If you have symptoms of hypoglycaemia, it may be helpful to see a doctor for a checkup.

The hypoglycémies caused by other diseases are usually resolved by treating the causes: by removing the tumor in case of insulinoma (pancreatic tumor), by changing the medication, etc.

The majority of hypoglycaemia is cured by reorganizing the diet. Consulting a nutritionist can be helpful.

Food: the basis of treatment

The goal is to stabilize blood sugar. This prevents sudden drops in energy. Here are some recommendations:

• Take 3 meals per day at hours regular.
• Take a collation between meals.
• Limit the consumption of foods rich in sugars concentrates or “fast”: store-bought cakes and cookies, ice cream, jams, dried fruit (alone), etc.
• Eat enough dietary fiber (from 25 g to 38 g per day).
• Avoid drinkingalcohol with an empty stomach. A glass of alcohol with food is usually well tolerated.
• Limit the coffee and other drinks that contain caffeine because they lower blood sugar.

What to do in the event of a hypoglycemic attack

• If you have a pseudo-hypoglycemia : sit down, then eat a source of sucre, for example a fruit, a piece of pain or a muffin House.
• In case of hypoglycemia true, which meets the 3 criteria stated at the beginning of the sheet: sit down, then eat a source of concentrated sugar, for example a Juice or a candy.
• In any case, it is good to take a protein snack about twenty minutes later, like a piece of cheese or a few nuts.