Reactive Hypoglecimia rears its ugly head...again!

Before anyone yells at me, I've been eating! Its just that I haven't been particulary hungry lately so sometimes I forget to eat between that every 3 - 4 hour window. And when I don't, wham!, "heart attack". I just had one although I just had some milk and protein powder 3 hours ago. Does milk sugar not count as carbs? Anyhoo, I am just venting b/c I am frustrated. I don't want to have to eat every 3-4 hours for the rest of my life. My bf is suggesting that I get a referal for a endocrine doc and I guess I am going to have to do that. My new doc suggested that I try eating more protein than carbs, thinking that protein will last in the blood longer I guess. Its a good theory but apparently my body wants CARBS not protein. So eating cheese sticks (5 carbs) instead of zone bars (16 carbs) is not going to be the answer it seems. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks guys! p.s. its been so long since I have had these attacks that I left my meter at work. So I have no idea what my reading is. Doesn't matter anyway b/c the difference between well and major attack is always like 5 points anyway.

Hey there young Lady! I think your BF has the right idea! Get that referral and have someone take a closer look to find a way of dealing with this! Know it's frustrating but keep the faith! Know you will get the answers you seek! Take care, Julio

I don't know that my answer is any real help to you, but it seems to me that the reactive hypoglycemia episodes were harder and harder to bring on the further out from surgery I got. At one year, they were still pretty easy to come by. Now, they are very few and very far between. When they happen, it's tryly MY full fault b/c I'm just not paying ANY proper attention to myself. So, hang in there, speak w/your doc and just remember- you've got to do what you've got to do. So, it may be inconvenient to eat 5 times a day, but...if you gotta, you gotta. Best wishes to you, Lisa C

No that is very helpful actually. I am more than willing to admit that my recent health issues are due to my not eating on a regular schedule. I am waiting to hear back from my PCP about a referral for a endocrine doc. In the meantime, I am remembering to eat every few hours. Thanks alot, I always appreciate your help.