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Laake Stevens WA
August 22, 2024
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Members dealing with reactive hypoglycemia shared that limiting carbs, avoiding sugar, and eating unprocessed foods can significantly reduce... Read more

Members dealing with reactive hypoglycemia shared that limiting carbs, avoiding sugar, and eating unprocessed foods can significantly reduce symptoms, while others noted that stress can make episodes much worse. Many community members described always carrying emergency snacks like glucose tablets, protein bars, granola bars, peanut butter crackers, or hard candy to quickly raise blood sugar when symptoms like shaking or weakness appear. A recurring theme was the importance of eating regularly and recognizing early warning signs, with several members emphasizing that liquids like orange juice work faster than solid foods when blood sugar drops dangerously low.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I had it for 45 years, until Long COVID flipped me into diabetes. I agree with CherylAnthony's response. Your best control is the diet. This is one of those cases where you need to change the way you look at food. There's tons of good books, Mediterranean diet works really well, but I can't stick to it. Keto diet- ask your doc, they def don't like the ketosis for diabetes, could be the same for hypo. I really like a mix of So Beach and Caveman Diet. Of note: stress, esp if constant, will HUGELY increase your symptoms. Carry the glucose tabs with you and keep at home and work for "just in case". Also add something like peanut butter crackers and hard candy (with sugar) where you have your tablets. The tabs will stop your blood sugar from continuing to drop and elevate it some. You'll need some quick food to get your numbers up, until you can have a proper meal. Best of luck🕊

August 22, 2024
A MyFibroTeam Member

For many years, my go to was OJ and peanut butter crackers. I always have OJ in the house.

August 26, 2024
A MyFibroTeam Member

I carry food too. Kirkland brand protein bars and glucose tablets. You just gave me a thought though. Maybe, I need a different type of bar, like granola. Do your family members that have low blood sugar also have fibromyalgia?

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August 23, 2024
A MyFibroTeam Member

It runs in my family for several generations now. We carry “emergency granola bars” in our purses and vehicles 🚗 at all times.

August 22, 2024
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have the same problem. For me, I limit my carb intake, no sugar, and as unprocessed as I can make it. When I eat like this, I don't have any symptoms of reactive hypoglycemia. Hope this helps you.

August 22, 2024

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