Is it Reactive Hypoglycemia you have? Many doctors are now prescribing Metformin and it has transformed their lives. Sounds like you are a very bad case, so id consider talking to your doctor about it. Ive heard its very safe, though im not a doctor.

You didnt mention exercise, it helps. Ive also found drinking plenty of water helps a little 3 litres a day. I recomend checking your level of fibre intake, at least 35grams a day is what you should aim for. Saying that you said lentils make you hypo.

Hi, I'm a 38-year old female, and for 13 and 1/2 years, I've had hypoglycemic episodes every 2 to 3 hours, day and night. I'm definitely not waking myself up at night. I start getting sweaty and hot, and then I get a headache; sometimes I feel hungry, but sometimes I don't. Has anyone else been able to find anything that lets them sleep the night through? Many thanks for any suggestions.

Hi there,

This is my first time on the forum, but I just saw your post and wanted to respond. I think I may be in a similar situation as you. I've been quite strict about my diet for years now, but still struggling with some continuing symptoms. Only in the last couple weeks have I really stopped and started focusing on changing this. As I'm sure you feel, I'm READY to move on!

First of all, just wanted to give you some support for knowing you aren't alone in this. My husband and I are both hypoglycemic and both thoroughly frustrated by how much it affects social interactions with friends, etc. Whenever we travel I spend atleast a couple days prior working out exactly what we will eat, how to get it, etc. So, you aren't the only one. One thing we have found helpful on that end is to figure out a couple types of restaurants where we can usually get something to eat that works for us, and just tell a friend (if we want to go out to eat together) that we have a special diet but if they pick one of *these* types of restaurants, we'll be fine. For, us that ends up being Indian (they don't usually use sugar in their food, but we always ask anyway...and interestingly they almost always immediately know if they use it or not...making it less awkward), Mexican (again, it can be awkward to ask, but we do it anyway), Chinese (we just order steamed meat or tofu and vegetables...nothing usual on the menu), or a fish and steak type of place where we can get a plain baked fish or steak and plain vegetables. I know how awkward it is to ask. It's just become a habit for us and something we expect to do each time.

As for your symptoms. What's your stress level like? And you aren't sleeping-- I imagine that is both a symptom, but is also adding to your stress response. I find that even if my diet is great, if I am stressed or over-worked, it doesn't matter. My blood sugar goes crazy off the chart. Looking at your stress and making clear decisions about what you will and won't do can be important. Can you take naps? I don't know what to say beyond this, but I hope maybe it helps to just know you aren't alone.

Good luck!
Abigail

Have you tried Melatonin, Taurine , L-theanine?