high morning bGs if I eat too late at night

[megga]

Yep, i just dodge eating at night, i just cant get control otherwise. But i suppose its better for me as my tummy is expanding a little.
If i do snack, its on a carrot and th.ats it

 

[Robster65]

Just noticed this thread and ended up having main meal at midday, with a lighter meal at teatime, usually around 5 or 6pm. Anything later or heavier and I'll be higher in the morning.

came to same conclusion as you re the slowed metabolism but could be a touch of gastroparesis too.

Hope you've found a long term solution that works for you.🙂

Rob

 

[heasandford]

Can I just ask why the need to eat a protein meal rather than carbohydrate?

If the protein you eat is being turned into glucose then it's a very expensive and inefficient way of providing glucose/energy for your body nutritionally. You mentioned something about 'replacement after exercise' - broadly, protein is body-building, carbohydrate and fat are fuel. (Of course the added problem with diabetes is knowing exactly our response to them!)

 

[Dory]

I do a lot of evening gym classes (muscle toning as well as high cardio intensity) so eat the protein to help rebuild the muscles and I don't get home from those until about 8-9pm. then in bed for about 11pm for a 6am start for work!! I don't eat a big amount of CHO beause it just sits in my stomach and also mucks around with my sugars (although protein seemingly having the same effect!)