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My sometimes blood glucose after 3hrs of food was coming low like 50 sometimes only so endocrinologist told me to check cortisol levels i test today it came 23.84 what should I do now it's high on lab report
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Your symptoms (glucose ~50 mg/dL after 2–3 hours of meals) are more suggestive of reactive (post-prandial) hypoglycemia, which is common in young individuals and is usually related to insulin response, not cortisol excess.
Focus on dietary correction:
• Small, frequent meals
• Avoid refined carbs/sugary foods
• Add protein + fiber with every meal
If episodes continue → consider mixed-meal test / insulin levels.
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A cortisol level of 23.84 is mildly high and can be due to stress, illness, or wrong timing of the test. One value alone does not confirm a disease.
Next Steps
Repeat cortisol test in the early morning (8 AM).
Do a late-night salivary cortisol or 24-hour urinary free cortisol if advised.
Follow up with your endocrinologist.
You can even consult me
Health Tips
Cortisol varies during the day.
Stress, poor sleep, infection, and anxiety can falsely raise it.
Do not panic or start treatment based on a single report.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few details consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl hydrate yourself. Pl distress. Pl do yoga,, pranayama, Pl consult.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
Diabetologist
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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