Late night eating

[WendyB61]

Hi all, Does late night eating cause any problems for type 2 diabetes?

 

[Lucyr]

It depends what kind of things you’re eating and what they do to your blood sugar really.

 

[WendyB61]

It depends what kind of things you’re eating and what they do to your blood sugar really.

I’ve just had a hot roast beef sandwich on half a round of low carb bread, it was delicious but now worried

 

[Lucyr]

I’ve just had a hot roast beef sandwich on half a round of low carb bread, it was delicious but now worried

What are your worries? If it’s a meal that normally works okay for your blood sugar then the time being a bit later shouldn’t be an issue.

 

[WendyB61]

What are your worries? If it’s a meal that normally works okay for your blood sugar then the time being a bit later shouldn’t be an issue.

I’ve not been diagnosed long so wasn’t sure if eating late before bed would be cause any problems

 

[silentsquirrel]

People on insulin or some tablets like glicazide need to make sure their BG is high enough before bed so they do not risk having a hypo, but if you are only on diet or metformin this isn;t a problem.

 

[Leaderofthecats]

It depends what you eat, really.

Here's a random article about it.

Bedtime snacks for diabetes: Which foods are best and why?

Having a snack before bed can help some people manage their blood sugar levels overnight, offsetting the dawn phenomenon and the Somogyi effect. In this article, we look at how blood glucose changes overnight and the best snacks to balance blood sugar before bed.

www.medicalnewstoday.com

Generally, high protein and high fibre foods are recommended before bed. For example, a boiled egg, etc.

 

[RirisR]

I eat low carb crackers and cheese before bed I have some
interesting dreams I might add..🙂 but bloods seem OK to me
between 6 - 7 in the mornings.

 

[Leaderofthecats]

I've been having an Oatcake or two with cheese before bead on a lot of days lately. The carbs are low GI and so seem well-tolerated. My waking BS is usually too high lately, but no higher after a little late snack and I'm waking up feeling less hungry when I do this.
🙂 I shall have to investigate low carb crackers.