Hypoglycemia Explained

Hypoglycemia

High-Fiber Diet
Stabilize your blood sugar by eating fiber from whole grains, beans and other legumes, vegetables, and fruit in small, frequent meals.
High-Fiber Diet
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Doctors find that people with hypoglycemia usually improve when they eliminate refined sugars and alcohol from their diet, eat foods high in fiber (such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and nuts), and eat small, frequent meals. Few studies have investigated the effects of these changes, but the research that is available generally supports the observations of doctors.⁴⁴^,45^,46^,47 Some symptoms of low blood sugar may be related to, or made worse by, food allergies.⁴⁸

Dietary Caffeine
Even modest amounts of caffeine may increase hypoglycemia symptoms, so avoid all caffeinated beverages, such as coffee, tea, and some sodas.
Dietary Caffeine
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Even modest amounts of caffeine may increase symptoms of hypoglycemia.⁴⁹ For this reason, caffeinated beverages (such as coffee, tea, and some soda pop) should be avoided.

High-Protein, Low-Carbohydrate
Some doctors have seen good results with high-protein (more meat or soy), low-carbohydrate diets (less pasta, breads, and pastries), particularly among people who do not improve with a high-fiber, high-complex-carbohydrate diet.
High-Protein, Low-Carbohydrate
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Some people report an improvement in hypoglycemia episodes when eating a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet. That observation appears to conflict with research showing that increasing protein intake can impair the body’s ability to process sugar,⁵⁰ possibly because protein increases insulin levels⁵¹ (insulin reduces blood sugar levels). However, some doctors have seen good results with high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets, particularly among people who do not improve with a high-fiber, high-complex-carbohydrate diet.