My 5yr old Daughter was diagnosed 2wks ago. Our nurse advised us to stick with what she eats and to not change a thing. (Only limit snacks to 15gm of carbs in between meals).
Breakfast is our main spike by a mile. Our nurse advised today to pre-bolus 15mins before cereal so we'll try that tomorrow.
We switched her cereal from Aldi Cocopops which were about 37gms of carbs per 100gms to a Kellogs cereal that was advertised to be a healthy option for kids. It contains about 27gms of carbs per 100gms and about 8 times more fibre that the cocopops but the spike height and length didn't change.
We're still at the stage of not wanting to mess with her meals too much just in case she decides she's not going to eat.
Meals times are still nerve racking for me once that bolus goes in.
It's eye opening how much sugar is in kid's cereals - horrendous when you think about the long term impact on their health and teeth!My 5yr old Daughter was diagnosed 2wks ago. Our nurse advised us to stick with what she eats and to not change a thing. (Only limit snacks to 15gm of carbs in between meals).
Breakfast is our main spike by a mile. Our nurse advised today to pre-bolus 15mins before cereal so we'll try that tomorrow.
We switched her cereal from Aldi Cocopops which were about 37gms of carbs per 100gms to a Kellogs cereal that was advertised to be a healthy option for kids. It contains about 27gms of carbs per 100gms and about 8 times more fibre that the cocopops but the spike height and length didn't change.
We're still at the stage of not wanting to mess with her meals too much just in case she decides she's not going to eat.
Meals times are still nerve racking for me once that bolus goes in.
I feel this may be the route I'm going to go down, and just take dextrose sweets with me, such a pain in the butt!!!Eating anything warm will make you feel fuller. Eating proteins will have less of an effect on your blood sugar. But you also have to know/understand that dawn phenomenon means that anything you eat in the AM will cause your blood sugar to be quite volatile.
I gave up eating breakfast. It wasn’t easy in the beginning but that’s where I’m at now. If my blood sugar needs something in the morning, I eat 1/2 as much in the morning and that’s enough to fix it.
That sounds delish!!!! Thank you I will have to try thisIt's not that quick to prepare ( but it's feasible once you get the hang of it) but I found this Keto Coconut Porridge with coconut cream,coconut flour, butter, small amount of psyllium husk, 1 egg and salt very filling,lasting a long time and no spikes at all as per meter.
https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/keto-coconut-porridge
See I always drink skimmed milk, am I needing fat in there as well since it's a huge carb hit?I have 3 hours of physical work at 7am and bolus at 6.15 for eating 1/2 oatibix & bran flakes 15 min later. I am a bit spiky by 7 but it drops quickly once I start work. I do use full fat milk which might help
Then rises stupidly once I finish work - but that's a different problem!
HiyaHi there, I too work shifts in the emergency services and I sympathise!!! I actually decided not to have a higher carb breakfast on working days (morning shift) because that way I know I won't need to have ANY insulin or maybe 1 unit depending upon what is eaten. If I have cereal (rarely) I have to take more insulin to combat it and I too, worry that that will lead to hypos at work (which it has done in the past). I rarely have breakfast anyway but if I think I'm going to have a busy work morning (unpredictable), I will just eat a snack every two hours that is low carb but enough to keep me going. Maybe a piece of cheese, or a few slices of ham, or a couple of boiled eggs (dependent on kitchen access obviously). I wonder whether this might work for you, I know there are many ways to approach breakfast and shifts but for me, this means I do not have to worry (too much) about hypo's knowing I have none or very little novarapid on board. I do keep an eye on my levels to make sure they are not going high as well. x
You will get there! Sounds like ypure doing fantastic already, it's worrying but once you learn how to act on things like hypos and highs the anxiety will leave you. Keep up the good work guy!My 5yr old Daughter was diagnosed 2wks ago. Our nurse advised us to stick with what she eats and to not change a thing. (Only limit snacks to 15gm of carbs in between meals).
