Blood Sugar (Low), Low Blood Sugar, Reactive Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia

Also indexed as:Blood Sugar (Low), Low Blood Sugar, Reactive Hypoglycemia

When blood-sugar levels fall fast, symptoms such as fatigue and anxiety may arise. Simple changes can control many cases of hypoglycemia. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.

• Choose foods with fiber Stabilize your blood sugar by eating fiber from whole grains, beans and other legumes, vegetables, and fruit
• Eat light, eat often Spread out your meals during the day to sustain a consistent supply of absorbable sugar
• Give chromium a go Take 200 mcg a day of this essential mineral to help stabilize blood sugar swings
• Cut back on refined carbs Avoid carbohydrates that are quickly absorbed, such as sugar and white flour, which may trigger hypoglycemic reactions
• Say no to alcohol and caffeine To improve blood-sugar control, reduce or eliminate alcoholic and caffeinated drinks

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