Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) Support Group
The term hypoglycemia literally means "low blood sugar." Hypoglycemia can produce a variety of symptoms and effects but the principal problems arise from an inadequate supply of glucose as fuel to the brain, resulting in impairment of function. Derangements of function can range from vaguely "feeling bad" to coma and in the worst case, can be fatal.
Has anyone tried this diet yet?
It's no carb/low carb and low/no fat in the beginning and then gradually introduces "good" carbs back into your diet later.
I have really gained weight due to this condition - and another one - and I thought this was a good way to wean my body off all the carbs and rely on protein - maybe it will stabilize my blood sugar.
I guess it can't hurt to try - I can always stop. What I'm doing now is certainly not working.
Let me know your thoughts!
It's no carb/low carb and low/no fat in the beginning and then gradually introduces "good" carbs back into your diet later.
I have really gained weight due to this condition - and another one - and I thought this was a good way to wean my body off all the carbs and rely on protein - maybe it will stabilize my blood sugar.
I guess it can't hurt to try - I can always stop. What I'm doing now is certainly not working.
Let me know your thoughts!
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Personally, I go high on good fats such as avocados, almonds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, fish oil, etc. 50% of my diet is mainly green vegetables. I do about half my weight in grams of protein. I stick with the complex carbs, would say I do less carbs than your average person. This has been working for me, but again try different foods and just see how your body reacts.
I have been on the Dukan Diet for 2.5 weeks and have noticed an great improvement in my blood sugar levels - for the better. I still get hungry every 2 hours but the glycemic symptoms are greatly reduced - no dizziness, shaking, irritability, etc. I can actually hold off awhile before I need to eat. It's not an emergency. I still have symptoms once in awhile, it's not perfect - but much better than it was.
Some days, I have been able to go much longer between meals/snacks. I have been able to reduce the quantity of food I have to eat until my blood sugar comes back up.
I have been losing about 2 lbs per week.
The only downside is that your food selection is not good. But, towards the end of the diet you can add ome good carbs back in limited quantities.
I prefer not to overload on fats. I'm glad that works for you.