Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Ask A Question
To Weetabix or not to Weetabix, that is the question?!
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="lilibet" data-source="post: 26538" data-attributes="member: 11459"><p>Hi there</p><p></p><p>Not an expert by any manner of means but newly diagnosed and keeping v close eye on GI of all carbs I am eating and Weetabix comes into the high GI category and is therefore to be avoided on a regular basis, if at all,according to GI principles.</p><p></p><p> GI principles in very basic terms (forgive me if I am patronising, dont want to assume you do or dont know) are related to how quickly the carbs in your food are broken down and converted to glucose in your blood. There are all sorts of other permutations and things to consider (ironically white bread on its own is higher GI than sugar, gram for gram though I recommend neither! This includes how its cooked, what you eat it with etc. Eg if you eat weetabix with full fat milk and a bit of cheese afterwards it should reduce the GI effect.</p><p>On its own gram for gram however it is not good for blood sugar. </p><p></p><p>All bran is not bad in this context. Or maybe even have only 1 weetabix and test to see if that helps?</p><p></p><p>However I think you have kind of answered your own question if your sugars still high after five hours? I'd also say that lots of folks advocate low or no carb diets and they certainly do seem to work. GI is kind of hinting at the principles in that it links blood sugar and weight to carbs but doesnt as such restrict carbs. I love weetabix (esp in winter with hot milk and sugar - sigh <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> ) but have pretty much stopped eating it now.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps (even a wee bit) <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>L</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lilibet, post: 26538, member: 11459"] Hi there Not an expert by any manner of means but newly diagnosed and keeping v close eye on GI of all carbs I am eating and Weetabix comes into the high GI category and is therefore to be avoided on a regular basis, if at all,according to GI principles. GI principles in very basic terms (forgive me if I am patronising, dont want to assume you do or dont know) are related to how quickly the carbs in your food are broken down and converted to glucose in your blood. There are all sorts of other permutations and things to consider (ironically white bread on its own is higher GI than sugar, gram for gram though I recommend neither! This includes how its cooked, what you eat it with etc. Eg if you eat weetabix with full fat milk and a bit of cheese afterwards it should reduce the GI effect. On its own gram for gram however it is not good for blood sugar. All bran is not bad in this context. Or maybe even have only 1 weetabix and test to see if that helps? However I think you have kind of answered your own question if your sugars still high after five hours? I'd also say that lots of folks advocate low or no carb diets and they certainly do seem to work. GI is kind of hinting at the principles in that it links blood sugar and weight to carbs but doesnt as such restrict carbs. I love weetabix (esp in winter with hot milk and sugar - sigh :( ) but have pretty much stopped eating it now. Hope this helps (even a wee bit) :) L [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Ask A Question
To Weetabix or not to Weetabix, that is the question?!
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…