Just to agree with coldethyl - I have got reactive hypoglycaemia on and off as far back as I can remember (self-diagnosed - two of my sons get it too)- and it is not consistent ie it does not happen at a specific blood sugar level ( mine have always been normal) - it just only happens sometimes. (I've had tests too - eg once when I had hypo gl symptoms my level was 4.4 but could barely function - pouring with sweat and trembling so much I could hardly take the blood! This is within normal range).
It started getting worse during the second half of my cycle before I was peri-menopausal - that stage when pms gets worse but periods are still regular. I used to carry glucose tablets round with me to stop getting the shakes and sweats. I learnt that it would happen for me most likely mid/late morning so I changed what I ate for breakfast and learnt to control it by always having muesli/oats for breakfast (big bowl) as well as fruit, and a banana mid morning.
Lately since going on a diet -recommended by my sonto lose some weight - I have virtually cut out sugars and carbs - to no more than once a day sometimes none ie cereal, oats, bread pasta, rice and spuds - obvs no biccies/cakes etc - and eat more protein and nuts etc and it's amazing the difference. I don't fuss about foods that contain carbs ie I eat those eg lentils etc - but just cut out the ones mentioned and it really does stabilise the blood sugar. Btw I do eat choc now and again or even a pud when I got out to eat but occasional sugar /carbs are fine as is wine at the w/e
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I regularly take cod lover oil - one of the few supplements I think is worth taking - for a little extra vit D at this time of year (I get plenty in the summer and hopefully my stores last most of the winter) - and it doesn't affect me.
Seriously Sarai - do try this - it will really help regulate your insulin - not sure where you are in menopause but hormonal changes also affect blood sugar as well so the more you can control with diet the better
Hurdity x