doc just told me I was hypoglycemic. Said just to watch my diet--anything else i should be doing?

Question

Should I keep track of my blood sugar? I tried the diet and its getting worse not better.

Answer 1

Hi my husband is insulin dependant but has a cousin and Auntie with hypoglycemia. Both would faint and get the shakes, and suffer from nausea if their sugar levels dropped to low.

Hubby told them they should eat small meals often, and if sugar levels were low, to have some thing like a sweet drink, followed by a sandwich.


Apart from having regular small meals, and keeping some sort of snack with you at all times, I also suggest you see a dietitian to ensure your getting the proper nutrients, and a diabetes councillor so you get the correct information about hypoglycemia.

The link below has a fairly good information and a basic menu to get you started, and a table of foods to avoid.

Good luck and take care

Answer 2

Yes,also walk a lot or some other form of exercise that helps burn the sugar and calories. A light snack before going to bed.
Nothing heavy late at night. You can't burn calories very well when sleeping. Eat proper meals at proper times and be careful eating in between. Don't skip meals or go long periods without
eating. You only defeat your purpose. Not good for your condition.
Monitor your sugar with the diet exercise combiation. Nothing strenuous just consistant. Don't worry you have the control and always listen to your doctor. All the best.

Answer 3

Yes, figure out how often you need to eat. Hypoglysemics typically need to eat more often than people who are not. For example 6 small meals a day instead of 3. You can figure this out by watching yourself, particularly how log it takes after eating a meal for you to get irritated or feel very tired or out of it, especially when your memory gets less sharp. Your blood sugar has dropped, and you should have eaten, say, a half hour before this to prevent the drop.
Most hypoglysemics I've know, including me, don't track blood sugar, other than by symptoms.
Try eating more protein, more frequently, and see if that helps.

And, avoid sugar, coffee (caffeine), too many refined carbohydrates (prefer whole wheat over bleached breads), and so on.

Answer 4

Hypoglyclemia means your blood sugar is excessively LOW -- it is the opposite of diabetes. If your doctor is not concerned that this has an organic origin (i.e, that it is a functional condition -- one caused by behavior), then it may mean

(1) You're simply not eating often enough.

(2) That you're eating too many carbohydrates without balancing protein and fat. Excessive carbohydrate intake over an extended period (months) can hypersensitize the pancreas, resulting in overproduction of insulin whenever carbohydrates (especially refined carbs, like simple sugars) are ingested. Too much insulin will drive your blood sugar below normal levels and cause fatigue, and "the shakes." If this sounds like you, try reducing your refined carbohydrate intake and eating more protein -- and yes, more fat as well. Fat buffers (i.e, slows down) carbohydrate metabolism.

Answer 5

not sure what diet you are trying, but this is my advice for you. Stay away from refined sugars, you can eat natural sugars if you feel like it such as fruits/dried fruits, honey etc. Your body needs these natural sugars. However I would minimise or even stay away completely from fruit juices. Whole fruit is by far the best. Also don't overdo it on the concentrated sweeteners such as honey, dried fruits etc.

generally eat wholesome foods(fruits/salads/veg/nuts/seeds/grains/lean meats/dairy). Listen to your body. eg. If you feel like howing into some watermelon for example do it.(far far better than turning to refined sugary foods and drinks)

don't worry about your protein/carb/fat/ intake/calories etc. just eat whole foods and listen to your body. your body should adjust normally.

also don't overeat,

good luck

Answer 6

i have had this condtion since i was 12 you need to eat small meals about every four hours. dont load up on sugar but eat a lot of carbs. also have some oj or candy bars on hand in case your sugar level drops to low. other than that i would defenitly see i dietician good luck

Answer 7

u must make sure to always eat something
esp. when u get up in the am, your blood
sugar can drop causing u to feel bad, have at
least a glass of oj, this was my docs,advice
years ago, do not go w/o meals.

Answer 8

You should keep a snack with you all the time. There are glucose tablets that you can take when you feel REALLY bad. Granola bars are good, hard candies, etc. Hope you feel better!

Answer 9

You have to do a lot otherwise you die slowly and decay. Visit www.diabetes.org and follow their words. you can live life fullest.

Answer 10

limitation of food in twise in a day