Comments on: How to Identify Hypoglycemia

on 11/22/2005 Three years ago I passed out at work. I had a blood sugar level of 28. I was taken by ambulance to the hospital where I stayed for 4 days for testing. The doctors could not tell me why this happened and sent me home with a new diet. I was getting sick every time I ovulated and started my period (two weeks every month). I do not eat well, I hate fruits and veggies, but I have found that taking a B complex has lowered my episodes to only once every 3 months now. When I do have one, they are mild. I stopped drinking a lot of sodas and I have to stay away from pasta and donuts. Usually for those two weeks of my cycle I have to be real careful and be sure not to have any alcohol.

on 11/22/2005 My husband discovered that his irritability resulted from hypoglycemia. Before his work week began, he fixed 5 to 8 peanut butter hot dogs. He used sugar-free peanut butter rolled up in a piece of wheat bread. He used plastic wrap to keep the rolled hot dog in place. During his travels, he could stop anytime and anyplace to eat his hot dog (with a fresh apple added). This quick snack helped him control his violent mood swings. In addition, stopping periodically gave him an excuse to take a relaxation break. :)

on 11/22/2005 I've been hypoglycemic since I was little and the only good way to really keep it under control is to eat 6 meals a day-each containing 200-300 calories.