Hi Everyone,
I'm not a diabetic, but I am a "certified" hypoglycemic. Since I'm the opposite side of the same coin, needing the same dietary changes, may I join in here?

I was diagnosed last November with reactive hypoglycemia. I was put on the traditional diet of high-protein, complex carb, low GI foods, with 6 to 12 small meals a day. Thus, I put on 30 lbs in no time.

Then, my Dr put me on Atkins. My average blood sugar was 60 on Atkins. And I only lost 4 lbs in 5 weeks. So, I've switched over to CAD/CALP, behaving at my Reward meal, and I've lost 4 more lbs in only 1 1/2 weeks! Now, my average blood sugar has been between 90 and 95.

I think that the hardest thing about hypoglycemia is that there is no medication for it -- it's all diet. The good thing is that it doesn't lead to such severe conditions as blindness or loss of extremeties. I do know that by controlling the hypoglycemia now, I may avoid or delay Type 2 diabetes later.

Has anyone else had bad experiences with high fats and their blood sugar? I know that high protein is doing great things for me, and cutting back on the fat has evened out my blood sugar. I also know that everyone is very different where foods are concerned. Just would like to know if anyone has had this problem with either their hypoglycemia or diabetes.

Thank you.