about a diet for hypoglycemia is similar to a diabetic diet. Mainly, balance between any carb intake and protein. If a hypoglycemic eats something carby, the blood sugar rises quickly and then drops much too fast. If a carbohydrate is eaten, it should be balanced with a protein.
A low carb diet is perfect because if the carb intake is low they do not get the ugar spikes that cause the pancreas to increase it's output of insulin which causes the rapid drop in sugar levels as soon as the carbohydrate they ate is gone. When they eat carbs, their body goes into "overdrive". It pumps out an excess of insulin to counter the effect of the carb. The carbohydrate is quickly consumed by the insulin that is pumped out and if there is not a protein available, the extra insulin causes the blood sugar to drop rapidly. Also, it seems to be helpful to eat about 6 small meals a day instead of the ususal 3 meals. If a hypoglycemic is having a hypoglycemic reaction, yes, they need a quick sugar...such as orange juice if available or candy. They they should have a protein...as soon as possible to keep the blood sugar from dropping again. You could put a tube of cake decorator icing in your pack or the glucerna (sp) that is sold to raise blood sugar levels fast. He should know that after he begins to feel able , he should eat a protein....I always just use a spoon full of peanut butter or a small pack of peanuts... to keep his blood sugar stable.