Do any of you do anything daily to control Hypoglacemia?

[NMAmy]

I can't tell you how much I appreciate all these suggestions. I've had hypo for a few years now (I lost 20 lbs when I got divorced and I was only 130 lbs to begin with) and just screwed up my system. I've gained some weight back but still have the symptoms occasionally--in fact, just Wednesday, I had to leave work early.

I end up getting spots in front of my eyes--actually, not just spots but like a big hole in my vision--then after some juice, it'll go away but I have the most terrible headache. What I hate about this is that it just seems like I have to eat all day long. It's like my second job!

My mom is diabetic and she lost a ton of weight when my dad passed away. Her sugar dropped so badly one night that she thought she was having a stroke and we ended up calling the ambulance. The doctor told her that high blood sugar can kill you in the long run if it's not controlled but low blood sugar will kill you today. Scared the heck out of both of us.

 

[Eeyore1954]

You can by the glucose tablets at any pharmacy. They come in different flavors like raspberry or orange. Just keep in mind they are NOT instant... your body must absorb them first.

Also, each tablet is the equivalent of about 4 carbs. It's really not that much, and it's intended to be a quick fix to hold you until you can get some real food/snack. Depending on how low your blood sugar goes, you may need two or more of them to get you over the "crash."

My experience: stick a tablet under your tongue. They can be a little large, so you might need to break them in half first. Hold it there and let it dissolve. At least for me, this seems to get it into my bloodstream faster. While I'm doing that, I'm hunting for a snack or food.

Another tip: track your activity & meals then mark when you have hypoglycemia. Maybe you can find a coorelation and begin to adjust activity vs. eating to maintain a stable blood glucose level.

 

[perdidobay]

My DD had no luck with the glucose tablets, but found a spoon ful of peanut butter as soon as she gets the shakes helped like nothing else. Now she buys those squeeze tubes of pb and has some everyday around 10 am and 3 pm. Works great!

 

[DisneyAddict_M]

I just make sure I eat every 2 or 3 hours. I found that those little packages of peanut butter crackers work really well. I've had attacks while driving. I tend to get really dizzy when I haven't eaten in awhile. I've had to pull over on the highway before. It's not fun, I can tell you. That's why I usually carry snacks with me everywhere now.

 

[goofy4tink]

I make sure to eat breakfast every day...high fiber/protein cereal. A snack 3 hrs later, lunch, snack, dinner, snack. I'm eating a little something every 3 hrs. I always have those peanut butter crackers with me. They're in the car, in my pocketbook. They work like a charm.

 

[Deb T.]

My dd was diagnosed as hypoglycemic at the age of 16. One of her worst symptoms was daily migraine headaches. She's had the most success by eating lots of protein-rich foods and taking sugar out of her diet! We look for foods that have 5 grams of sugar or less, no candy, and no sweets. It was really hard at first, and she still has occasional cravings, but overall she's done wonderfully! She's like a brand new person!