What diet is best for someone with hypoglycemia?
Hello, Dr. Teitelbaum. Hypoglycemia is very common among fibro sufferers. Information on diet is quite confusing from different sources. Is brown rice good or bad for hypoglycemia? What about vegetables to be avoided? What diet can you advise for those who can only manage three meals instead of six times in a day due to a hectic schedule?
Answer
The key is to avoid excess sugar and white starches, while increasing protein. This helps to maintain stable blood sugars. Brown rice and whole grains are okay, in moderation. Frankly, I don't have people avoid any vegetables, but rather go with the whole vegetable if it is a starch (e.g., eat the whole potato including skin instead of just french fries). In addition, adding adrenal support in the form of glandulars, licorice, vitamin C, and vitamin B5 can markedly decrease low blood sugar problems and the need for frequent meals.
Love and blessings,
Dr. T
Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. is one of the most frequently quoted post viral CFS, fibromyalgia, energy, sleep and pain medical authorities in the world. He is the author of 12 books including You Can Heal from Long Covid, the best-selling From Fatigued to Fantastic!, Pain Free 1-2-3, The Complete Guide to Beating Sugar Addiction, Real Cause Real Cure, The Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Solution, and the popular free Smart Phone app Cures A-Z. He is the lead author of eight research studies and three medical textbook chapters on effective treatment for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Dr. Teitelbaum appears often as a guest on news and talk shows nationwide, including past appearances on Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Oprah & Friends, CNN, and FoxNewsHealth.
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