[LiteraryLark]

Last night I had an episode of low blood sugar and felt really sick.

Yesterday I ate...

An oatmeal (150)

My lunch consisted of:
Half a serving of blueberries and strawberries (65)
A serving of carrots (25)
A cheese stick (70)
Half a serving of turkey pepperoni (35)

For a Snack:
A Banana (105)
and half a zucchini (15)

For dinner I had:
Boca burger w/ bread and ketchup (150) and half a serving of blueberries and strawberries (65)

For a Snack
1/2 a zucchini (15)

And when I came home I had
A salad (70)

And then after my salad I started feeling the symptoms of low blood sugar, and when I told my dad he told me to eat some protein, so I had a small portion of turkey pepperoni (35) and a chocolate bar (220).

I know calorie-wise it was way, way, under my normal intake. I usually have 1100-1300 calories but it felt like I ate more than I did.

I am wondering if to prevent low blood sugar do I need more sugar in my diet? And how do I do that without over-extending my calorie intake?

Originally Posted by LiteraryLark

Last night I had an episode of low blood sugar and felt really sick.

Yesterday I ate...

An oatmeal (150)

My lunch consisted of:
Half a serving of blueberries and strawberries (65)
A serving of carrots (25)
A cheese stick (70)
Half a serving of turkey pepperoni (35)

For a Snack:
A Banana (105)
and half a zucchini (15)

For dinner I had:
Boca burger w/ bread and ketchup (150) and half a serving of blueberries and strawberries (65)

For a Snack
1/2 a zucchini (15)

And when I came home I had
A salad (70)

And then after my salad I started feeling the symptoms of low blood sugar, and when I told my dad he told me to eat some protein, so I had a small portion of turkey pepperoni (35) and a chocolate bar (220).

I know calorie-wise it was way, way, under my normal intake. I usually have 1100-1300 calories but it felt like I ate more than I did.

I am wondering if to prevent low blood sugar do I need more sugar in my diet? And how do I do that without over-extending my calorie intake?

Did you actually measure it to confirm? Our body knows how to convert protein and fat into sugar. When we lose fat, my understanding is that is oxidized (we use the energy from it) then we breath some of the "leftovers" out in the form of carbon dioxide. It is important to drink a lot of water while you are burning fat. So is your blood sugar is getting too low than a carbohydrate will make your blood sugar higher faster but eating in a more balanced way (not all carbs) will prevent spikes. I wouldn't reach for a high sugar food (but drink a lot of water and maybe eat something) unless you have confirmed your blood sugar gets extremely low. This is my opinion and I have generalized (maybe I am a bit off) the science of it all.....

Protein does not raise blood sugar. Carbs do. I am a type 2 diabetic. When my blood sugar drops I usually grab anything with carbs. I might have a bit of jam or pure maple syrup. I also carry with me some glucose tablets. One tablet has 4 grams of carbs and 20 calories. I buy them at Walmart for about a dollar a container.

There are many fallacies about how to best treat Type II Diabetes. When someone I know with it followed ADA diet guidelines, his diabetes worsened. (He had been cutting back his carbs because he would take measures of his blood sugar and notice it made it worse then his doctor sent him to nutritionist who said, "you aren't eating enough carbs." He followed the diet she told him to exactly (this person is a perfectionist) and then at his next doctor appointment his A1C reading was the worst it had ever been in a very significant way. This person started eating as this doctor is suggesting in the Youtube/Tedtalk video below and his blood sugars dropped significantly, he lost weight, feels better, etc. He is not young and has had A1C readings above 10 for years and years. His A1C as measured at the doc's office went down from well above in the 10s to well under 10(7.something). His morning glucose readings are much better. He has not changed his medications--they have been the same for years. Of course carbs do raise blood sugar more quickly than proteins and fats so if her blood sugar lows are extreme it is the best short term fix.

Reversing Type 2 diabetes starts with ignoring the guidelines | Sarah Hallberg

[LiteraryLark]

Good thing to know about the carbs. I know i really restricted myself on carbs but will try to incorporate more of it