Just wondered if anyone else is affected by hypos and has any tips for coping with them.

I have had real issues with low blood sugar since I was a kid. I get some pretty full on symptoms with it. I'm ok if I have a constant supply of carbs (not good for my weight) or I get off them altogether (which can be a real trial in terms of symptoms). My best times were when I got onto the Atkins diet for about 3 years. His description of "hyperinsulinism" was a huge help as it clearly described why I'd been dealing with all my life.

Life here is just too tempting with the bounty of fresh fruit. Colder weather in the last fortnight has also led me to have pasta and potatoes a couple of times (big mistake) which has been very hard to shake off. 

I looked into the chemistry of it all and I understand why I experience the symptoms I do. They include dizziness, confusion, extreme clumsiness (like a drunk), unable to breath through my nose, feeling like I'm suffocating, palpitations and drifting off into unconsciousness. I will get back on an even keel, but it only takes a couple of lapses with something like rice, pasta, potatoes or bread and I'm back to square one. 

Right now I'm going cold turkey and staying carb free. Not much fun though.