Just wondering if I'm alone in this--I mentioned it at work the other day and got strange looks. If I'm super hungry, and snarf something like cookies or donuts or even (like today) a frosted granola bar, about 1/2 hour after I feel absolutely awful! Kinda sick and just gross-feeling. I usually can't handle sweet things in the morning, and only eat them if I'm not really hungry. Anyone else like this, or am I a museum piece? LOL

By Rayanne on Tuesday, June 29, 2004 - 04:21 pm:

I feel like this too. I get nautiuos and get a bad headache. You are not alone.

By Texannie on Tuesday, June 29, 2004 - 04:24 pm:

The sugar causes your blood sugar levels to go up quickly and that can cause the sick feeling.
Try nuts or a peanut butter

By John on Tuesday, June 29, 2004 - 09:43 pm:

Sugar first causes your blood sugar to go up (often making someone sleepy). A short time later, lots of insulin is pumped into your bloodstream causing your blood sugar to drop.

If your system over compensates (like me) many people then get hypoglycemic(low blood sugar) sympthoms like dizzyness, quesy stomach, etc.

If you can afford it, you may want to ask your doctor to test your fasting blood sugar and possibly give you a "blood glucose tolerance test".

It can help detect signs of diabetes before it gets serious.

By Feona on Wednesday, June 30, 2004 - 06:57 am:

I can't eat sweets in the morning unless I want to be tired and sick all day. I can eat sweets after I eat a meal.

By Karen~moderator on Wednesday, June 30, 2004 - 07:35 am:

I have found, through trial and error, that the less sugar I consume - period - the better I feel.

Particularly interesting too, for anyone with arthritis, fibromyalgia or inflammatory disease processes - since yeast thrives on sugar and it is possible to have systemic yeast, the less sugar you consume, the less pain you have. It's a fact, and I know first hand, it's true.

I also discovered I had less sinus problems when I cut way back on sugar.

By Janet on Wednesday, June 30, 2004 - 11:37 am:

Wow! Thanks for the info... good to know I'm "normal" (after a fashion, LOL)