Comments on: Top Five Common Misconceptions About Reactive Hypoglycemia

By: Leslie

Leslie — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:37:39 +0000

I was diagnosed with reactive hypoglycemia from a 3hr glucose blood test and cut out sugar/simple carbs years ago. I lost 30lb in 3months. (weight problem) I didn’t do well with my diet for a few years, but I’m trying again.
What about corn? My friend says she eats Fritos because it’s from the whole kernel and not processed. She also eats corn tortillas.
The caffeine makes me sad. How am I going to get rid of sugar and DIET COKE?

By: Steph Kenrose

Steph Kenrose — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:59:38 +0000

Vicky, you might try the Diet section of this site to get an overview. If that’s helpful, my book has a BUNCH of information, plus hundreds of recipes that you’ll be able to eat (I know, because I can eat them, and I have the same problem you do!)

Good luck!

By: vicky

vicky — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:24:15 +0000

I have had gastric bypass surgery and have been diagnosed with both reactive hypoglycemia AND, now, pre-diabetes. I’m looking for some SOLID advice about my diet. I KNOW I can’t simply follow a diabetic diet because I can’t get away with some of the “OK” foods for diabetics– sugars are too high and easily absorbed. For example, If I eat tortilla chips with almost anything, even in low quantities, I will have a blood sugar spike and then immediate plung. Does anyone have any guidelines or experience?

By: Steph Kenrose

Steph Kenrose — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:31:36 +0000

Alice, See this article on tests for reactive hypoglycemia. Basically, there are only two tests: a blood sugar test you can do at home and one in a lab. Stephanie

By: Alice Hunter

Alice Hunter — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:50:23 +0000

My 14 yr son is ADHD since 4 yrs. What blood work should I request from Dr. for reactive hypoglycemia. I have it only because I had gastric bypass. But … I am wondering although he doesn’t have all the symptoms … his inability to focus … could it be due to it.

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