psa!! be careful when fasting!!

fleurafaun:

here are some of the symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). if you start experiencing three or more of these while fasting, you need to stay away from caffeine and eat something, or you may pass out or have a seizure. please stay safe and reblog to spread the word.

• fatigue
• shakiness, lightheadedness, dizziness
• visual disturbances such as blurry or spotty vision
• confusion or unresponsiveness
• pounding heart, racing pulse
• nausea
• sweating
• pale skin
• anxiety
• irritability
• tingling sensation around the mouth

here are some good choices of foods to eat if you get hypoglycemic. it’s best to eat something sugary to give a quick boost to your blood sugar levels.

• ½ cup any fruit
• 1 cup of almond, soy, or skim milk
• 4 or 5 saltine crackers
• 2 tablespoons of raisins
• 1 tbsp of honey (put this under your tongue so that it will be absorbed into your bloodstream quickly)