Dear Family and Friends,

February 14th, Valentine’s Day, is fast approaching. You can see the ads in the newspapers, magazines, store displays and especially on the internet. Although still a few weeks away, you may already be thinking about what you want to get your husband, wife, significant other, daughter, son or best friend.

Whether you purchase something extravagant or send a simple card or greeting, the message is universal… “I love you!”

My message to you, my dear readers…especially if you are dealing with the symptoms of hypoglycemia…is to love yourself this Valentine’s Day! Love yourself first and foremost…and then you will be able to share that love with everyone else in your circle of life.

Many of you have read my story. Yes, I know firsthand the plight of the hypoglycemic because I have been there. I overcame 10 years of this debilitating illness, which included visits to dozens of doctors, an endless number of tests, and thousands of worthless and sometimes dangerous pills. I was even subjected to the administration of Electric Shock Therapy—a horrific experience. A simple GTT (glucose tolerance test) and proper DIET finally led me on the [...]

I would like to take time to thank each and every one of you who has e-mailed their story, question or concern this past year. While I am both honored and privileged that you would open up your minds and hearts to me.  I am equally frustrated because I cannot answer all of you. One reason is the huge amount of requests and the other is that the questions asked often need medical intervention.

What I can do though, is to help you jump start the New Year and make your healing journey a little easier by listing short, simple suggestions that will help you take control of your hypoglycemia symptoms:

Education: This is a must if you want to control your symptoms and make the healing process as painless as possible. Knowledge and understanding of the causes, effects and treatment of hypoglycemia is imperative!  Read every book you can, scan every website that is available on the Internet and even listen to some excellent CD’s. Check out the one offered on our website with Dr. Douglas M. Baird…it’s excellent!

Diet/Symptom Diary: I can’t stress enough the importance of keeping a diet/symptom diary. [...]