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Stevo76

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Protein and Hypoglycemia
Posted: 06-25-08 20:54pm

i"m just getting started on getting a grip on what I suspect may be hypoglycemia.

I've learned that protein can help stabilize blood sugar.

Most mornings I have half a cup of All-Bran cereal and 1/2 cup of 1% of milk and a whole-wheat English muffin with some butter.

I find this doesn't completely reduce the sense of having low blood sugar at that time of the morning. So as a result the drive to work, however short, is laden with a bit of anxiety.

For the last two days I've been experimenting a little bit with having some protein with breakfast. So in addition to the bowl of cereal and English muffin,
I've been including two hard-boiled eggs and low-fat, low-sodium bacon (60 calories for three slices, 150mg sodium and 1.5g saturated fat).

The results have been almost magical. For the first time in a very, very long time, I feel rather normal. Today I had virtually none of the steady-state anxiety or edginess I usually have throughout the day (it sometimes borders on panic). I also felt well-fed and comfortable with no excessive hunger or unpleasant feelings of sinking blood sugar levels.

This kind of breakfast really stays with me for quite a while.
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terriblekannon

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Posted: 07-04-08 20:35pm

It was suggested to me by my doctor to include more protein in my diet. I suppose it slows down your body's process of breaking down sugar, which helps to stabilize your energy and focus. For some time I noticed a trembling feeling after eating, like I didn't eat well enough... and after a small change in my diet, that went away very quickly. For lunch, I usually have tuna salad on whole wheat with a glass of milk. In my tuna salad, I put in mayo, relish, and some olive oil. Healthy fats are also good for you.
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VictoriaGB

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Posted: 07-07-08 08:35am

Fibre helps to slow the breakdown of carbohydrate. You should add more protein for many other reasons.


That aside, the first thing you need to do is see a doctor. Once diagnosed, if it's hypoglycemia you have, your doctor will advise you of the right diet to follow.

Please bare in mind this could be any number of conditions, self diagnosing and self treating could cause serious damage. It's important to see your doctor first with any concerns.
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