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<blockquote data-quote="Paul_" data-source="post: 2635876" data-attributes="member: 578575"><p>Could it be what I've come to call the "macro combo effect"?</p><p></p><p>Generally, for ease, we all look at each individual item in a meal, rather than the meal as a whole. I typically stick to 10g of carbs per meal or less, so would dismiss 50g of pasta as an option, however if the total meal is a) high fat, b) high fibre, i.e. more fibre than carbs, c) high protein vs carbs in meal, or d) a combination of all these points, my BG reaction to higher carb content meals is less - to a point.</p><p></p><p>Fairly new to this game of T2 diabetes management and low carb dieting, but my testing seems to support this - albeit very non-scientific and limited testing. I'd also add that from what I've read, the points mentioned can cause a delayed BG increase, or for spikes to avoided but BG is higher for longer periods, so it could just be the 2hr post-meal BG reading is too soon for meals where the "macro combo effect" is a factor.</p><p></p><p>Haven't got as far as testing all the detail on myself yet, but knowing Italian cooking, it's probably not short in supply of olive oil in the meal you're having.</p><p></p><p>Also, any alcohol with these meals? That can have an effect.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Paul_, post: 2635876, member: 578575"] Could it be what I've come to call the "macro combo effect"? Generally, for ease, we all look at each individual item in a meal, rather than the meal as a whole. I typically stick to 10g of carbs per meal or less, so would dismiss 50g of pasta as an option, however if the total meal is a) high fat, b) high fibre, i.e. more fibre than carbs, c) high protein vs carbs in meal, or d) a combination of all these points, my BG reaction to higher carb content meals is less - to a point. Fairly new to this game of T2 diabetes management and low carb dieting, but my testing seems to support this - albeit very non-scientific and limited testing. I'd also add that from what I've read, the points mentioned can cause a delayed BG increase, or for spikes to avoided but BG is higher for longer periods, so it could just be the 2hr post-meal BG reading is too soon for meals where the "macro combo effect" is a factor. Haven't got as far as testing all the detail on myself yet, but knowing Italian cooking, it's probably not short in supply of olive oil in the meal you're having. Also, any alcohol with these meals? That can have an effect. [/QUOTE]
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