Oranges

[garryball25]

I would like to know if anybody has the same problem as me I love Oranges only they shot my BS high does anyone know why:?:

 

[Lady J]

High in fructose (fruit sugars).

And because oranges are 'juicy' the sugars get into your blood stream even faster.

Are you type 1 or 2? If type 2, you may have to kiss oranges goodbye!

LJ

 

[garryball25]

I am type 2 and would hate to give up oranges

 

[Lady J]

The trouble is that when you are type 2 you aren't able to match medication to specific foods/meals, whereas we type 1s can shoot insulin for what we might be eating on a particular day...

Do you exercise a lot? If so, you could use oranges for energy when you exercise and with any luck the exercise will lower your blood glucose enough to negate the effects of the oranges...

LJ

 

[garryball25]

Sorry I am type1, I have Insulatard and Novomix 30 morning and at Tea time.

 

[chocoholic]

That's not always true Lady J because some Type 2's, like me, are on insulin too.

 

[Lady J]

Fair point, Choco, but you know what I mean - those people who aren't on insulin!

Garry, I would seriously, seriously recommend you speak to your GP and/or DSN and ask to be put on a basal/bolus insulin regime.

This type of system allows you to inject the exact amount of insulin you need, rather than having to fot your diet around it. It might mean you can eat oranges again!

LJ

 

[garryball25]

I have been driven mad, am I type 1 or type2 So I asked the question at the clinic I am type 2 who uses insulin and tablets to control my sugar levels, 12 years and still learning.