Depending on which doctor you talk to or what book you read there may be simple to complex instructions on how to control hypoglycemia and how to eventually overcome it, but what it comes down to is listening to your own particular body. We are each biochemically unique and our diets eventually will have to be individualized once we become adept at listening to what we need. Keeping a diet journal is a great way to track your food responses and log what works and what doesn't. Also over time you will find your body will change and your needs will change, so becoming a bit intuitive about these signals is very helpful.
The basic rules are both diet and lifestyle changes. You must cut out sugar of all kinds, white flour, dried fruit, fruit juice, caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco. In my experience ALL fruit had to be cut out, and some doctors may also require a grain-free diet as well. Some can get away with eating low-sweet whole fruits such as apples, berries and melons. Again this will be individual to you and based on trial and error. In some case (including my own) sugar and refined grains have to be reduced in a gradual manner in order to not cause too much disruption to the body. Extreme fatigue is often the most difficult symptom to manage, especially without caffeine. I will talk more in my next post about Sugar Detox and how to do it.
Reducing stress is also required. This can be logged in your diet journal as well, noticing what causes stress or anxiety so you can brainstorm possible solutions. Find ways to reduce stress throughout your day through meditation, deep breathing, deep relaxation tapes, yoga, tai chi or qi gong, stretching, therapy, etc...... Be patient, stay positive, and trust the process. It will get easier and you will feel better!
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