MightyFall
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I was low carb from March to June, initially started a ketogenic diet but progressed to a moderate carb diet. Throughout this awful, groggy journey I was experiencing reactive hypoglycemia (something that was never an issue before). Ever since I started introducing carbs as the main macronutrient in my diet I've been experiencing some problems. I'm balancing sugar and starch (more starch), some protein and low-moderate fat. My diet consists of whole foods, such as rice, fruits, corn, plenty of salt, dairy, meat etc.
My reactive hypolgycemia has in fact worsened, and I know I'm insulin resistant. I am continuously short of breath (especially post-meal), I get bouts of brain fog and poor focus/concentration.
Any suggestions would be helpful. I tried completely eliminating sugar (symptoms got even worse), keeping a moderate carb/fat ratio, eating a good amount of protein with meals, supplements (chromium, biotin, manganese, vitamin E, iodine, B complex vitamins), eating low GI foods. My blood tests are completely normal apart from a slightly low blood count. I initially assumed it was my metabolism switching to utilizing glucose again but I have been feeling like this for three months.
My reactive hypolgycemia has in fact worsened, and I know I'm insulin resistant. I am continuously short of breath (especially post-meal), I get bouts of brain fog and poor focus/concentration.
Any suggestions would be helpful. I tried completely eliminating sugar (symptoms got even worse), keeping a moderate carb/fat ratio, eating a good amount of protein with meals, supplements (chromium, biotin, manganese, vitamin E, iodine, B complex vitamins), eating low GI foods. My blood tests are completely normal apart from a slightly low blood count. I initially assumed it was my metabolism switching to utilizing glucose again but I have been feeling like this for three months.