Measuring post prandial

[Cazzablanca]

Hello.
I am currently measuring pre and post prandial currently. I know that you measure 2 hours from first bite, but yesterday was my partner's birthday and we had an online birthday meal with friends which was drawn out over 2 hours. Should I still measure after 2 hrs from first bite when I had not long eaten some dark choc and drank a glass of red wine or just not bother. I was interested to see what effect the meal and particularly the red wine had on me? Not sure what to do in this situation. Regards

 

[Inka]

Nothing to stop you measuring but I’d make a note of the circumstances. I have Type 1 but in those circumstances I’d probably find the length of the meal and the lack of activity compared to a normal meal would make my blood sugar higher. The sitting down would probably have the most effect for me. I tend to give myself more of a pass for special meals so I don’t stress over occasional things like this.

If it’s a meal you like or want to test properly, you could always eat it again in a more usual time period.

 

[Cazzablanca]

Thanks Inka. I will do that. I don't normally have the carby extras I ate but it's more the wine I was interested in. Oh dear, I'll have to try a glass of wine another day oops

 

[Inka]

Yes - wine takes a few goes to get right 😉

 

[trophywench]

Yeah - always important to keep up the practise/ce!