Help with hypoglycemia

I have reactive hypoglycemia (which is the term they use when there is no apparent cause for it, like diabetes, etc.) and I run out of ideas for what to make for dinner that I can eat and my spouse will like. The same goes for the in-between meal snacks. Any ideas? I need creativity!!

how about going to a bookstore and browsing some of the diabetes cookbooks.   many cookbooks have pictures and also all the health nutrition.  Most have health nutrition by serving for recipes.... and these can help you makeover some of your favorite recipes...

try anchoring your meals and snacks with both a carb and a protein, and if possible, some of the healthy types of fat... it will help take longer to digest and be more satisfying.  For ex: a sliced apple dipped in 2 tbs of peanut butter.

Thanks for your help! Yeah I probably should go to the bookstore-my doctor's diet is so rigid though. For example, every day I need green vegetables and citrus fruits, every meal should include soluble and insoluble fiber along with protein, no potatoes, corn, and only half a small banana allowed. No fatty foods, only skim milk, no pudding or cheese..and such small portions. Plus if I get upset for any reason my body takes a dive and I pass out. My doctor isn't much help in anything other than giving me the diet..is there a specialist I should be seeing?

I have been diagnosed w/hypoglycemia as well, but have never passed out...I know I've always counted on nuts for snacks - I don't really analyze fats as much (I don't eat much fried foods) because I'm eating healthier fats. I just really have to watch refined sugars or I plummet - mood wise, energy, etc. Just like the site says, I'm not qualified to give medical advice, but I've researched a lot of natural supplements to regulate blood sugar and sugar cravings and these have helped a lot:

Magnesium, chromium - both are minerals helpful in regulating blood sugar - really helped my cravings.

Gymnema is a good supplement for cravings. This site helped me:http://www.shakeoffthesugar.net/sugar-craving s.html

Also make sure you're taking a good multi B supplement. This also keeps energy up so you're not craving sugar to boost yourself.

I know you were asking about meals, but just thought I'd give you some tips I've used. With reactive hypo as mild as mine is, I simply limit (not all!) carbs at dinner, just a small portion size, and eat a decent amount of chicken, pork, beans, burger, or protein. The key also is eating frequently - don't go more than 1.5 to 2 hours without some nuts ( I keep nuts in the car) with an apple, or carbsmart yogurt. I think portion size is a huge key. Even if you're eating some not so healthy glycemic foods - it's so much worse on your blood sugar levels if you're eating a large amount than less than your palm-size.

If you find yourself passing out regularly, tho - I would definitely see a dr.