This is MY understanding about hypoglycemic sugar levels and diet.
I BELIEVE that I developed a more severe problem with a pre-existing condition while I was vegetarian for 12 years.
So... correct me if I'm wrong but....
Protein helps to digest or RELEASE sugars into the blood stream. Sugar not broken down usually turns to fat. You need to digest an even amount of GLUCOSE (pure, not synthetic) sugars (fruit, veggies, etc.) and proteins (nuts, meats, etc!) so that the protein will distribute the good sugars before they turn to fat. YOU NEED GLUCOSE but... you NEED IT TO BE ABSORBED INTO THE BLOODSTREAM rather than sitting in the pancreas turning into fat. Synthetic sugars are very hard for the pancreas to break down. If in an emergency you decide to eat candy, have a big piece of fish or chicken later on. The highs and lows are a bad habit to get into (and I am a FINE one to talk- I do it all of the time!!) I find that doing this EXHAUSTS my body, causes nightmares and insomnia AND makes me gain a TON of weight!!!! Carry apples, berries, almonds, whole grain turkey sandwiches (with cranberry ketchup- yummy!) broccoli, and spinach. Also, I like to buy a big bag of frozen chicken breast or beef, cook it off with some spices or south beach marinade on a Sunday and take portions of it with me all week. Meatballs are another good protein substitue on the go!!!!