Hi there,


i'm eighteen and recently diagnosed with mild hypoglycemia. Although its usually 'mild' my condition is severely aggravated with stress and I find it hard to cope, particularly in exam periods.
I eat every three hours to avoid the shaking, irritability, sleepiness, the 'zoning out' (i tend to stare at walls when I get bad! :? ), and the overhanging depression. I also get a lot of leg cramps, particularly if I haven't eaten for 5 hours.

I've been reading some postings on this forum which have said to avoid carbs almost completely (or to have a minimal intake). I understand not eating sugars, but I really can't get through the day without eating a lot of bread, rice, noodles etc. Will I really improve this way? Why is this?

I hate having to eat so frequently.. It makes me feel like i've lost my independance.

Any advice would be much appreciated.



P.S i've been reading the string with 'jennyflower' (i think that was her username..) which has loads of suggestions.. There seems to be a lot of egg involved in the suggested diet but I am allergic to eggs (just to make things nice and simple!! :roll: ) any alternatives to this?