I'm Hypoglycemic-What Should I Eat?

[Subject]
I'm Hypoglycemic-What Should I Eat?
[Question]
I recently found out one of the main reasons I'm tired with no energy whatsoever is because I'm hypoglycemic. What are some good foods to eat to help me get some energy back? I heard foods with high proteins and hard sugars are good. What else?

Help Please @ 2009-08-27 18:50:07

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cum. it contains plenty of nutritional protein.

Cheryl Cole loves it.

D @ 2009-08-27 18:52:56

Why don't you just ask your doctor? The person that diagnosed you with this condition.

Дмитрий Медведев @ 2009-08-27 18:53:18

Eat chicken and veggies. If you have carbs, make sure its complex carbs.

LOR @ 2009-08-27 18:54:07

Simple carbohydrates and concentrated sweets: All carbohydrates can be broken down into glucose in the body. Some carbohydrates have a simple structure that easily breaks down into glucose. These are simple carbohydrates, commonly known as sugars. Table sugar, corn syrup, and honey are simple carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates also occur naturally in fruits, milk, and other foods. They are digested rapidly, and this allows glucose to be absorbed into the bloodstream quickly. Therefore, meals that are high in simple carbohydrates can contribute to reactive hypoglycemia. Concentrated sweets such as candy, table sugar, soft drinks, cookies, cakes, and ice cream are mainly simple carbohydrates. Avoid these foods unless they are made with sugar substitutes. Read package labels to avoid foods containing sugars. Look for terms such as sugar, corn syrup, corn sweetener, or high fructose corn syrup.

Complex carbohydrates and proteins are important in the diet. They are a basic source of energy. Complex carbohydrates are0many molecules of simple sugars linked together like beads on a string. They take longer to break down in the intestine, and this helps to keep blood glucose levels more consistent. Pasta, grains, and potatoes are complex carbohydrates. Proteins are made of amino acids that the body needs for growth and good health. Foods from animal sources contain protein, but so do legumes, nuts and seeds. Most food protein can be converted into glucose by the body, but since this process takes some time, the glucose gets into the bloodstream at a slower, more consistent pace.That is why people with reactive hypoglycemia should eat complex carbohydrates and protein for their energy needs, instead of simple carbohydrates.

Choose high fiber foods. Fiber is the indigestible part of plants. Insoluble fiber, such as wheat bran, does not dissolve in water. It adds bulk to the stool and causes it to pass through the intestine more quickly. Soluble fiber does dissolve in water, forming a sticky gel. It is found in the fibrous coatings of foods such as legumes, oav products, and pectyn found in fruit. Soluble fiber delays stomach emptying, digestion, and absorption of glucose. Therefore, it helps to prevent hypoglycemia symptoms between meals. When making fruit choices, choose whole fresh fruits or those canned without added sugar instead of fruit juice. The added fiber helps to slow down the absorption of sugar.

Size and frequency of meals is very important for managing hypoglycemia. The body really can't tell the difference between the glucose in a candy bar and the glucose in a whole grain roll. The object is to manage the diet so glucose is released into the bloodstream slowly and evenly. Many people skip meals, and this is certainly not good for people with reactive hypoglycemia. Start out with three well-balanced meals. Include a small mid-morning, afternoon, and evening snack. If symptoms are not relieved, it may be necessary to divide the daily food intake into five or six smaller, well-balanced meals evenly spaced throughout the day. Include an evening snack. Choose more complex carbohydrates over concentrated sweets, and try to include some insoluble fiber and protein with each meal.

Fats like those in whole milk, cheese, and meats should be limited. A low-fat diet has been shown to help in treating hypoglycemia. When selecting dairy products and meats for protein; choose lean meat, skim milk products, and eggs in moderation. Use oils sparingly.

Sweeteners such as sorbitol, saccharin, and aspartame (Equal® and Nutrasweet®) do not contain sugar or calories and may be used in a hypoglycemia diet. If you have questions about them, consult your physician or a registered dietitian.

Alcohol is high in calories and can cause hypoglycemia all by itself. Therefore, people with reactive hypoglycemia should avoid or limit alcohol.

Caffeine should be avoided. Caffeine stimulates the production of adrenaline. So does reactive hypoglycemia. Therefore, caffeine in the diet can make symptoms worse because the production of adrenaline is increased.

