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From: Dawn on 26 May 2005 02:27
I was just today diagnosed with hypoglycemia though it's thought I have
had it for years. I am wondering if my doctor's advice was right or
not. He said I should eat something every four hours. He recommended
chocolate, candy, or high protein foods (ex:peanut butter). I keep
reading on the Internet that sugar is not a solution to hypoglycemia.
So who is right - me or my doctor?

From: Bill Poston on 26 May 2005 09:48
Hi Dawn,

As usual most doctors don't take time to explain fully any problem.

I had problem couple of years ago and went to doc, dietician and
endocrinologist and no one helped.

The best thing I did was stumbled across the book " The Low Blood
Sugar Handbook" by Edward and Patricia Krimmel. It was a godsend and
explained many things in minute detail but in language of layman.
Edward suffered from low blood sugar for years and finally discovered
the cause. Costs $12.95 but I was lucky and got one over eBay for
$0.25 and $3.00 shipping.

Whatever it costs it is worth every penny.

Good luck.

Bill

I'll be glad to discuss with you call 770-973-4590 or email
poston8(a)comcast.net





On 25 May 2005 23:27:31 -0700, "Dawn" <Dcompton04(a)gmail.com> wrote:

>I was just today diagnosed with hypoglycemia though it's thought I have
>had it for years. I am wondering if my doctor's advice was right or
>not. He said I should eat something every four hours. He recommended
>chocolate, candy, or high protein foods (ex:peanut butter). I keep
>reading on the Internet that sugar is not a solution to hypoglycemia.
>So who is right - me or my doctor?

From: Katie O'Hare on 28 May 2005 13:37
Hi Dawn,

The worst thing to do is to manage low blood sugar with chocolate and sugar.
Eat regulary, have porridge for breakfast with sunflower seeds in it for
protein. Eat things like nuts, and fruit. You may have an underlying cause
of hypoglycemia. Mine is adrenal fatigue. Avoid white flour, sugar. Eat
wholegrain bread, stay away from sugar. It might be a good idea to get
yourself a nutritionist. I tried to manage my blood sugar on my own, I had
other problems like constant fatigue, weight gain, depression. In the end I
got in touch with a nutritionist and I'm really getting my health back.

Katie.

"Bill Poston" <poston8(a)REMOVEcomcast.net> wrote in message
news:uhkb919jp1kd0hm8l8tm4tnk5dth2hflc4(a)4ax.com...
> Hi Dawn,
>
> As usual most doctors don't take time to explain fully any problem.
>
> I had problem couple of years ago and went to doc, dietician and
> endocrinologist and no one helped.
>
> The best thing I did was stumbled across the book " The Low Blood
> Sugar Handbook" by Edward and Patricia Krimmel. It was a godsend and
> explained many things in minute detail but in language of layman.
> Edward suffered from low blood sugar for years and finally discovered
> the cause. Costs $12.95 but I was lucky and got one over eBay for
> $0.25 and $3.00 shipping.
>
> Whatever it costs it is worth every penny.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Bill
>
> I'll be glad to discuss with you call 770-973-4590 or email
> poston8(a)comcast.net
>
>
>
>
>
> On 25 May 2005 23:27:31 -0700, "Dawn" <Dcompton04(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >I was just today diagnosed with hypoglycemia though it's thought I have
> >had it for years. I am wondering if my doctor's advice was right or
> >not. He said I should eat something every four hours. He recommended
> >chocolate, candy, or high protein foods (ex:peanut butter). I keep
> >reading on the Internet that sugar is not a solution to hypoglycemia.
> >So who is right - me or my doctor?
>


From: Joan C Westgate on 28 May 2005 20:27
Hi Dawn,

Welcome to this newsgroup as we try to offer the support and share our
experiences toward controlling hypoglycemia.

Candy/sugar carbs would only be used if you were extremely low or needed
just in very small quantity to lift your glucose upward, followed by
protein.

One of the best techniques is to obtain a glucose monitor and note your food
reactions (blood glucose levels). Sometimes we can feel low and either be
low or experiencing a rapid rise or drop as both trigger symptoms. You
will find which foods work for you and which to avoid. Not just one diet
fits all (even for diabetics). Basically, portion sizes and food (more low
glycemic and protein) seem to work.

Combine exercise and timing will help. Sometimes doctors don't have the
time to spend and we must take the responsibility for how we are doing.
Doctors can be more intuned with Diabetics since that requires medication,
etc. If we can maintain good control, we should be able to avoid
complications that Diabetics can experience.

Good luck with your hypoglycemia and be glad it was discovered when it was.

Joan
"Dawn" <Dcompton04(a)gmail.com> wrote in message
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> I was just today diagnosed with hypoglycemia though it's thought I have
> had it for years. I am wondering if my doctor's advice was right or
> not. He said I should eat something every four hours. He recommended
> chocolate, candy, or high protein foods (ex:peanut butter). I keep
> reading on the Internet that sugar is not a solution to hypoglycemia.
> So who is right - me or my doctor?
>


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