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<blockquote data-quote="Alisonjane10" data-source="post: 879785" data-attributes="member: 160262"><p>Hi [USER=177800]@Mrsmac247[/USER],</p><p></p><p>Unfortunately, testing when adding a previously "restricted" food is the only way you can find out if that food is ok for you to have. I only test out one food per day. I start with a small portion (tablespoon size initially) of a "new" food & test every 20 minutes for the first 2 hours. Then once an hour for the following 2 hours. If my bg doesn't spike, then I may try a bigger portion the following day. But that's purely my own testing preference. I'm sure other forum members follow a different, though similar, protocol. If I'm testing out fruit, I eat something like half a medium size Apple, funsize pear or banana. You quickly build up a variety of foods that can be safely tolerated & eaten in moderation. But you've gotta get the portion size right. The worst that could happen when trying a new food is a bg spike for a short period of time. Your blood glucose WILL drop back to the pre-testing level..and, you've learnt not to eat that food again. The rise is temporary. But I do understand your fear. When you've worked hard to gain good glycemic control, you just don't want to risk jeopardising it.</p><p></p><p>If you decide to give it a try, I wish you luck. You never know...you may very well be able to introduce some new healthy foods into your diet. Best wishes.</p><p></p><p>Alison. X</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alisonjane10, post: 879785, member: 160262"] Hi [USER=177800]@Mrsmac247[/USER], Unfortunately, testing when adding a previously "restricted" food is the only way you can find out if that food is ok for you to have. I only test out one food per day. I start with a small portion (tablespoon size initially) of a "new" food & test every 20 minutes for the first 2 hours. Then once an hour for the following 2 hours. If my bg doesn't spike, then I may try a bigger portion the following day. But that's purely my own testing preference. I'm sure other forum members follow a different, though similar, protocol. If I'm testing out fruit, I eat something like half a medium size Apple, funsize pear or banana. You quickly build up a variety of foods that can be safely tolerated & eaten in moderation. But you've gotta get the portion size right. The worst that could happen when trying a new food is a bg spike for a short period of time. Your blood glucose WILL drop back to the pre-testing level..and, you've learnt not to eat that food again. The rise is temporary. But I do understand your fear. When you've worked hard to gain good glycemic control, you just don't want to risk jeopardising it. If you decide to give it a try, I wish you luck. You never know...you may very well be able to introduce some new healthy foods into your diet. Best wishes. Alison. X [/QUOTE]
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