[pmjordan]

Are you sure your blood sugar level really is low (hypoglycaemia), that is, have you had it measured? Idiopathic postprandial syndrome is apparently much more common, presents similar symptoms except blood glucose levels aren't actually especially low and unlike hypoglycaemia, it does not appear to be dangerous (unless you're driving and it interferes with your concentration).

If you suffer from actual hypoglycaemia, I would not recommend leaving it untreated.

In the case of idiopathic postprandial syndrome, episodes seem to be brought on by the steep decline back to normal blood sugar levels, as opposed to actual lack of glucose. What this means is you can avoid the problem by not consuming sugary food and drink in the first place, or combining them with other, non-sugary foods. Basically, don't let your glucose levels get so high in the first place. Fasting for a day shouldn't bring on an episode (although you'll certainly be very hungry!) - eating sugary foods, then fasting, will, however.

Of course, YMMV and I'm not a doctor or even a nutritionist.

[johnthedebs]

Thanks for posting this! I've had this problem for a while and was convinced I was hypoglycemic but when I measured my blood sugar level, even at the peak of the symptoms, it was always perfectly normal. I had the blood glucose meter (and paranoia) because my sister is diabetic and I was afraid I might be too. It's somehow very comforting to be able to put a label on this and to know that it's not uncommon and (presumably) not dangerous.

[DanI-S]

I was always told that the thing that makes you irritable and cloudy-minded before eating breakfast in the morning is 'low blood sugar'. Sounds like it's probably just 'being hungry' :)