Causes of low blood sugar after bariatric surgery?
By performing various types of bariatric surgery, many changes are made in your digestive system (with the release of new hormones in the patient's new digestive system, the control of insulin secretion and the resistance of cells to insulin will reach a stage where they can regulate blood sugar within the normal range do).

After the operation, the way the body digests food is also different. The reason for hypoglycemia or reactive low blood sugar can be the following:

 

-Consuming Alcohol 
-Not Having regular meals (when you skip meals, there is an imbalance in food intake and insulin production)
-Eating foods or drinks high in carbohydrates
-Dumping syndrome (when high-sugar foods are consumed and enter the small intestine too quickly. A large amount of insulin is released, which leads to a drop in blood sugar).
 

How to prevent low blood sugar after bariatric surgery:
After bariatric surgery or bariatric surgery, changing your lifestyle and diet will help you lose weight and maintain your health in the long term.

Dr. Yerani's team of bariatric surgery specialists includes a pre-operative follow-up team and a post-operative support team that can best guide you on how to handle specific cases of low blood sugar.

 

Below are some things that can prevent hypoglycemia after bariatric surgery and other related complications.

Follow the food plan.
Having a healthy eating plan after bariatric surgery and eating regular meals (every 2-3 hours) will help control blood sugar levels.

Limit caffeine and alcohol consumption.
Be very careful with alcohol consumption after bariatric surgery. Alcoholic drinks are usually high in sugar and can reduce the liver's ability to release glucose. This can lead to unpleasant changes in blood sugar levels.

 

Eat protein with every meal and snack,
Proteins and healthy fats should be a priority. Instead of sugar and refined carbohydrates, choose complex carbohydrates (such as whole grains and vegetables). Combining complex carbohydrates with a protein reduces glucose secretion.

Complex carbohydrates and proteins are low glycemic index foods. Foods with a low glycemic index help the gradual release of sugar in your body.