High glycemic crash after pub food night

Yesterday went to pub after work with some colleagues for pre-Christmas. I had 3 little bun sliders with various fillings (pulled pork, bacon, etc.), thin yam fries, 3 2 inch wide appetizer pieces of pizza, 1 baked pretzel, some vegetable crudites and cheese slices.

Plus a large pineapple juice drink. Yea, I ate maybe too much? But I didn't feel completely full afterwards.

Afterwards I felt awful. even after walking home only 2 km...I was actually physically drained/tired and had a sugar crash, ready to fall asleep at 8:30 pm. Too early.

The food I ate wasn't totally unhealthy but just too high glycemic for my body. My body can no longer handle alot of bread, too rich cheeses, etc.

But I'm certain enough people can eat what I ate, and feel fine for the rest of the evening. Along with a beer or 2.

Note: I didn't have any dessert with sugar at this meal. On that same day I had a small biscotti at 7:30 am , about 10 hrs. earlier and was fine.

Pineapple juice and a pretzel are incredibly high carb. Those would set me off, too. I really struggle with reactive hypoglycemia. If I eat a lot of carby stuff I feel hungry like I need to gnaw off my arm.

Juice can take you by surprise. I had a mug of apple cider on an empty stomach and had the WORST sugar crash afterwards.

The reason why I ordered a juice at a pub..was that I didn't want to pay an inflated price for a glass of wine which I would only consume 1/4 of it because I'm slightly allergic to alcoholic drinks..

A red face/ears among work colleagues doesn't flatter me.. :o
I don't like mineral water.

I usually just order water - regular old tap water - if I'm not planning to drink. Usually I'm not charged (particularly when I'm eating) - but I've never been charged much.

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Originally Posted by Blueberry

I usually just order water - regular old tap water - if I'm not planning to drink. Usually I'm not charged (particularly when I'm eating) - but I've never been charged much.

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+1. I typically don't drink alcohol at work functions and usually just stick to plain ol' water.

Sometimes I'll have a non-alcoholic beer - honestly they don't taste any worse to me than regular factory beer. I feel uncomfortable taking up space at the bar without ordering anything.

If I am not having wine or beer, I usually get a club soda with lime.