Breakfast is our main spike by a mile. Our nurse advised today to pre-bolus 15mins before cereal so we'll try that tomorrow.
We switched her cereal from Aldi Cocopops which were about 37gms of carbs per 100gms to a Kellogs cereal that was advertised to be a healthy option for kids. It contains about 27gms of carbs per 100gms and about 8 times more fibre that the cocopops but the spike height and length didn't change.
We're still at the stage of not wanting to mess with her meals too much just in case she decides she's not going to eat.
Meals times are still nerve racking for me once that bolus goes in.
No I'm on novorapid and from what I'm reading....I'm needing a faster acting insulin. Basal is humulin. Again I'm not keen on it as of decades when it wants to kick in, all different times of the day it decides to disappear and come back. So no half units for me, I have my consultant on Wednesday going to get the insulin changedAnother thought @Ley666, are you using a half unit pen? What basal are you on?
I am deffs seeing about changing my insulin, I've always just thought I am super resistant to Insulin, I'm not it's the rubbish novorapid.I’ve had times when any breakfast will lead to a rise, and it’s been hard to calculate a shifting dawn phenomenon. These days though, a slice of rye pumpernickel or a blueberry muffin will keep me steady. They’re both easy, no cooking, which is important if you don’t want to rise earlier than you have to. A bit of peanut butter, or marmite and peanut butter (yes, some of you will be saying yuk) on the rye helps to make it more substantial. The protein boost of a boiled egg may help you get through the morning too, one that’s already hard boiled, mixed with whatever you fancy such as firm plain yoghurt, Mayo, tomato . . . on the bread.
If I don’t eat at all, and this is a personal observation, my liver dumps some glucose anyway for the energy needed: nasty rise.
And, of course, a pre bolus.
How long have you been on novo @Ley666? I noticed things got easier when I changed from novo to Fiasp.
We’re all different, so you may need to experiment and see what works best for you.
I've thrown it in the bin! Causing more stress than good Haha. So many great recipes and ideas I'm getting, been living a very sheltered all bran lifeI am also an ex cereal eater. Now have raspberries and full fat Greek yoghurt. With appropriate insulin. 10 carbs worth In total. On the days I have not eaten anything at all then I still get a rise that will need insulin. The small amount of food just helps to control it better.
Ooo this sounds ideal. Where do u get it from??What kind do you buy? and where from?
HiyaI am a personal trainer and exercise a lot but do not always have carbs and if a I do its a 30g limit just for this very reason!
I know cereals are really convenient but can you find some lower carb options or skip breakfast?
A few years ago I'd also have been convinced that I needed them and tried to shoot down anyone who tried to convince me otherwise. I think the carb myth is there because of years of breakfast cereal ads but unless you are a pro athlete about to do a sprint event there's really no need for them in order to perform an active job role.
Sometimes I have 1 slice of toast. Other days its coconut tinned milk with some coconut flour and egg porridge (as easy to make as normal porridge). More time (pre lockdown) then I'd enjoy eggs, bacon and mushrooms.
Sometimes (early shift) I eat a spoonful of nut butter and have a fair bit of coffee then really enjoy lunch!
I'm going to switch to protein instead. Been convinced for years that I need carbs as I'm.surrounded by dieticians etc, donf need them at all. I wish I liked yogurt it seems go be everyones go to.Yes I experience this during the morning no matter what I eat. I tend to be more insulin resistant in the morning so you’re probably the same as are many people.
To combat this I’d pre-bolus and eat as low carbs as I can .
I don’t know what your travel arrangements are but I’ve found that cycling to work helps me avoid spikes
Yes. And she drinks it. Semi skimmed.Hi,
Did you factor in the milk? I find milk (Lactose.) can be a bit of a "wild card."
I feel this may be the route I'm going to go down, and just take dextrose sweets with me, such a pain in the butt!!!
Yes. And she drinks it. Semi skimmed.
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