My child is suffering from hypoglycemia 2 year old any Nero can give some advise!
Question: Hypoglycaemia is very different to blood sugar levels with diabetes. It is not the levels so much as the sharp drop and rise of the blood sugar levels. This is not usually tested by doctors, so it is not readily diagnosed or understood.
I have had hypoglycaemia and also had 2 children who had it.
Just a few tips for you.
"Natural sugar" is sugar nonetheless, and will create the same problems as other sugars.
Avoid white breads (use whole meal NOT whole-wheat or multigrain) and avoid anything with white flour (you can buy a lot of wholemeal products at bakers and health stores).
Avoid coloured flavourings or soft drinks (persevere with getting him used to plain sparkling (carbonated) mineral water (it still has the "bubbles" in it).
Check all canned or frozen foods as even soups and frozen fish (for example) have sugar!
Avoid most fruits except strawberries and watermelon (surprising low in sugar and high in vitamins).
Avoid breakfast cereals except "Vita Brits" (check for low sugar content in your country).
I find sugar levels below 6% (6 grams/100) are manageable.
Obviously avoid sugar, and sugar substitutes.
Vegetables and meat are fine.
If blood sugar levels drop (tiredness and lack of concentration, irritability) do NOT give honey or other high sugar foods as this sends the sugar level into high levels again and then a sharp drop. Instead give protein such as wholemeal bread with small amount of cheese etc. Also exercise will raise the blood sugar levels.
Avoid sugary biscuits or cakes. It all sounds like a lot to cut out, but if you look around you will eventually find suitable substitutes.
Snacks when felt required, or midway between meals is a good idea but not fruit. Again some protein is advisable.
For adults
Answers: Hypoglycaemia is very different to blood sugar levels with diabetes. It is not the levels so much as the sharp drop and rise of the blood sugar levels. This is not usually tested by doctors, so it is not readily diagnosed or understood.
I have had hypoglycaemia and also had 2 children who had it.
Just a few tips for you.
"Natural sugar" is sugar nonetheless, and will create the same problems as other sugars.
Avoid white breads (use whole meal NOT whole-wheat or multigrain) and avoid anything with white flour (you can buy a lot of wholemeal products at bakers and health stores).
Avoid coloured flavourings or soft drinks (persevere with getting him used to plain sparkling (carbonated) mineral water (it still has the "bubbles" in it).
Check all canned or frozen foods as even soups and frozen fish (for example) have sugar!
Avoid most fruits except strawberries and watermelon (surprising low in sugar and high in vitamins).
Avoid breakfast cereals except "Vita Brits" (check for low sugar content in your country).
I find sugar levels below 6% (6 grams/100) are manageable.
Obviously avoid sugar, and sugar substitutes.
Vegetables and meat are fine.
If blood sugar levels drop (tiredness and lack of concentration, irritability) do NOT give honey or other high sugar foods as this sends the sugar level into high levels again and then a sharp drop. Instead give protein such as wholemeal bread with small amount of cheese etc. Also exercise will raise the blood sugar levels.
Avoid sugary biscuits or cakes. It all sounds like a lot to cut out, but if you look around you will eventually find suitable substitutes.
Snacks when felt required, or midway between meals is a good idea but not fruit. Again some protein is advisable.
For adults