Does low blood sugar lead to religious visions?
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Yes, it is possible to pass out from shock and have hallucinations.  Your friend could also be mentally ill.
136374
I would have to beg to differ.  I say yes, and this is my reasoning...As a child I grew up not knowing heaven and satan yet I was still plagued with bites, visions, and chills...Later as I got older I thought I was weird until I discovered something....You know when they say that when your tired you hallucinate....or when dying people are just seeing things....or when animals freak out for no reason,,, how about when you get chills but its the middle of the day and warm yet you feel somethings wrong....These are senses are body has...call them doors,  when your tired running two days no sleep its not that your halucinating you have actualy opened doors in the mind.  You know we only use ten percent..well some of the brain only reacts to sleep depervation. your body has very little energy.  And thats how you see and hear them, a full rested body feels a presence but dubs and blurs it out... when tired though you see and hear because the are on very little energy waves.  now hearing that you are probably wandering why they are here... some have stories to tell things that were not accomplished along the living.  others Are here from pain and anguish. they hurt.. and the last ones are traped to rome looking for a floater.  A body that is suseptable for usage.  Read up on outer body experiences.. there is a book about a women who had some crap go on.
902035
I've been researching, and writing on, Nutrition and Health for over 30 years. The combination of not eating - and alcohol will have seriously disturbed your blood sugar levels. You need to eat very small small amounts of foods that won't send your blood sugar soaring.  See on my web site:-  http://www.foodforthought.org.uk/hypoglycaemia.htm  - follow the links for more information.
687919
could be Hypoglycemia...I had that problem as a kid...I passed out a few times and as a result was tested for both diabetes and hypoglycemia...aka "low blood sugar". I have found that if I eat some candy, drink juice or eat/drink something with sugar in it, the dizziness goes away within minutes and I can go on with my life.
121658
Bible has a lot of citations about "possessions by demons", and epileptics. I read about the greek doctors in Jesus time, used "beladona", and opium to relieve it. and if you read the "Thousand and one nights", the Arab stories told by princess Scheherezade, that mental illness were quite common and the affected were arrested and locked as animals.
855077
Pain stimulates adrenaline, which results in blood sugar release from the liver.  If your friend is having a low blood sugar episode, she may be unconsciously biting her lips to raise her blood sugar.  I would bite my fingernails bloody (sometimes still do).\n\nCheck out www.hufa.org for basic info on low blood sugar.  Check out the symptoms link, and see if your friend has other symptoms of a chronic low blood sugar condition, too.
1049070
It sure does sound like some classic symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). But it could be something else too, see your doctor.\nEating more smaller meals throughout the day can help. I carry peanuts, peanut butter crackers, or a jar of peanut butter with me, as the protein binds better and longer than traditionally eating a piece of candy or drinking orange juice. \nI would however prefer you see your doctor and have the testing done as if you are, they can get you on the right track with diet and such. See your doctor.
624221
My mother is type 2--she did lose her sight for awhile and didn't know it was because of diabetes-she kept going to her eye doctor (who didn't' know she was a diabetic) and kept getting a different prescription for her glasses! When you are a diabetic, it can fluctuate your eye sight as your sugar is up-your eye sight is sensitive to your sugar levels. Both of my parents and grandparents are diabetics, my grandpa is type-1 he still can see! I think your eye sight will go depending on how you take care of yourself-Always make sure that your eye doctor knows that you are a diabetic. Keep taking care of your diabetes it is very serious if you do not take good care of your self!
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It is difficult to tell with out a proper sugar level test that is performed by a doctor.\n\nHere are some signs to look for:\nFeeling hot and perspiring even when it is cool and you do not have a fever.\nHeadaches that go away when you eat something\nShaking hands (like a light palsy)\nUnable to concentrate\n\nTry eating something with a small to moderate amount of sugar in it that is balanced with a high quantity of Protein.  This will usually balance your system and prevent yo-yo cures of Hypoglycemia.  If you take in only sugar, you will feel better for a short time and then usually relaspe very quickly.\n\nIf you have it, it is a great idea to cut out sodas.  After cutting out sodas from my diet, I became nearly attack free only having slight attacks maybe a couple of times a year.  I have since added sodas back into my diet, but on a very limited amount.\n\nThe symptoms you experience will be caused by too much insulin in your system and no sugar to process for energy.  The insulin can actually start attacking tissue in attempts to release energy so it is important that you get this under control if you are found to have it.
