How many carbs can I get away with?

[Lilies]

Off on holiday fri, just wondering how manycarbs I can get away with... Obviously won't go mad and will avoid baguette croissant etc but want to relax a bit, have an ice cream here and there... Just wondering what u all do on Hols, know I can't eat pizza out or too many fries...

 

[margie]

Only your meter can tell you.

If you fancy an ice-cream why not have something low carb like an omlette before hand. Saying that if you are a lot more active you may be able to get away with more carbs than you normally do.

You can have an odd treat here and there though every day could be an issue - but as I said use you meter to see what works for you.

 

[Steff]

Agree with margie im fairly new to the carb couting scene myself x

Have a nice holiday x

 

[evilcat]

As Margie and Steff have said, your meter's the best guide. I can't eat any carbs at all before lunchtime (regardless of what they are), but the later in the day it gets, the more I can eat... I can have a small portion of pasta/rice/potatoes with my dinner without any real effects.

That said, someone bought Krispy Kreme doughnuts into work yesterday morning. I had to have one (my first cake since dx in May!). Sadly I was at 10.3 after 2 1/2 hours so no more doughnuts for me