How to Deal with Hypoglycemia and Daily Life

If you are like me, and live with hypoglycemia every day, it can get old. The vicious cycle of caffeine, eating, then some sugar, eating more, and the fatigue and dizziness that accompanies it is a real pain in the rear.

Because of this, I thought I would compile a couple of wonderful tips for those suffering from hypoglycemia so that they can enjoy more of life, and worry about themselves a tad less.

Stay away from caffeine!

I cannot stress this point enough. When you experience a low blood-sugar level, it puts great stress on your pancreas and liver to try and even things out. Caffeine is definitely not a good thing to have for someone suffering from hypoglycemia, and can really hurt your body over time.

I know, it is great to have that morning coffee, and it is not as much fun to only have water or something equally boring when out to a meal, but the symptoms of a low blood-sugar attack outweigh the need for a little caffeine jolt - trust me.

Many people feel that caffeine helps them to think better, act faster, or simply feel more awake. There may or may not be any truth to this, but for hypoglycemia sufferers, that window is small, and then the pain begins. Caffeine actually hurts these processes, and inhibits energy and clear thinking! Try a few days without coffee or soda; you will see what I mean.

Stay away from sugars!

Ok, keeping a hypoglycemic comfortable in daily life requires more than just the absence of caffeine. Yes, the sugars have to go, too. Grape soda is awesome, but it can trigger a low blood-sugar attack in those with hypoglycemia. Drinking diet soda is a drag, but after a while you get used to it, and hardly notice the difference. I would rather deal with diet drinks than get shaky and sweaty and dizzy.

I have read expert advice which claims that a small amount of sugar or caffeine is OK, and yet others advise to stay away from it entirely. I am of the second opinion; if you are going to do something, don't skimp - do it right. Look at it this way: why take the risk, when a glass of water is healthier, anyhow? There is no reason to poison your body with things that will hurt it, especially when it can ruin your whole day!

Eat a good breakfast, lunch and dinner. For snacks, try fruit or peanuts, and if you get hungry in between have a small sandwich or something. It is important for people with hypoglycemia to eat regularly, but not too much. Getting too full can also trigger an attack in some hypoglycemia sufferers, and can result in a lethargic feeling that is very hard to shake.

Cut caffeine and sugars out of your diet for only two or three days - you may be surprised at what a difference it makes! You might even find that you like water better than you thought you did. It's a drag, yes, but it could be much worse than diet soda and healthy food.