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Roberta Ruggiero: Hypoglycemia and Mental Health

Friday 3rd February 2023

Roberta Ruggiero discusses her recovery from reactive hypoglycemia and her mission to educate others on The Kick Sugar Coach Podcast.
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Roberta Ruggiero’s Battle with Hypoglycemia: A Journey from Misdiagnosis to Advocacy

So he says, let's put it this way: if you change your diet, I promise you that you will get better. And, Florence, it took About Three Years. Now, during this time, I never spoke to anybody about it, not even my children.
Ever felt like your health issues were a mystery no one could solve? Roberta Ruggiero knows that feeling all too well. Her journey through reactive hypoglycemia is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride, marked by weight gain, intense cravings, and even a stint in a psych ward. All because no one realized she was dealing with hypoglycemia. In this episode of 'The Kick Sugar Coach Podcast', Roberta shares her eye-opening story that led her to found the Hypoglycemia Support Foundation.
She talks about how misunderstood this condition is and how its symptoms—like irritability, anxiety, and insomnia—often lead people on a wild goose chase for solutions. Spoiler alert: the answers might lie in a sugar-free diet and better self-care. Roberta’s mission now is to educate others about hypoglycemia, helping them avoid the pitfalls she faced. Her story is a wake-up call for anyone struggling with unexplained health issues, urging them to consider blood sugar levels as a possible culprit.
Tune in to hear Roberta’s inspiring journey and learn how whole foods and symptom monitoring can be game-changers for your health.
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