Problem: Article: Simple carbohydrates are digested rapidly, causing a sharp increase in blood glucose which can trigger reactive hypoglycemia. Concentrated sweets mainly contain simple carbohydrates, also called simple sugars. You want to eat foods with a low glycemic index. Glycemic index offers information on how foods affect blood glucose and insulin. A lower number indicates a smaller effect. Read food labels looking for terms like sugar, honey, molasses, fructose, corn syrup, corn sweetener, and high-fructose corn syrup. Products like candy, cookies, cakes, fruit drinks, soft drinks, and ice cream are concentrated sweets which will have a high glycemic index You can use sugar substitutes like sucralose (Splenda), saccharin (Sweet'N Low), and aspartame (Equal) to replace table sugar. Read the labels on "sugar-free" foods, carefully. They may contain other ingredients that can raise your blood glucose too rapidly. Sugar substitutes may cause other health problems. Glucose enters the bloodstream more slowly over a longer period of time when these types of nutrients are eaten. Incorporate starch-containing foods like whole grain breads and pasta, potatoes, corn, and beans into your diet. Protein and healthy fats help to regulate blood sugar and prevent high blood sugar spikes followed by blood sugar dips (hypoglycemia). Fiber also does this. Protein can be found in animal sources as well as legumes (beans and peas), nuts, and seeds. Use complex carbohydrates and proteins as your major energy source. Complex carbohydrates are made up of simple sugars connected together, like beads on a chain. These complex sugars are harder to digest. It takes a while for proteins to be converted into glucose in the body. This slower digestion is why your blood glucose levels rise in a more gradual fashion. Healthy fats should be a major energy source too. They maintain proper blood sugar levels and they also provide long satiety. Fiber is a non-digestible complex carbohydrate found in plants. The soluble type of fiber is found in legumes, oat products, and in fruit as pectin. When soluble fiber dissolves in water, it forms a sticky gel. Stomach emptying, digestion, and the absorption of glucose are delayed. Canned fruits with added sugars could lead to reactive hypoglycemia. Eat fresh fruit or canned fruits without added sugars. Insoluble fiber, like wheat bran, does not dissolve in water. It adds to bulk to the stool and helps keep your bowel movements regular. It could be a healthy part of your diet, but it will not help with the reactive hypoglycemia. The goal is to keep your blood glucose levels as even as possible. Experiment to see what works best for you. Make every meal well-balanced by eating complex carbohydrates, protein, and a fibrous food together. Snacks do not necessarily have to contain all three. Your options range from eating 3 larger meals a day with 3 healthy snacks or eating up to 6 smaller meals, evenly spaced throughout the day, with an evening snack. Both of these "drugs" can exacerbate the symptoms of reactive hypoglycemia. Alcohol lowers blood glucose levels. Caffeine stimulates the production of adrenaline. Do not counteract your efforts to prevent hypoglycemia. In some studies, the acute consumption of alcohol increased insulin secretion, thus decreasing blood glucose levels. Do not magnify your fight-or-flight symptoms (hunger, anxiety, sweating, rapid heartbeat, and faintness) by consuming caffeine. Excess weight has been shown to interfere with the body processes which control your blood glucose levels. Lose any excess weight with a healthy diet and exercise. You can get an idea of your ideal by referring to your body mass index (BMI), a screening tool that uses your height and weight to determine your body mass. If you are 20 years or older, a healthy BMI is in the range of 18.5 to 24.9. The formula is: weight (lb) / [height (in)]2 X 703. It is best to consult a doctor when trying to lose weight.
Summary: Do not eat concentrated sweets or meals high in simple carbohydrates. Make complex carbohydrates and protein an important part of your diet. Add soluble fiber to your diet. Personalize the size and frequency of your meals. Limit the alcohol and caffeine in your diet. Maintain a healthy weight.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If possible, meet where you won't be recognized. You don't want your parents, your relatives, community leaders, or your parents' friends to see you while you're out with your boyfriend. Meet when your parents think you're somewhere else, you could pretend to have a club meeting, or to be hanging out with a friend. You might even sneak out of the house at night. If you live in a city, you could meet almost anywhere: a big city park, a free museum, a scenic hill, or a little cafe in your favorite neighborhood. The same goes for the suburbs, although it might be harder to get around if you and your boyfriend don't have your own cars. If you live in a rural area, you might need to meet up outdoors. Don't hang out with your boyfriend in the park across the street from your house, or the local supermarket, or anywhere that your parents or their friends might run into you. When you go out with your boyfriend, your parents will probably want to know where you are. It may be best to bring a friend or two with you when you go out. That way, when they call you, you can just say "Oh, I'm with Amy," and then put Amy on the phone with them to verify that indeed, you are with her and not your boyfriend! This is a classic move, but you'll need to be very careful about your story to pull off. The basic idea: if you want to meet up with your boyfriend after hours or even stay over at his house, tell your parents that you are sleeping over at a friend's house. If your parents insist on meeting your friends, then you should use a good friend (who your parents have met) to corroborate your story. Tell your friend about your plan. If possible if you are completely certain that you can trust your friend's parents have your friend's parents agree to pretend that you're sleeping over. It helps if you name a friend whose house you've slept over at many times before. If your parents are suspicious, they might call your friend's parents to check out your story. Consider whether this is likely to happen. If so, then you may not want to risk it. Understand the risks: if you bring your boyfriend into your parents' space, then you are giving them a huge opportunity to find out about him. Wait for a time when they aren't home, a whole weekend is even better. If you sneak your boyfriend into your house while your parents are home, make sure that he has a secret way to enter and escape. Try to bring him in once your parents are asleep, and be extremely quiet so that they don't suspect anything. Keep the noise level down so you can listen for your parents voices or footsteps in case they're walking toward your room. Be prepared to hide him under the bed or in a closet at a moment's notice, or have him leave through the window if possible! Don't leave any evidence that your boyfriend was there. Your parents will get suspicious if they see a men's comb or a men's jacket. If he gives you a gift (a note, a photo, a bouquet of flowers) don't leave it out in the open!
Summary:
Be careful about when and where you meet. Consider going out in groups. Say you're sleeping over at a friend's house. Be very careful about inviting your boyfriend over to your house.