Diet for Hypoglycemia

what type of foods do i eat for hypoglycemia?

I wanted to change around my diet I dont have diabetes but my blood sugar runs low and I feel like i am constantly testing & I feel "low" at 75 & feel like i have to eat right awayto spike it back up. what type of diet is best for me? how often should I eat?what is too low?how long do I wait to test again before i eat & should I test every time I feel "low" or just eat then wait? any examples thanks a lot

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1. i have got diabetes and at the hospital i was told that i should drink a sugary drink (lucazade sport is good because it contains carbohydrate aswell) and some form of carbohydrate then wait 10 minutes and check again. i dont always do this as it isnt always possible but i do carry some lucazade tablets with me. For you to be hypo your bllod sugar should probalby be below 4mmol but it is not that serious and you may not feel it until you are below 2.5mmol. Hope this helps!
2. you want to be eating food with a low glycaemic index (takes longer for the vody to absorb) as this avoids a sudden sugar spike and then drop. Things like brown rice and pasta and wholegrain breads are good. Try googling low GI diet and there should be lots of things that you can try. You want to be checking whenever you feel low and then give it 20 minutes after you've eaten to check again as food can take this long to start working. Try and eat regularly, lots of small meals is better than a few big ones as it distributes your carbs more evenly. Hope you get it sorted soon!
3. I know a beverage that can help you. It is certified as Low Glycemic, good for your body intake. If you want to know more about what this drink is, let me know and I would be glad to help you out!