Carbohydrate Blocker
Feb/080
Carbohydrate Blocker
Can you use acarbose or glucobay or precose for weight loss?
I know these are for glucose control, but surely you can use them for blocking carbs too?
Are there any other FDA approved carbohydrate blockers?
No, it could lead to hypoglycaemia which can be dangerous.
Acarbose does not cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). However, this effect can occur if do not consume enough calories from food or if you do unusually heavy exercise. Symptoms of low blood sugar include cold sweat, blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, shaking, fast heartbeat, headache, fainting, tingling of the hands/feet, and hunger. Do not use table sugar (also called cane sugar or sucrose) to relieve these symptoms because acarbose delays its breakdown. Carry glucose tablets or gel with you to treat low blood sugar. If you are in a situation where you don't have these reliable forms of glucose, eat some honey or drink a glass of orange juice (sources of another sugar, fructose) to quickly raise your blood sugar level. Tell your doctor about the reaction immediately. To help prevent low blood sugar, eat meals on a regular schedule, and do not skip meals. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to find out what you should do if you miss a meal.
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