Eat 6 or 7 small meals a day at regular intervals. Don't skip meals. Fruits, vegetables, cereals, potatoes, and breads should contribute the carbohydrates in your diet. Between meals, eat snacks such as eggs, chicken, nuts, cheese, or skim milk. Avoid eating sugar, sweetened desserts, jelly, jams, honey, syrup, candy, sweetened fruits, and soft drinks.
Alcoholic beverages can trigger hypoglycemia, particularly when taken on an empty stomach.
Be very careful about your intake if you are prone to low blood sugar. If you have frequent attacks, don't drive or operate heavy machinery. You develop the symptoms of low blood sugar. HealthSquare is solely to be used as an informational resource and should never be used to replace contact with your licensed healthcare provider. Inc. All rights reserved.