief of infertility. However, did you know that some symptoms of depression can also result from a diet high in sugar and simple carbohydrates, which in some people can lead to postprandial hypoglycemia (extremely low blood sugar after a meal)? This has been another life challenge for me.

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4 responses to “Feeling ‘Hangry?’ – Hypoglycemia, Mental Health, and the Importance of Diet”

  1. becomingandbeholding Avatar

    I love how you are sharing your very real health stories. There is not a lot of talk about hypoglycemia. This was helpful!

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    1. extraordinarysunshineweaver Avatar

      Thank you, Cynthia!! ♥️♥️♥️

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  2. rivrvlogr Avatar

    Thank you for the informative article.

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    1. extraordinarysunshineweaver Avatar

      Thanks, Ken!

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