Hi everybody!

[Bubbsie]

First reading 1 hour after breakfast ( 3x weetabix protein ) and metformin tablet14

Bob...if I have got it right..is that from 8.2 to 14 one hour after eating?...if so you will need to wait another hour & test again...when you test an hour after eating your meter will show you the highest level your BG will peak at (rise to)...the really important number here is the one after two hours...that will show you how your body had dealt with that rise...if it has come down to less than 2-3mmols...that's what you are aiming for...Weetabix comes into the high GI category...so I avoid it...carbohydrates that break down quickly during digestion have a higher glycaemic index ... these high GI carbohydrates...baked potato...white bread...rice... Weetabix...release their glucose into the blood quickly...hence the big rise...while Weetabix is high on the GI index...some can tolerate them better than others...as said wait for another hour...test...then if you are above the expected rise...Weetabix should be avoided.

 

[Bob1967]

Bob...if I have got it right..is that from 8.2 to 14 one hour after eating?...if so you will need to wait another hour & test again...when you test an hour after eating your meter will show you the highest level your BG will peak at (rise to)...the really important number here is the one after two hours...that will show you how your body had dealt with that rise...if it has come down to less than 2-3mmols...that's what you are aiming for...Weetabix comes into the high GI category...so I avoid it...carbohydrates that break down quickly during digestion have a higher glycaemic index ... these high GI carbohydrates...baked potato...white bread...rice... Weetabix...release their glucose into the blood quickly...hence the big rise...while Weetabix is high on the GI index...some can tolerate them better than others...as said wait for another hour...test...then if you are above the expected rise...Weetabix should be avoided.

Hi Bubbsie, yes that was after 1 hour just tested again and it is 8.6 do you think I should test 1 and 2 hours or just 2? I'm following the advice in the book you recommend, was 8.2 very high for first reading of day? I had been awake for a while but hadn't eaten. Sorry for all the questions, thanks again.

 

[Bubbsie]

Hi Bubbsie, yes that was after 1 hour just tested again and it is 8.6 do you think I should test 1 and 2 hours or just 2? I'm following the advice in the book you recommend, was 8.2 very high for first reading of day? I had been awake for a while but hadn't eaten. Sorry for all the questions, thanks again.

Actually Bob...after two hours that's a very small rise...I wouldn't say 8.2 is excessively high for waking figures given how new you are to diabetes...you need to give yourself some leeway...as for testing every hour...I occasionally do that...just to see how high certain foods make my BG rise...mainly when I am trying something new...for now maybe test after two hours...then when you have found a routine that suits you...only test after an hour if you introduce new food/drinks...when you test on waking...best to do it as soon as you can after waking...once we're up and about it does tend to rise...the best approach is slow & steady...testing regularly...finding what foods you tolerate best...then establishing a routine.

 

[Bob1967]

Actually Bob...after two hours that's a very small rise...I wouldn't say 8.2 is excessively high for waking figures given how new you are to diabetes...you need to give yourself some leeway...as for testing every hour...I occasionally do that...just to see how high certain foods make my BG rise...mainly when I am trying something new...for now maybe test after two hours...then when you have found a routine that suits you...only test after an hour if you introduce new food/drinks...when you test on waking...best to do it as soon as you can after waking...once we're up and about it does tend to rise...the best approach is slow & steady...testing regularly...finding what foods you tolerate best...then establishing a routine.

Thanks Bubbsie, that is re assuring. I will just stick to 2 hours for now then. Am I correct in saying that if the increase is less than 2 - 3 mmols it is ok to eat the food I have just tested for? I am starting to think (with my limited knowledge) this is leaning towards type 2 rather than type 1 but hopefully I will know over the next few days.

 

[Bubbsie]

Thanks Bubbsie, that is re assuring. I will just stick to 2 hours for now then. Am I correct in saying that if the increase is less than 2 - 3 mmols it is ok to eat the food I have just tested for? I am starting to think (with my limited knowledge) this is leaning towards type 2 rather than type 1 but hopefully I will know over the next few days.

