What are some of the main medical treatments for reactive hypoglycemia?

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    The main medical treatment for reactive hypoglycemia involves addressing any identifiable underlying medical conditions. In the absence of such conditions, lifestyle and dietary modifications, including balancing meal composition and increasing fiber intake, may help alleviate symptoms.

    When RH occurs as a result of an identifiable underlying medical condition, treating that condition is the first line of care.[1]

    Otherwise, although there are currently no dietary guidelines in place for RH management, lifestyle, and dietary modifications may reduce the severity of symptoms.[2] Dietary changes may include balancing meal composition (combining complex carbohydrates, proteins, and fats), eating more frequently, reducing meal sizes, avoiding trigger foods (simple sugars and processed carbohydrates), and increasing fiber consumption.[3][2][4][5] Lifestyle modifications, such as regular exercise, may also be recommended when appropriate.[1]