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I use the glycemic index and find it quite helpful. The difference between it and cutting carbs completely is that it allows for certain carbs according to how much it raises your blood sugars. Foods are measured on a scale based on sugar being 100. If you google glycemic index it will take you...

I am in Canada and treatment recommendations here dictate the best time to test is before meals. Not sure what your health service says… The reason stated officially is that your efforts should concentrate on bringing your pre-meal levels below 7.0. Even non-diabetics post meal bs can go as...

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Back story… I eat and take medications for 3 conditions. Diabetes T2 (25 yrs) Coronary Artery Disease, (2x MI) and Cancer. The food intake requirements over the years are complicated by a condition called Irritable Bowel. So how do I deal with my lapses in judgement come mealtime or exercise...

Hello from Canada A word on bgl here in Canada. The general goal is less than 7 upon waking. Pre meal 5-7. Two hours post meal less than 8. Eating guidelines are fairly easy. Reduce simple carbs and increase fibre. Personally I try to follow a diet that excludes potatoes, white rice and white...