Bob.. no more than a 2-3mmol rise two hours after eating is the recommended range...so it's a good start...surprised since Weetabix plays havoc with me...you can once you gain more experience try to reduce the amount of carbs you are consuming...lower those levels even further...and still have a reasonably healthy balanced diet...but...all in good time...have you finished the book yet?...once I'd finished it...I re-read it just to be sure.

 

[Bob1967]

Thank you Bubbsie, haven't finished the book yet but will soon!

I think I am doing something wrong, my readings for today (second day) are:

Waking - 8.3

Breakfast at 8.05am (low carb bread toasted with butter, one protein weetabix with milk, 250ml organic beetroot juice cup of tea with milk)
2 hours later reading is 7.8

Reading at 11.05 is 7.2
Then Roll with butter and cheese, cup of tea with milk.
2 hours later reading is 6.3

Lunch at 1.20 (Buckwheat pasta, tomato sauce including onions, peppers and tomatoes)
2 hours later reading is 5.9

Is this what I should be expecting? Just when I think I am getting the hang of this Diabetes thing there is another wee twist!!!!!

Sorry if that was all a bit too much information, all advice gratefully received

 

[Bubbsie]

Thank you Bubbsie, haven't finished the book yet but will soon!

I think I am doing something wrong, my readings for today (second day) are:

Waking - 8.3

Breakfast at 8.05am (low carb bread toasted with butter, one protein weetabix with milk, 250ml organic beetroot juice cup of tea with milk)
2 hours later reading is 7.8

Reading at 11.05 is 7.2
Then Roll with butter and cheese, cup of tea with milk.
2 hours later reading is 6.3

Lunch at 1.20 (Buckwheat pasta, tomato sauce including onions, peppers and tomatoes)
2 hours later reading is 5.9

Is this what I should be expecting? Just when I think I am getting the hang of this Diabetes thing there is another wee twist!!!!!

Sorry if that was all a bit too much information, all advice gratefully received

Bob...really not sure why you think you're not getting the hang of this?...our waking numbers are often the last to 'come down'...it does take time for that to happen... those numbers you given sound fine to me...you're adjusting your diet...change of routine...exactly what you want to happen...as for the waking numbers...believe there is a section in the book about that...most here call it 'Dawn Phenomenon'...a couple of hours before we are due to get up ..in .preparation for the day ahead... hormones includingcortisol... glucagon...epinephrine are released by our bodies...this causes the liver to release glucose...hence the higher waking figures...avoid carb snacks before going to bed...or if it continues you could try a small protein snack right before bedtime...persuade your liver it doesn't need to 'dump' anymore glucose into your system in the morning...since you have some reserve energy.

 

[Bob1967]

Thanks Bubbsie. I had assumed eating things like white rolls was to be avoided but it seems to have made my numbers come down, just a bit confused. So, I don't need to avoid carbs and sugar (just cut down)? If I measure 2 hours later and if figures not exceeded 2 - 3 mmols then what I have eaten is ok? Will get back to the book later, business has suffered a wee bit since I got it , trying to play catch up now Thanks again.

 

[Bubbsie]

Thanks Bubbsie. I had assumed eating things like white rolls was to be avoided but it seems to have made my numbers come down, just a bit confused. So, I don't need to avoid carbs and sugar (just cut down)? If I measure 2 hours later and if figures not exceeded 2 - 3 mmols then what I have eaten is ok? Will get back to the book later, business has suffered a wee bit since I got it , trying to play catch up now Thanks again.

Bob...diabetes can be unpredictable...I would say never it's a good idea to eat white bread per se...it may be that what you ate with it kept your BG lower...or extra activity...or just sheerluck...it's not an exact science...I would always avoid sugar...white bread...the figure of 2-3mmols is the recommendation...I do try to stay lower than that if I can...we mustn't avoid all carbs...obviously we need carbs for energy...but...should avoid those on the high GI index...those that release sugars quickly...try to aim for slow release carbs...where the sugars get broken down over a longer period of time...it's not an exact science...you have to test...find what suits you...while it works great...your meter will guide you...if it stops working...then avoid...that's the beauty of testing...try to finish the book...then re-read the part where she explains this...you'll get the hang of it.

 

[Bob1967]

Thank you! Will make some time for the book this evening