Help with hypoglycemia?

mama_jenn

I was recently diagnosed with hypoglycemia, and I'm wondering if anyone has experience with this, and could maybe give me a few pointers on foods, recipes, supplements, etc?

nvmomketo

I had reactive hypoglycemia. My blood glucose would tend to rise and then fall quickly after a meal. It was true (life threatening) hypoglycemia though. It just felt really bad because of the fast fall (ex. from a 140 to a 70). I used to get the shakes, cold sweats, and be a bit fuzzy brained.

A year ago I switched to a LCHF diet so I am no longer reliant on glucose (carbs) for my fuel. As a result I no longer experience this everyday. Well, ever really. My blood glucose can go even lower (well below a 70) and I feel perfectly fine.

bakemma

I also have reactive hypoglycemia. And I have gotten SOOO much better about controlling it. I follow IF and don't eat food until after 12 which seems to help because anytime I eat breakfast I tend to get hypoglycemia no matter what it is. And I never eat a meal that is only carbs, especially just straight up sugar, because it makes it flair up. I try to eat a balanced diet with yummy carbs, fats, and protein at every meal. I love donuts and ice cream but the don't really love me.

pdxwine

I am also reactive. I stick to a fairly regular schedule with my meals and snacks. I need protein to stay even, so I carry unsalted almonds with me. Easy to carry anywhere.

Here is my typical day

9am breakfast
5.3 oz Greek yogurt

11am 8 almonds

Noon to 1pm lunch
1/2 tuna sandwich
Apple or banana
Mini chocolate bar

5pm snack
Hummus
Vegetables

8pm dinner

Chicken, fish, beef or pork (3oz)
Vegetable or 3oz potato
Salad with mixed vegetables and homemade Balsamic dressing
3 oz Greek yogurt

DeficitDuchess

I have Glycogen Storage Disease Type III, basically my body stores excess sugar but won't convert that storage, to energy. So I should limit my carbohydrate intake, to the minimum 130 grams daily. Even though glucose tablets're marketed for diabetics, when their sugar goes low; it's a safe alternative for hypoglycemics also & thus I use them myself.

MelaniaTrump

My diary is open to the public. Take a peek. I eat every 3 hours or so. See how I have it set up.

jamierose1111

I just found out I have reactive hypoglycemia. I was told by a dietician to eat protein with every meal and be sure to eat every 2-3 hours. My caloric intake has gone up because of this and I am worried about gaining weight. Any advice would be welcomed and appreciated. Feel free to peek at my diary and offer me suggestions. Thank you so much.

pdxwine

jamierose1111 wrote: »

I just found out I have reactive hypoglycemia. I was told by a dietician to eat protein with every meal and be sure to eat every 2-3 hours. My caloric intake has gone up because of this and I am worried about gaining weight. Any advice would be welcomed and appreciated. Feel free to peek at my diary and offer me suggestions. Thank you so much.

I see my comment, above. I must have protein, and have lost 98 pounds, so it can be done and is relatively easy. Just takes a reset on the routine.

lindor14

jamierose1111 wrote: »

I just found out I have reactive hypoglycemia. I was told by a dietician to eat protein with every meal and be sure to eat every 2-3 hours. My caloric intake has gone up because of this and I am worried about gaining weight. Any advice would be welcomed and appreciated. Feel free to peek at my diary and offer me suggestions. Thank you so much.

I found out that I also have reactive hypoglycemia about a year ago. I figured I would eat my same diet which wasn't too bad and would just snack a lot more. I've slowly gained 15 pounds over the last year and just this month decided to start dieting so I could lose the weight. This is when it all hit the fan.. I was eating super clean and cutting carbs and eating tons of protein but I still was hungry all the time, got light headed really easily, and couldn't focus at work.

So I got a consult from my doctor and she said you need make sure you have some complex carbs along with the protein. Its the only way your body can really absorb it. I started adding oatmeal into my breakfast routine of broccoli scrambled eggs and I feel so much better and have so much more energy. The other thing she said was that you can't really cut way back on calories to lose weight like everyone else. The best thing is to cut back a little, like maybe to 1700-1800 calories and then exercise to burn fat.

So balanced calories of proteins, carbs, veggies, and fruits, with solid snack between meals should help. I like homemade trail mix, hummus & veggies, a banana & peanut putter, or a yogurt with granola as my snacks. Good luck!!