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Yes. \n1. Reduce sugar intake. Intake of sugar will cause an insulin reaction that will lower your blood sugar.  This will cause you to feel hungry and want to eat again. If you then choose a sugary or starchy food, you've started the cycle over again.\n\nTry eating vegetables, cheeses, meats and other low carb options.  When you want to snack, stay away from sugary items.  Stay away from Soft drinks! Stay away from sugar substitutes.  Sometimes your insulin system mistakes these for sugar.\n\n2.  Eat small frequent meals.  Eat about enough to curb your hunger for about 2-3 hours.  Then eat again when your hunger comes back.  You'll find that the total calories you consume will be much lower than if you ate a few big meals.  I reccomend 5-6 small meals per day.\n\n3.  Drink lots of water.  Sometimes your brain will confuse it's signals and you will find yourself eating when you are actually dehydrated.  64-96 ounces per day works great.  That's A LOT, but start small and work up to it.\n\nGood luck and God Bless!
401073
If you believe the bible:\nYes, people can be possessed by evil spirits.\nNo, possession by evil spirits and the major mental illnesses such as schizophrenia are not the same thing.\nI know Christians who dearly love the Lord and who have led many people to Christ who have been diagosed with schizophrenia but who cope very well as long as they take the appropriate medications. It is really no different than someone who has diabetes and who has to take insulin. Demons do not respond to medications. If someone is possessed then the demons must be exorcised. (Identified by someone who has the "gift of the discerning of spirits" and then exorcised by God given faith). It is not possible for a Christian (someone who is indwelt by the Holy Spirit) to be demon possessed. I believe demon possession is fairly rare.\nThe brain is a very complex organ and like any organ it can malfunction and become diseased in many ways. Christians often treated persons suffering from diseases such as epilepsy, schizophrenia, senility and others as if they were demon possessed. Unfortunately some still do. But now we have scientific understanding of what causes these afflictions and they can be medically treated.\nI hope this is helpful. There is plenty of information on the internet about the causes and treatment of schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. Peace
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YES YES YES!!!!\n\nhypoglycemia is more serious then just needing apiece of candy to get you 'up' again. It has for many years been diregarded as the cause of so many other issues including psychiatric and behavioral.\n\n\nEX: Years ago, people use to be committed to psychiatric hospitals because of their behaviors when the behaviors were directly related to Hypoglycemia.\n\nToo often Hypoglycemia is minimized and underplayed.\n\nIf you have insurance, go to an Endocrinologist. this is the only doctor who will be able to properly assess your glucose/hypoglycemia and also do a complete Endocrine workup which always a good idea to know how the thyroid functions, etc are playing into it as well.\n\ngood luck
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Some people do have a craving such as this with little effect. You must have several blood sugar levels done to rule out diabetes. Glucose tolerance test. \n\nIf you don't have this problem, then not a big deal. Unless there are an adverse effects on you in some way to your health. I hope you are getting the other nutrition as you should to balance some of this.
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I haven't but my best friend has. We used to work together at Planet Hollywood in Orlando and one day we were working side by side and she started to have a seizure. this was the first time it ever happened to her. Our boss called 911 and an ambulance showed up. They tested her blood sugar and found that it was down to 31. The doctor at the hospital said it happened because she hadn't eaten in a while. A few years later we were at college together and in the middle of our graphic design class she had a seizure again, I fed her a candy bar because it was all I had and she started to come around. Now we all just make sure she eats normally so that her blood sugar doesn't drop.
284760
Yes it can lead into diabetes if you are not careful, if your blood suger gets low use glucose tabs, peanut butter, eggs, or juice to level it out, but never sugary candy, watch your candy intake, I too have this problem
323061
I'm going with "D."  The repetition of "O The Blood of Jesus" sounds a lot like perseveration to me.\n\nEither that, or some sort of exorcism.  Have you been spitting up pea soup?  Unusual range of motion in the neck?  Might need looking into.\n\n:)
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The main short term danger of any type of diabetes is Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar.  A blood sugar level that gets too low can cause rapid breathing, pale/clammy skin, sweating, dizziness, headache, lower blood pressure, altered mental status, hunger, loss of consiousness, and if untreated beyond that it can cause death.  \nInitial signs of low blood sugar can present quickly when sugar levels drop, but recovery is rapid also with administration of glucose.  If there are any signs of low blood sugar, drink a glass of juice or regular soda, then eat a meal.  That should bring your blood sugar levels back to a manageable level.  If those steps do not help, seek medical care urgently.  \nThere are also dangers if your blood sugar gets and remains too high (Hyperglycemia). These effects take longer to appear but can be suggested by: warm, dry skin; intense thirst; vomiting is common;rapid, deep respirations; low blood pressure; rapid pulse; a feeling of restlesness merging into a comatose state if left untreated.  Hyperglycemia responds to treatment 6-12 hours after treatment begins.  \nYour OB will be able to advise you better on treatment options, and it is very important you follow his or her advise.  I hope I helped.  \nMy source is "Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured"  8th ed  \n\nJeffD902-  EMT-B