Roberta Ruggiero

Roberta Ruggiero is the Founder and President of the Hypoglycemia Support Foundation (HSF), one of the longest-standing grassroots patient advocacy organizations in the United States. Since founding HSF in 1980, she has led the organization’s governance, strategy, program development, research, advocacy, and fundraising, raising over one million dollars in support without government funding. Driven by personal experience and a deep commitment to improving public health, Roberta has built HSF into a trusted resource for individuals living with hypoglycemia and related metabolic conditions worldwide.

Under her leadership, HSF has become a recognized authority in the fields of metabolic health and nutrition. Roberta has developed and implemented extensive programs that provide education, advocacy, and actionable guidance for managing hypoglycemia and diet-related illnesses. She has also engaged thousands of individuals in national surveys, publishing findings that have advanced the understanding of hypoglycemia and its impact on daily life. Her work has positioned HSF as a respected voice for patient support and public education.

Roberta is the author of The Do’s and Don’ts of Hypoglycemia: An Everyday Guide to Low Blood Sugar, now in its fifth edition, which has been praised by the American Library Association as “one of the best lay medical books in public libraries.” She has been featured in hundreds of media outlets, including print, radio, television, and online platforms, and continues to inspire others through public speaking, healthcare consulting, and leadership in holistic health advocacy. Her decades of dedication reflect a lifelong commitment to improving the lives of those affected by hypoglycemia.

• Community Health Charities of Florida
• Florida Speakers Association