Breakfast spike - what worked for us

[LST]

Our 4 yr old is T1 and for the past 2 yrs since diagnosis has struggled with morning spikes.

Initially tried high protein Skyr yoghurt which helped but wasn't enough . He won't eat egg (says 'yeuch' using a George voice from Peppa)

For last 2 weeks have given him peanut butter ensuring around 6-8 G protein and stir through some Nutella (about 5g weight ) to entice him to eat it. After that he seems to be able to tolerate anything - in last 14 days his blood has not spiked above 8.... miracle for us.

Just wanted to share in case anyone else struggling with this problem.

 

[grovesy]

Welcome.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Welcome to the forum. I find breakfast really tricky too, but can cope with several things (all apart from breakfast cereals really) as long as I wait a good 20-30 minutes after dosing before eating my breakfast.

 

[Derek Stubbs]

I found a large bow of porridge was giving me a spike, possibly because it was large. But I have found boiled eggs with mushrooms or Bacon are very good for me.

 

[Ditto]

I tried porridge. I was ravenous half an hour later. 🙄 Peanut butter sounds the thing, I luvs it even if it does stick to the roof of my mouth.

 

[Grannylorraine]

Welcome and pleased you found something that works.

 

[Derek Stubbs]

Yes, peanut butter is really good for snacks on celery sticks or very low carb rivita (I've found one at 5.8g carb) per slice, so a couple of those with peanut butter on, is not going to spike you.

 

[Bloden]

Welcome to the forum. I find breakfast really tricky too, but can cope with several things (all apart from breakfast cereals really) as long as I wait a good 20-30 minutes after dosing before eating my breakfast.

Same here...I used to jab, wait 15 mins to eat and always spiked up into the teens. On Tuesday, I started waiting 30 mins before eating - no spike! 😛😛 It's the longest 30 minutes tho...🙄

Hi LST and welcome - glad you've sorted out your little one's spikes too.🙂