Sparky,

I too have hypoglycemia. I don't claim to know it all but I have recently discovered a very great new product. Lara Bars seem to work wonderfully for mid ride snack or post ride. They don't have any added sweeteners. Basically they are just fruit with nuts. It's cool because it's got the nuts in them to slow down the absorption of the fruit sugars and it will sustain me for a good 2 to 3 hours depending on if I'm riding/running or just studying. I tend to need to eat frequently but I hear that comes with the territory. Peanut butter has been a lifesaver for me too. I am a student and a cyclist so I ride to and from campus which is about 10 miles each way. I have been so busy at school that I didn't eat enough to 'get home' and had to bust out my emergency peanut butter sandwich. A total lifesaver. I encourage this. Make a simple peanut butter sandwich on a hearty type of bread (not white). This can make your whole world better. I don't know about you but I mutate into a whole other evil person when my blood sugar crashes. It can get ugly so I always try to have something on hand in case the 'evil one' decides to come out and snap someones head off Hope your doctors appointment gives you some insight too.