Woke at 5 am to a fbg of 6.5
After my higher one of 8.5 yesterday morning because I had eaten some of my daughter’s left over fruit etc the day before when she left (I hate wasting food!), I was very good yesterday sticking to everything I knew was best for my blood sugars, and under 20 carbs, and a certain amount of protein and a certain amount of fat (all this has been worked out before).
And my blood sugars dropped quickly in the day down from 8.5 to 7’s then 6’s.
Because I did this immediately the day after I had ‘sinned’ (not really a good term because we all need to eat and try out foods), the sugar levels dropped easily. However, if I had continued for two more days eating those foods my daughter left, and that food in itself was not really bad, but it was bad for me, then it would have taken me up to 5 days or longer to get my blood sugar readings lower.
So, it appears, I can probably ‘sin’ for one day, and as long as I am eating ‘good’ the next day, then my system more easily adjusts itself back to safer blood sugar readings.
But I would sooner not do this. I want my eyes, kidneys, and feet etc. However, it does give me that little leeway to experiment with different foods, and if the blood sugar readings are not agreeable, then it is possible I can get back to my 7’s and 6’s at least.
I think this might be my lowest 6 reading ever, so a hoppy skippy jump dance for celebration!
I did log everything as and when I ate it during the day, and I know I sometimes think, oh this is a nuisance and a bind and I cannot be bothered. But to be honest, it is no trouble at all. I just have to mentally appreciate that this is a relatively easy and effortless way of controlling/regulating/keeping an eye on my blood sugars. So after breakfast which is basically an all protein meal (that appears to work best for me), I enter the figures and then check what I can have for my lunch and it still fits in the carbs, proteins, and fats I have allowed for myself. I allow myself a mid morning treat which will include dark chocolate (!) and a dark chocolate covered Brazil nut. Then enter those figures, which can take a chunk out of my carbs, Then choose possible ideas for lunch and defrost from freezer if needed.
Then, after lunch, I am seeing what I have left of my allocated daily allowance, and yesterday I noted I could have some cottage cheese and chopped up bell peppers if I wanted mid afternoon. I was doing some research and comparisons online of something that was doing my head in, and I appreciate nibbling some food to help me concentrate. And I did do that, so yesterday I ate in a 6 hour window. So I have lengthened my window of eating a little at that moment.
That is where I am at the moment with this food lark. We shall see over the next few days where it leads. But I do have a meal out with friends on Wednesday and Thursday...
Happy Monday
Take care
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