Hello, new here with hypoglycemia!

timetogetmuscle
timetogetmuscle Posts: 2 Member
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Hello,

A couple days ago I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia and I am having a lot of trouble controlling and understanding what I can actually eat and what I cannot eat. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this and if they had any tips on any meals or certain foods that are very good for it.

I have been told to avoid sugars, white flour, bread and rice, all junk foods and really anything that could have any trace of sugars.

I hope to hear from someone experiencing this to!

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  • ajvilla629
    ajvilla629 Posts: 13 Member
    Not Hypo, but Diabetic. It is under control, but i still have to watch my carb intake. luckily for me, i love meat! lol

    add me if you like.
  • jaimie120
    jaimie120 Posts: 39 Member
    Yup, non diabetic Hypo here! I try to stay away from white processed products. Best advice I can give, don't get hungry! I am sure you already know the effects of that, light headed, loss of concentration, shakes, grumpy, dizzy, tired and the list goes on. I do eat a lot of proteins (eggs, chicken, yogurt), you will find your balance.
  • independant2406
    independant2406 Posts: 447 Member
    Hey! I was diagnosed with Hypoglycemia about 5 years... and I've been around and around different diets trying to find one that works for me.

    Here's what I've found helps the most for me:

    Avoiding processed foods including pastas, canned food,dairy frozen meals, anything that comes in a box or pre-packaged. I also stopped eating out.

    These changes were really really hard. I've had to start learning to cook meals ahead and at home, and eat small meals frequently (which seems backwards if you're like me and trying to lose weight). I eat mostly chicken, fish, steak and lots of steamed green veggies.I'm slowly growing an arsenal of healthy and quick meals that break up the monotony.

    I found a family doctor who has been very helpful and supportive. That makes a big difference. He suggested protien shakes and bars from a specific company. These are a great filler when I need something fast and don't want to cook. They're still processed food but the brand he suggested has an excellent balance of protein/carbs and low calorie so it makes a difference and I don't feel gross later like I do with other foods. If you want recommendations on which ones are good let me know and I can share. :)

    Start with a super simple plan of meat, eggs and veggies and start adding foods back in one at a time. Track everything you eat and note the things that make you feel icky later and eliminate them. For me I found out right away Oatmeal made me feel like total poo about an hour after I ate it (I turned into a complete zombie and couldn't think clearly) and dairy products gave me acne and made me crave sweet things. I was surprised and happy to find that breads and certain meals out (in very small amounts) don't bother my blood sugar so I can have them once in a while (hooray!).

    For me it was about keeping away from the foods that caused blood sugar swings about 85-90% of the time and then allowing small cheat meals or snacks 1-2 times a week.

    Also, its worth noting, when my blood sugar is most under control I do feel perhaps more low energy overall than before. (Vitamin B12 has been helpful for an energy boost and also getting away from my desk for a brisk walk with my dogs several times a day helps too). I think before I started watching what I was eating I was super energized from all the "highs" from the sugary foods that caused the blood sugar swings.. but in the end its soo nice to feel in control (even its at a slower pace of life than I'd normally want). Its wonderful to find a balance and not have the terrible consequences of the blood sugar lows that follow immediately after eating the wrong foods!

    I wish wish WISH someone in the medical industry would take hypoglycemia seriously and start looking for medications or treatment that can help, but for now we just have to push through it and do the best we can diet wise.

    Anyway hope some of this is helpful. Add me as a friend if you'd like.

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