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Tip #1: Wisdom from the Vet
 If you take your dog or cat to the vet for anything from a skin rash to a dull coat or diarrhea, the first thing your vet will ask is “What has he been eating?” Why is it that so many of our doctors completely ignore the diet connection to our health? Most of the time, they will simply hand us a prescription. It’s time we start to take responsibility for our own health and stop looking for the quick fix. It’s time to stop taking the “toxic chemicals” we are all addicted to—starting with sugar. Cutting out sugar is hard, and withdrawal can last a couple of weeks, but the well-being you can experience when you’re free of sugar is amazing!
Tip #2: Eat Your Meals—Don't Drink Them!
 Juicers were all the rage for a while, and they certainly had their value. People who would otherwise not eat enough fruits and vegetables to get their required vitamins were at least getting a vitamin boost. While getting your vitamins is a great idea, juice isn’t the best way to get it. Whether you buy it or make it yourself, juice is a poor choice for hypoglycemics because processing has removed all of the fiber and some of the vitamins (some B vitamins are destroyed by processing). Without the fiber to slow the sugar response, the natural sugars in both fruits and vegetables can cause a very fast sugar spike. For hypoglycemics, this is a major problem because of the symptoms related to both the sugar spike and the sugar crash that is sure to follow. Stick with fresh fruits and vegetables for quality vitamins and better sugar control.
Tip #3: What AND When!!!
 What you eat is very important, but When you eat is almost as important. One of the tricks for dealing with hypoglycemia symptoms is not letting them happen in the first place. If you find that you start to feel worse 3 hours after eating, plan to eat every 2.5 hours from the time you get up until the time you go to bed. This will keep your blood sugar level from dropping to a point where symptoms start.
Tip #4: Are All Carboyhydrates Bad?—We Think NOT!
 Many hypoglycemics are sensitive to carbohydrate content of foods, but what they don’t realize is that the problem is really just how refined most of our breads and pastas are. Most people think that if they cut all breads out of their diets, they aren’t eating any carbohydrates, but if you are eating lots of vegetables, you are getting the carbohydrates you need. Vegetables are an especially good way to get your carbohydrates because they include lots of vitamins and minerals. Best of all from, from the standpoint of hypoglycemia, vegetables are a great source of dietary fiber, especially if they are raw or lightly steamed. Dietary fiber is crucial to the hypoglycemia diet. Fiber slows down the absorption of sugars that are a part of all foods and reduces the possibility of a low blood sugar episode later on. Eat well — and enjoy your veggies!
Tip #5: Plan Ahead to Eat Right and Stay Well!
 The hardest time to make good food choices is when we are under stress. It doesn’t matter what the stress is. Whether you are under pressure at work, having trouble with the kids or feeling under the weather, it seems easier to revert to our old eating habits. I had the flu all this week, and I had so much trouble sticking to the diet. I ate mac and cheese, cheesecake, potato chips and even chocolate. I was feeling so crummy that I went for the instant comfort of the foods I used to eat rather than the foods I knew I should have. Planning to eat properly just took too much energy. My (terrible) reasoning was that “I already feel bad — this can’t make me feel worse!” But these foods did make me feel worse. This points out just how important it is to have all the best foods on hand all the time. This takes a lot of the effort out of eating right, even when we aren’t feeling well.
Tip #6: Remember Your Vitamin B Complex
 If you take no other vitamins, you should at least take your B Complex. The B complex improves digestion, and increases your body’s ability to tolerate low glucose levels. They are often billed as “anti-stress” vitamins because of their beneficial effects on the brain and nervous system. They also help improve energy and are very useful in mitigating the symptoms of peri-menopause. Take your B Complex in the morning. They can affect your sleep if you take them just before bed.
Tip #7: Find the Right Doctor
 Many doctors still don’t believe that hypoglycemia is a common problem. But just because your doctor is one of these doesn’t mean that you can’t get help. Consider looking for a holistic doctor. Holistic doctors graduate from the same medical schools as other doctors, but they have decided to treat patients rather than diseases, so they are more likely to be interested in the “whole picture”. A holistic doctor will be interested in your lifestyle, including your stresses and sleep habits. Many holistic doctors have also spent extra time learning about alternative treatments, so if you’re like me, and you prefer to avoid taking drugs whenever possible, a holistic doctor may be more likely to be able to offer other solutions. Make sure that any doctor you try does have a medical degree and is licensed to practice in your province or state.
Tip #8: Eat Your Bed-time Snack and Have a Good Night!
 The longest time you go between meals is while you sleep. Suffering from hypoglycemia may mean that you sleep poorly, either because you wake often or because you have vivid and disturbing dreams. One way to improve your night (and the next day!) is to have a small snack before you go to bed. No cereal or ice cream, though. This is the time to be extra careful to avoid sugar. Try eating celery with peanut butter or cheese or some sugar-free yogurt. Perhaps some almond butter on full-grain or sprouted bread. The most important thing is to choose something with a high protein content that is still easy to digest.
Tip #9: Hypoglycemia and Caffeine Don't Mix
 Caffeine, like sugar, causes a sugar spike by causing stored sugar to be released into your blood stream. That’s why so many hypoglycemics are “addicted” to caffeine. It’s very important to know where caffeine has been hidden, but there are no rules stating that the caffeine content of foods must be listed on the label. Most hypoglycemics can tolerate very little caffeine, so pay close attention to any foods that might contain some. Examples of foods that contain caffeine are coffee, chocolate, black tea, green tea, colas and energy drinks.
Tip #10: CHOOSE the Sugar-free Habit
 Ending the sugar habit is about the habit just as much as it is about the sugar cravings. When I was trying to eliminate sugar from my diet several years ago, I found that even though my mind was made up and I was committed to giving up sugar, a couple of times I walked by the counter, and popped a fresh cookie into my mouth. Then I would realize what I had done, and berate myself for my inattention. These “accidents” had nothing to do with wanting the sugar. It was about the habit of eating just because the food was there. I had to learn to think about each item I was putting into my mouth. Becoming “sugar-free” became a choice I made with every bite. Every time you eat is another opportunity to CHOOSE to be sugar free.
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