Anyone spike with Diet Coke? Had a good no carb lunch and took my bloods two hours later with a 10mmol… I didn’t expect that. I had a can of Diet Coke 30mins ago… could that cause the spike?
thanks
Gem
I had cauliflower hash browns, eggs and a tomato - so I don’t think any of that would give me a spike. Thanks
Anyone spike with Diet Coke? Had a good no carb lunch and took my bloods two hours later with a 10mmol… I didn’t expect that. I had a can of Diet Coke 30mins ago… could that cause the spike?
thanks
Gem
I don't drink Diet Coke but neither Coke Zero nor Aldi/Lidl's zero sugar caffeine drinks affect my BG. There are a number of accounts on here from people who are affected by sweeteners - so worth testing a few times, eliminating any other possible carb source, until you're sure either way?Anyone spike with Diet Coke? Had a good no carb lunch and took my bloods two hours later with a 10mmol… I didn’t expect that. I had a can of Diet Coke 30mins ago… could that cause the spike?
thanks
Gem
Anyone spike with Diet Coke? Had a good no carb lunch and took my bloods two hours later with a 10mmol… I didn’t expect that. I had a can of Diet Coke 30mins ago… could that cause the spike?
thanks
Gem
I drink zero sugar cola, I hope it doesn't hurt.Anyone spike with Diet Coke? Had a good no carb lunch and took my bloods two hours later with a 10mmol… I didn’t expect that. I had a can of Diet Coke 30mins ago… could that cause the spike?
thanks
Gem
baby vine tomatoes
Small tomatoes have been bred for extra sweetness and they are now out of the normal specification for tomatoes and really should be reclassified - I only ever buy salad tomatoes, as the small ones make me gag as they are so high in fructose.I had something similar a few weeks back..i was having my usual salad (ACV dressing) with chicken and baby vine tomatoes from tesco, Meter read 11mm0l after an hour.(edit for context..pre meal reading was 6.8)
I was shocked to be honest and after a whole day of testing the next day it turned out to be those specific tomatoes...Tomatoes never spiked me before so you live and learn every day.
Tomatoes can be carby, clue is often in the name or packaging. I like to stay away from any labelled 'sweet', or 'grown for sweetness'.I had something similar a few weeks back..i was having my usual salad (ACV dressing) with chicken and baby vine tomatoes from tesco, Meter read 11mm0l after an hour.(edit for context..pre meal reading was 6.8)
I was shocked to be honest and after a whole day of testing the next day it turned out to be those specific tomatoes...Tomatoes never spiked me before so you live and learn every day.