What are some good foods to eat if you have hypoglycemia to sustain blood sugar levels?
Just wondering if there are any foods that help sustain blood sugar levels better than others. I am hypoglycemic and I sometimes get tired of being extremely dependent on food. I would rather spend my time performing stunts like driving my car off of a cliff than snacking every hour just to keep my blood sugar up. Any recommendations would be welcome. Thanks all!
I also have hypoglycemia and having a healthy snack handy has become second nature to me. I really hate getting the shakes or feeling light-headed.
That said, I tend to have fewer symptoms. If I make sure in get a good portion of protein with meals. My Dad also had hypoglycemia and I learned from him the importance of a high protein breakfast. The term "stick to your ribs" was probably coined my some one with this condition.
My dad often had BEANS for breakfast when he was scheduled for a hard day’s work. He always carried a banana and couple of hard cooked EGGS in his lunch box.
I love pancakes but the syrup will make me comatose if I do not have a large glass of MILK, too.
As you have found out having a sweet drink or sugary snack will help for a the max of one hour and then you need food again.
Foods that digest slowly………stick to your ribs:
Eat whole grains instead of refined:
brown rice
whole wheat bread
corn bread
whole grain cereals
Protein rich foods that digest slowly:
nuts or peanuts
(Theses are my emergency cache of choice. It takes just a few to keep me going strong. They don’t require refrigeration. )
beans
meat/poultry/fish your favorite
eggs
cheese
yogurt
milk
cottage cheese
Keeping your blood sugar level will improve your mood. 
Eat protein at regular intervals… cheese, meat, milk ….. eat with a small amount of carbohyrate, such as crackers or bread ( whole grain).
actually if you want to drive your car off a cliff, then really snacking is not going to be a problem for long!! lol.
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HYPOglycemia or LOW blood sugar calls for carbohydrates, not protein. At least this is my humble opinion.
Is there anything that keeps your blood sugar UP for a longer period of time. The unofficial answer is yes, and it comes from a surprising place. If you get "low glycemic index pasta" you will find it is good for high blood sugar because it does not seem to raise the sugar levels in a spike. Instead what I find is that it raises the sugar level to a lesser degree for a longer time. Try it, but please be careful about it.
I hope this helps.
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I also have hypoglycemia and having a healthy snack handy has become second nature to me. I really hate getting the shakes or feeling light-headed.
That said, I tend to have fewer symptoms. If I make sure in get a good portion of protein with meals. My Dad also had hypoglycemia and I learned from him the importance of a high protein breakfast. The term "stick to your ribs" was probably coined my some one with this condition.
My dad often had BEANS for breakfast when he was scheduled for a hard day’s work. He always carried a banana and couple of hard cooked EGGS in his lunch box.
I love pancakes but the syrup will make me comatose if I do not have a large glass of MILK, too.
As you have found out having a sweet drink or sugary snack will help for a the max of one hour and then you need food again.
Foods that digest slowly………stick to your ribs:
Eat whole grains instead of refined:
brown rice
whole wheat bread
corn bread
whole grain cereals
Protein rich foods that digest slowly:
nuts or peanuts
(Theses are my emergency cache of choice. It takes just a few to keep me going strong. They don’t require refrigeration. )
beans
meat/poultry/fish your favorite
eggs
cheese
yogurt
milk
cottage cheese
Keeping your blood sugar level will improve your mood.
References :
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