HYPOGLYCEMIA PREVENTION AND TREATMENT - The Johns Hopkins Patient Guide to Diabetes

For people with diabetes, drinking juice or eating candy during low blood sugar makes sense. But if you don’t have diabetes and experience hypoglycemia, sugar might be the worst advice you could follow. Here’s why: Fast sugar causes a blood sugar spike — followed by a reactive crash — creating a cycle of highs and lows that keeps your body under constant stress. Instead, you want steady fuel: ➡️Eat protein and fiber to slow sugar absorption ➡️Include healthy fats for longer-lasting energy ➡️Choo