The #1 Cause of Hypoglycemia: What Most Doctors Overlook

Hypoglycemia is one of those frustrating conditions where patients often know more about their symptoms than their doctors. If you’ve struggled with hypoglycemia, you’re probably familiar with the sudden crashes, the irritability, and the desperate need to eat every couple of hours just to feel normal.

Despite how common these experiences are, the medical system rarely offers a satisfying answer—or an effective solution. But after over 25 years of working with patients (and having personally experienced hypoglycemia myself), I’ve found that the root cause of hypoglycemia is often linked to digestion.

Let’s explore why your digestive health may be the missing piece in solving your blood sugar crashes.

What Is Hypoglycemia?

Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar levels, but not everyone who experiences it will show abnormal readings on a lab test. Many people with hypoglycemia “just know” when it’s happening—they feel weak, shaky, lightheaded, anxious, or irritable if they go too long without eating.

For some, this means needing to eat every two hours just to function normally. Others may experience sudden crashes in energy after meals, leading to intense cravings for sugar or carbohydrates to stabilize their blood sugar again.

But why does this happen in the first place?

How Digestion Affects Blood Sugar Levels

Most people (including many doctors) assume that hypoglycemia is a purely metabolic issue. But in my experience, poor digestion and nutrient absorption are some of the biggest contributors to hypoglycemia.

Here’s why:

1. If you don’t properly digest your food, you can’t extract enough nutrients from it.
2. Without adequate nutrients, your body struggles to maintain stable blood sugar levels.
3. As a result, your blood sugar drops faster, making you feel weak, hungry, and irritable.

This is why people with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), chronic diarrhea, constipation, or other digestive disorders often suffer from hypoglycemia. Even if they eat plenty of food, their bodies aren’t fully absorbing the nutrients they need to sustain balanced energy levels.

Personal Experience: From Hypoglycemia to Healing

or most of my youth and into my 30s, I had severe hypoglycemia. I had to eat constantly just to feel normal. People told me I had a “fast metabolism,” but in reality, I was dealing with undiagnosed malabsorption.

At the time, I also had IBS and frequent diarrhea. My digestive system was in rough shape, but I didn’t realize how bad it was until I started healing.

As I treated my IBS and my digestion improved, something amazing happened—my hypoglycemia disappeared.

• I no longer needed to eat every two hours.
• I stopped feeling shaky or irritable if I skipped a meal.
• I could go long stretches without food and simply feel normal hunger, not panic-inducing blood sugar crashes.

Over the years, I’ve seen this happen for countless patients as well. When they heal their gut, their blood sugar stabilizes—even if they don’t have obvious digestive symptoms.

Hidden Digestive Issues That Can Cause Hypoglycemia

Even if you don’t have noticeable gut problems, your digestion may still be affecting your blood sugar levels. Here’s why:

1. “Silent” Malabsorption Conditions

Not everyone with poor digestion has obvious digestive symptoms.

For example, celiac disease (a severe reaction to gluten) often causes nutrient malabsorption even in people who don’t have stomach issues.

Many people with undiagnosed celiac disease struggle with low blood sugar, fatigue, and constant hunger because their body isn’t absorbing nutrients properly. Once they remove gluten and allow their gut to heal, their blood sugar stabilizes.

But gluten isn’t the only culprit—there are hundreds of other causes of poor digestion and malabsorption.

2. IBS, SIBO, and Gut Dysbiosis

Conditions like IBS, SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), or an imbalance in gut bacteria (dysbiosis) can prevent your body from absorbing key nutrients. This makes it harder for your system to regulate blood sugar levels.

For example:

• Chronic diarrhea flushes out nutrients before they can be absorbed.
• Bacterial imbalances interfere with proper digestion and blood sugar regulation.
• Constipation slows metabolism and disrupts normal nutrient absorption.

3. Candida and Yeast Overgrowth

Many people with hypoglycemia crave sugar constantly—and it’s not just because of blood sugar swings. In some cases, Candida (yeast) overgrowth in the gut may be playing a role.

Candida thrives on sugar and can actually contribute to blood sugar crashes by altering how your body processes carbohydrates.

How to Fix Hypoglycemia by Healing Your Gut

If you’re struggling with hypoglycemia, treating the root cause is the key to long-term relief. Here’s where to start:

1. Identify and Treat Underlying Gut Issues

• Get tested for celiac disease, food sensitivities, SIBO, and gut dysbiosis.
• Address IBS, chronic diarrhea, or constipation to improve nutrient absorption.
• Reduce inflammation in the gut with an anti-inflammatory diet.

2. Support Blood Sugar Stability with Balanced Nutrition

• Prioritize protein, healthy fats, and fiber at every meal.
• Avoid refined sugars and processed carbs that cause rapid blood sugar swings.
• Try small, frequent meals while your gut is healing.

3. Restore Gut Health with Targeted Probiotics

One of the best ways to support digestion and nutrient absorption is by using a high-quality probiotic—specifically, a spore-based probiotic.

Liquid Spore Probiotics from GutShields are uniquely designed to:
✔ Survive stomach acid and reach the intestines alive.
✔ Support a balanced gut microbiome for better digestion.
✔ Improve nutrient absorption, which may help stabilize blood sugar.
✔ Reduce gut inflammation that could be contributing to hypoglycemia.

Unlike traditional probiotics, GutShields’ Liquid Spore Probiotics are formulated to rebuild gut health from the inside out. If you’re struggling with hypoglycemia, IBS, or digestive issues, addressing your microbiome could be the missing piece.

Final Thoughts: You CAN Fix Hypoglycemia

If you’ve been battling low blood sugar crashes, constant hunger, or the need to eat every two hours, know that there’s hope.

Hypoglycemia isn’t just about eating more—it’s about absorbing nutrients better.

By healing your gut, balancing your microbiome, and restoring proper digestion, you can finally break free from hypoglycemia and regain control of your energy levels.

Are you ready to restore your gut and take back your health? Try Liquid Spore Probiotics from GutShields today and experience the difference a healthy microbiome can make.