Diagnosed with hypoglycemia 22 years ago. have kept it under control with diet and exercise for years. in past 6 months, i have been experiencing extremely sudden drops. go from my happy range of 92-100 down to 50's, 60's & 70's with little warning. has h

Protein is key: Carbohydrates, particularly simple carbohydrates, stimulates the release of insulin from our pancreas. The spike can be quite substantial. But if you eat carbohydrates along with protein, you can modulate this insulin response. For example, instead of eating plain crackers, combine it with cheese or peanut butter. So I always add protein to your carbohydrates and you will be fine.