High carb/sugar foods stimulate the production of insulin, which is bad for hypoglycemics. A common result is that the hypoglycemic individual suffers a "sugar low" a half hour to an hour after eating sweets or carbs.

Hypoglycemics should eat a balanced diet with more protein than the average. A high sugar diet will tend to make the condition worse rather than better, especially over time. The body doesn't like being subjected to those extremes. A small dose of waffles (no syrup) is allowed, but who can eat a small dose of waffles?!

I know all this because I have a mild case of hypoglycemia myself. I've never been diagnosed, but I have all the symptoms.


www.dietitian.com/hypoglyc.html

"The dietary treatment for hypoglycemia is slightly reduced carbohydrates (50% of calories), slightly increased protein (20% of calories) and six small meals per day. With a regular meal pattern, your hypoglycemic symptoms should lessen and you will probably feel better. This diet is very similar to a diabetic diet that does not include sweets or sugars. Two 4" pancakes or 2 frozen round waffles are allowed and can be exchanged for 2 starch breads for breakfast, but no syrup. Try fresh fruit (1/4 to 1/2 cup) on the pancakes or waffles instead."