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Functional Hypoglycemia Diet

Hypoglycemia is a condition in which the body's blood sugar falls to abnormally low levels, according to the Mayo Clinic. This can lead to seizures, unconsciousness, blurred vision and mental confusion. Prescription medication can be used to treat hypoglycemia, but another route includes adoption of a hypoglycemic diet.

  1. Hypoglycemic Diet

    • According to the Hypoglycemia Support Foundation, the goal of a hypoglycemic diet is to keep blood-sugar levels normalized throughout the day. As carbohydrates are most directly responsible for changes in blood sugar levels, this approach revolves around restriction and control of carbohydrate intake. These foods include sugary items, white flour, caffeine and alcohol. Instead of these, base your diet on a standard amount (20 to 30 grams) of healthy carbs, such as fruits, grains and vegetable. Eat five to six small meals spaced two to three hours apart to further stabilize blood sugar. Include both lean protein (meat, poultry, or seafood) and healthy fat (nuts, seeds, and oils) in each meal, and keep your diet balanced.

    Record-Keeping

    • The Hypoglycemic Support Foundation also recommends that you maintain a food log for the first few weeks of the diet, noting the foods you consume and your symptoms. Over time, this will provide a key to correlations between certain foods and certain symptoms. When you become aware of these problems, eliminate the offending food, replacing it with another item from the healthy categories.

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