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<blockquote data-quote="MrsPugwash" data-source="post: 84598" data-attributes="member: 13491"><p>Hi Johnny</p><p></p><p>I can't comment on the pains you're experiencing in your arms and legs and would suggest you seek urgent medical advice about those.</p><p></p><p>But with regard to your BG spike, a "few" chocolate bars, shredded wheat, cornflakes and milk are perfectly capable of causing a reading of 19.8! I'm sure you know already that the chocolate will dump a huge amount of sugar and unhealthy fats into your body. But you may not be aware that the simple, processed carbohydrates in the cereals will also covert easily into sugars and further raise your BG. </p><p></p><p>I don't know what sort of things you usually eat but if you haven't already done so, I would strongly recommend that you read some of the posts on this site with regard to low GI diets and reduced carb diets and give one of these a go. If you are to control your diabetes by diet alone, the simple truth is you can't afford to 'pig out' to that extent. </p><p></p><p>I'm sorry if it sounds harsh, but the simple fact is that a BG of 19.8 is EXTREMELY dangerous even if it only happens periodically. </p><p></p><p>You seem to be having a lot of health problems and I do sympathise wholeheartedly, but your diabetic control is one thing you can do something about and a healthier diet will also help your cholesterol and blood pressure, not to mention helping your general health and well-being.</p><p></p><p>I am a dietitian and a T2 myself. If you need any information or have any questions, I will be happy to help - please PM me if you prefer.</p><p></p><p>I know everything seems bleak now but please do make use of the great information and experience on this site to help you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MrsPugwash, post: 84598, member: 13491"] Hi Johnny I can't comment on the pains you're experiencing in your arms and legs and would suggest you seek urgent medical advice about those. But with regard to your BG spike, a "few" chocolate bars, shredded wheat, cornflakes and milk are perfectly capable of causing a reading of 19.8! I'm sure you know already that the chocolate will dump a huge amount of sugar and unhealthy fats into your body. But you may not be aware that the simple, processed carbohydrates in the cereals will also covert easily into sugars and further raise your BG. I don't know what sort of things you usually eat but if you haven't already done so, I would strongly recommend that you read some of the posts on this site with regard to low GI diets and reduced carb diets and give one of these a go. If you are to control your diabetes by diet alone, the simple truth is you can't afford to 'pig out' to that extent. I'm sorry if it sounds harsh, but the simple fact is that a BG of 19.8 is EXTREMELY dangerous even if it only happens periodically. You seem to be having a lot of health problems and I do sympathise wholeheartedly, but your diabetic control is one thing you can do something about and a healthier diet will also help your cholesterol and blood pressure, not to mention helping your general health and well-being. I am a dietitian and a T2 myself. If you need any information or have any questions, I will be happy to help - please PM me if you prefer. I know everything seems bleak now but please do make use of the great information and experience on this site to help you. [/QUOTE]
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