Posted by amy_oz on September 19, 2002, at 18:22:48
In reply to Re: Alternatives » Roo, posted by Dinah on September 19, 2002, at 16:20:14
Hi,
I have problems with reactive hypoglycemia too. I knew about it years before the depression/anxiety diagnosis. The best thing I've found (other than trying to follow a generally healthy diet) is to keep a ready supply of nuts, seed and dried fruits on hand. My favourites are walnuts, macadamias, almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried apricots, apple, guava. This is after years of trying with many other meals and snacks (fresh fruit, muesli bars, biscuits, buns etc etc). The dried fruit and nuts are the only thing that stops the severe mood swings, shaking and spaciness that comes for me just a few hous after the last meal. The fruit and nuts generally have a low rating on the glycemic index.By the way reactive hyplgycemia is apparently due not to severly low blood sugar but having a sensitive adrenal system. The 'fight or flight' syndrome over reacting and kicking in when blood sugar hasn't really reached a dangerous level. From here theres obvious links to anxiety, depression etc etc.
I hope this helps,
Amy
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