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The Simpsons are know to raise BG's so advice out there needs updating, reduce carb's & Simpsons watching it's called the Bart syndrome, look it up it's true.
Now I just had to look that up. Not because I was checking the dictionary to see if they really had taken the word gullible out, but because I knew there would be a medical condition called Bart Syndrome, and I had to find out what it was!
Now I just had to look that up. Not because I was checking the dictionary to see if they really had taken the word gullible out, but because I knew there would be a medical condition called Bart Syndrome, and I had to find out what it was!
Good morning. 6.3 for me. @eggyg that sounds frightening 😱 please be careful! @rebrascora i hope your levels settle down @Kaylz, could you try having one slice eg toast and see how much it spikes before trying the 50/50 as a sandwich. I've found that whatever it says on the packet carbs value, i add on 3 for each slice. Its the only way i can eat bread. I still get a spike but not as big.
Have a good Friday everyone
Thanks, its not that I don't like it, I used to eat it before D but its higher carb than wholemeal and seen as it's 50/50 will hit the system differently so have no idea how to go about injecting for it without receiving a horrific spike like worse than what I'm already having in the afternoon xx
So difficult for you T1s, hopefully someone can pick you up some wholemeal soon, I found that wholemeal and white are not very different carb wise, all too high for my liking, although I do have it but a hell of a lot less than I used to x
Good morning all!
7.4 for me today and... despite eating cheesecake (keto) for most of the day yesterday my weight this morning starts with 11st, not 12st- whoop whoop!
Cheesecake for breakfast it is then!
A good start to the day. Have a good day all x
Just been out. It's trecherous out there. Several people said that they couldn't get into their cars. I struggled to open the front iron gates to get out. Frozen solid. As was I by the time I had walked home from Sainsburys.
The Simpsons are know to raise BG's so advice out there needs updating, reduce carb's & Simpsons watching it's called the Bart syndrome, look it up it's true.
@Kaylz, could you try having one slice eg toast and see how much it spikes before trying the 50/50 as a sandwich. I've found that whatever it says on the packet carbs value, i add on 3 for each slice. Its the only way i can eat bread. I still get a spike but not as big.
Unfortunately not, I literally have no other bread left so need it for dinner today and 1 slice wouldn't keep me going from 11:30 until 4:30, never had an issue with what it states on the labels but I'm anxious as cause bread was the one thing I've been extra wary about changing, especially to a completely different type xx
So difficult for you T1s, hopefully someone can pick you up some wholemeal soon, I found that wholemeal and white are not very different carb wise, all too high for my liking, although I do have it but a hell of a lot less than I used to x
It can be a considerable difference where insulin and other things are concerned though, I won't see a wholemeal loaf until at least Tuesday now, Scotmid don't get bread in everyday and although they are due a delivery tomorrow Bruce has the hoover to bring up so can't ask him and mum will just complain if I ask her xx
He was cross and very worried, he is usually very laid back so was quite shocked. We’ve made up though, and I apologised profusely. He’s fine today but he’s just got back from a trip to B&Q and I had my wellies on and I got THE LOOK but I’d only been up the garden feeding the birds. I promise I’ll be sensible from now on, I’m already old!
Just got the vaccine letter but, it’s for my Dad who’s higher up the pecking order than me at 93 & diabetic too: I’m lower down at 49; on 20/01/21 & being done at the local leisure centre instead of the health centre. Hopefully my letter will not be too much longer?
5.6 for me this morning but I just forgot to post it!
Mum’s having her first jab today (78 and healthy). Dad had his first a couple of weeks ago (80 and healthy).
I’m hoping they develop super powers maybe.