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.A newsletter exclusively for sufferers of hypoglycemia

About the author of Sweet Nothings....

Until about six years ago, I happened to be one of the ten million people suffering from undiagnosed hypoglycemia. Ten years prior to my diagnosis, I had regularly seen my doctor for migraines, the "never-ending cold", weight gain, emotional swings, dizziness and sinus problems. I was often given sinus medication and told that "I really needed to just relax.  I was simply just too stressed out".   Basically, the doctor's message was "Its all in your head". I would walk out of the doctor's office feeling worse than before I went in...and it never got any better..that is until I read an article about hypoglycemia in the paper.  It was so small that it was actually a miracle I ever noticed it. I found myself almost crying while reading the paper (which was typical because I was always so emotional). I made an appointment that week to have a six hour glucose tolerance test done. My doctor, once again, said that "I should just relax because hypoglycemia could not possibly cause all of these problems".

Well, the results of the test came back and the doctor confirmed that my blood sugar level was far below normal and dropping at an abnormal rate. He gave me a diet of high carbohydrates and told me to eat a candy bar when I felt symptoms. I tried his diet and became progressively worse. Then I did the smartest thing of my life. I went to a book store and bought nearly every book on hypoglycemia. I started educating myself and learned the "advice" I was given was completely incorrect. Since then I have turned my life around and feel "normal" again.

Sad but true, most doctors do not receive an adequate education in regards to the symptoms of hypoglycemia. Most books I've read agree that until someone or some pharmaceutical company can make money treating this illness, the research will not be done. Only you can correct your illness by diet. This is why I am so passionate to reach out to people that have this illness. I want to help people even if it is in this small way.

Suggestions:

Learn your own trigger foods (buy a glucometer and test your blood sugar at 15 minute intervals for at least two hours after a meal to see if you are having any serious drops), avoid simple carbohydrates (pastas, potatoes, corn, peas, sugar, honey etc), quit smoking.  Keep in mind everyone will have a slightly different diet based on their own tolerances.  It is up to you to learn yours!  Read Read Read

Want to know about my other passions??

     Music, music, music                 

     My Century Ride for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society       

     Poetry and literature

     Travel and my plans for Easter Island

     Photography  

     Fitness!

     Potpourri

     Family Photos ( under construction)  WARNING...ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK!

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