Body Weight: Excess weight has been shown to interfere with the body functions that regulate glucose. So if you are overweight, reducing to the proper body weight could help to control reactive hypoglycemia.

Claire @ 2009-08-27 18:55:04

Consuming the desired food is vital for your health. You can try supplementing your diet with acai berry, it is not solely a widely tested and acknowledged weight loss compound, it is a superfood too. There's a risk free trial available at http://cenapt.yourdailydiet.info I've been using it for 3 weeks now and it is certainly working!!

Jasmine @ 2009-08-27 18:57:03

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We have a dog with a nasty boil, tumor or syst on his back; big as a golf ball. Any home healin' advice?
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rubybluz @ 2009-08-27 18:49:46

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The only advice I will give you is take the dog to the vet.

Veritas @ 2009-08-27 18:52:35

Take your poor, pitiful, sick dog to the vet.


That salve is used for MINOR skin irritations, not big golf ball size lumps.

april @ 2009-08-27 18:53:54

If it is a boil or cyst, get some drawing salve at a local pharmacy, usually called icthammol. It smells like tar but it works and draws all the fluid and pus to the surface and makes it easier to remove.

Eric K @ 2009-08-27 18:54:48

Sorry I don't have any "home healin'" advice, but since you don't know exactly what you are dealing with (a boil, tumor, or cyst) you really should take your dog to see a vet. It could be something serious.

goddess_angee @ 2009-08-27 18:55:08

[Subject]
How Many people in the USA have insomnia ?
[Question]

n0rmaaa g @ 2009-08-27 19:00:55

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too many! lol

Cali @ 2009-08-27 19:03:55

over 2 millions

Mr.Zo @ 2009-08-27 19:04:43

about 25 percent of adults have had symptoms of insomnia, and it is more common in women and the elderly.

b-b-dawg @ 2009-08-27 19:05:49

[Subject]
About acne, I need help?
[Question]
I used to have acne so badly that you could barely see my face, I went on acutane and after a year or so, my complexion was perfect but I couldn't stand the way taking that pill made me feel so I stopped. I just take a vitamin now and I only have 3-4 zits at a time but I still always stress over them.

Why can't my face not have acne like it used to when I was taking the pill. I drink 9 glasses a water a day, get sun, rarely eat junkfood, but it still feels like hormones and stress are out to get me. How can I get over this obsession I have of making my skin zitless?
I can't stand focusing in on them every time I see my reflection lol.

Christopher @ 2009-08-27 18:59:40

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Consuming the right food is important for your health. You can try supplementing your diet with acai berry, it's not solely a widely tested and acknowledged weight loss product, it's a superfood too. There's a risk free trial on offer at http://jiners.bigweightlossplan.info I've been taking it for three weeks now and it's certainly having an effect!!

Elliot @ 2009-08-27 19:04:05

I think you may need to go on accutane again and then maybe your skin will clear up forever. ive heard it takes multiple times on accutane to make it completely clear

jelly biscuit @ 2009-08-27 19:05:20

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Juaana @ 2009-08-27 19:05:25

[Subject]
Small Bump Above Lash Line?
[Question]
I have a small bump above my lash line. It kind of looks like a pimple, however it is the same color as my skin. The rest of my eye/eyelid is fine (no discoloration, no swelling)

Is it just a pimple? If it is, how do I get rid of it? Because I don't want to use a face wash so close to my eyes.

TF @ 2009-08-27 18:47:55

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hi there, these are well known among the med community, its a small melanoma, completely benign and it shouldnt grow any bigger, i had one when i was a teenager, it may take several months to go away but it will go away, consult a doctor if it changes colour but they really dont turn nasty at all. unfortunately, no pimple cleansers or washes will make this go away but it will go away itself.. you can have it removed if you're in a hurry

tomtom222 @ 2009-08-27 18:53:59

It is probably a sty, which is a staph infection around a hair follicle of the eye lid. They are very contagious so don't rub it or share towels. You can soak a wash towel in very warm water and hope that the infection opens up and drains. Often you will have to go and get antibiotic ointment from a doctor to heal it though.

Mama Mia @ 2009-08-27 19:01:13