Too high for me as well. too much time spent at those levels can be damaging. 6 as a fasting number is not crazy high but a low carb diet will help to get that down as well. Having said that I don't seem to be able to get mine out of the sixes either *sigh* but low carb keeps my PP numbers in the 5's and 6's so its a start.Personally 7.5 -8 is much too high for me. How many carbs do you eat a day? Are you on any meds? Have you adopted a lower carb higher fat lifestyle?
Could you potentially be eating too much protein? Or foods that cause IR.Too high for me as well. too much time spent at those levels can be damaging. 6 as a fasting number is not crazy high but a low carb diet will help to get that down as well. Having said that I don't seem to be able to get mine out of the sixes either *sigh* but low carb keeps my PP numbers in the 5's and 6's so its a start.
Could you potentially be eating too much protein? Or foods that cause IR.
Maybe too much saturated fat? Many things can effect us as individuals. Even low carbs bread would send me
Thank you for that , I'll try it .6 is a good fasting number. If you are worried about what you're eating, try testing every hour or half hour after eating to see what happens to your numbers. 7.5-8 are quite good so I wouldn't worry too much about that unless you're spiking higher beforehand. For more help setting individual target ranges and learning how to get your numbers where you want them, talk to your doctor. They know you better than we do and can help you decide on your goals, and any medication/diet changes to help you get there.
I am trying to adopt a lower carb lifestyle but am still not too sure what I can and can't eat . I'm soon due to attend the DESMOND course so maybe it will all become clearer . I am on Metformin .Personally 7.5 -8 is much too high for me. How many carbs do you eat a day? Are you on any meds? Have you adopted a lower carb higher fat lifestyle?
I don't think I eat too much protein as I don't eat meat only fish a couple of times a week . I wonder if its the bread . Too much milk maybe .Could you potentially be eating too much protein? Or foods that cause IR.
Maybe too much saturated fat? Many things can effect us as individuals. Even low carbs bread would send me
I am trying to adopt a lower carb lifestyle but am still not too sure what I can and can't eat . I'm soon due to attend the DESMOND course so maybe it will all become clearer . I am on Metformin .
Ok thanks for that , its a great help .The DESMOND course will not help you diet-wise. It will still be the old NHS mantra of eat carbs with every meal and have a jacket potato with baked beans for lunch.
What may help you are these:
http://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/60-seconds
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/a-new-low-carb-guide-for-beginners.68695/
Additionally, your meter will tell you what you can and can't eat. Keep a food diary including portion sizes, record your before and after levels alongside, and look for patterns. Eat to your meter.
The bread and milk will not be helping.
Thanks for that , I feel a bit better about it now but I must learn to control carb intake .@mumpat888 those numbers are very good for a newly diagnosed, I started with numbers in the mid-teens! I still get 7's in the mornings even now
More likely to be the bread.. what kind are you eating? I substituted regular milk with unsweetened soya milk and double cream.I don't think I eat too much protein as I don't eat meat only fish a couple of times a week . I wonder if its the bread . Too much milk maybe .
Thank you , its helpful to hear how others managing .The readings are not terrible on diagnosis, by way of contrast I was circa 16 fasting when first diagnosed. On a middle of the road observation it looks like relatively minor changes would see your numbers drop. The diet doctor I think is an excellent resource as it has pictures of what to eat and what not too, if you can either do or approach the low carb high fat diet, you will must likely see an improvement; I have noticed a difference in blood glucose and weight since dropping more of the slow release carbs I intake. As ever if you can fit in some regular exercise and plenty of sleep, this will help.
January 2015 HbA1c 134, 98 kg
March 2015 HbA1c 59 (2 x 500g Metformin), exercise and diet
Dec 2015 HbA1c 41 (2 x 500g Metformin), exercise and diet, 92 kg
March 2016 HbA1c 42 (1 x 500g Metformin), exercise and diet, 92 kg
June 2016 HbA1c 42 (1 x 500g Metformin), exercise and diet, 92 kg
I eat Warburtons seeded brown gluten free bread . But no more than 2 slices a day , I think I'll try the soya milk as well , thanks for the tip .More likely to be the bread.. what kind are you eating? I substituted regular milk with unsweetened soya milk and double cream.
I eat Warburtons seeded brown gluten free bread . But no more than 2 slices a day , I think I'll try the soya milk as well , thanks for the tip .
Yes there is a Lidl nearby . Are these rolls gluten free ? I tend to have that as normal bread doesn't like me much !!If you have a Lidl near to you, try the high protein rolls. Very low carb ( about 8g per roll and you only need half a roll at once). People don't find they raise their BS levels. They certainly don't raise mine.
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