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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Indy51" data-source="post: 551449" data-attributes="member: 48386">The spike you're describing is the body's normal response to a large influx of glucose from dietary carbohydrate. If you lower the carbohydrate, you should also reduce the spike.For me what worked was gradually decreasing the amount of carbohydrate and testing until I found a level that would keep me below my target of 7.8 (140 in your measurement) 1 hour after eating. Also, by experimenting with different amounts of carbohydrate with different meals, I discovered that I can only eat 10-12g of carbohydrate with breakfast, though later in the day I can eat 20-30g carbs with my meals. It's a matter of experimenting until you find a level that works for you.I would only worry about medication, supplements and so on if you are unable to reduce your BG levels by the reduction of carbohydrates.Healthy levels to aim for are explained in this link: <a href="http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/14045621.php" target="_blank">http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/14045621.php</a>Good luck!Edited to add: Some people find that a short burst of intense exercise for 5-10 minutes at their normal peak BG time can also work to lower their levels fast.</blockquote>

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