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VioletViolet

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Diet only
Hello

Before my brekkie I was 5.8, I had porridge oats with lactofree milk. 90 mins later I was 6.8. Thats OK aint it?
 
Yes.
If its a new food testing adventure, I might be tempted to test again at 21/2 - 3 hours since eating - some things have a later peak than others
 
Boo1979 said:
Yes.
If its a new food testing adventure, I might be tempted to test again at 21/2 - 3 hours since eating - some things have a later peak than others
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Thanks yes it's a food adventure. I know how to live the dream don't I ?

6.6 at 3hs. I think that's endorsed porridge hasn't it? I do get a bit confused whether it's about super hight numbers after food or by how much it has raised from the before eating.
 
Yes looks like p is ok at the moment - things can change over the years if you tip into diabetes but thas not inevitable. Once you have a good selection of ‘safe’ foods you just need to keep an eye on overall blood sugars via periodic random testing of your sugars
Its about both the amount of rise and the end number - a rise under 2mmol with an end number under mid 7’s is a pretty perfect combination
 


Oh my goodness I am so glad I posted today- I thought it was the rise of the first number Now I have some test strips I will test everything this week including my "safe" foods. I score a D- in Diabetes Prevention

Thank you
 
Have fun and be prepared for a few surpises - when starting out I found some ‘obvious’ no no’s were actually ok and some obvious ‘safe’ things were anything but - we all have slightly different responses to the same foods
 
Boo1979 said:
Have fun and be prepared for a few surpises - when starting out I found some ‘obvious’ no no’s were actually ok and some obvious ‘safe’ things were anything but - we all have slightly different responses to the same foods
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I think I am getting myself confused . When you say end number you mean the the post-food reading not the 8 in the 6.8 reading ? A 2 mol rise refers to the number before the decimal point? so 5.8 then 6.8 after food is OK and 5.8 to 7.8+would be bad?
 
Yes, that is a good result with porridge. Nice one

Worth bearing in mind that portion size makes a huge difference.
Did you weigh out the porridge oats, or measure them out with a scoop that means you will get the same amount each time you make porridge?

I am terrible at carb creeping. I know I can eat chocolate (70% dark stuff), and I love it, but I have tested (rigorously!!! ) and I know that 2 squares of Lindt 70% doesn't raise my bg at all. 4 squares gives me a rise I view as acceptable for a treat. 6 squares gives me a disproportionate rise that I avoid.

So in your place I would get myself a 'standard' portion size that works for you and your blood glucose, and then stick to it. Could be an egg cup, a teacup or a pint glass - it will be what works for you.
And then test occasionally to check that it is still working.

Hope that helps!
 
VioletViolet said:
I think I am getting myself confused . When you say end number you mean the the post-food reading not the 8 in the 6.8 reading ? A 2 mol rise refers to the number before the decimal point? so 5.8 then 6.8 after food is OK and 5.8 to 7.8+would be bad?
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Absolutely
 

I does! Thank you My brain does anything to convince me I can be complacent food wise, you do well with chocolate control I could't do it - once the chocolate demon's tastebuds are awakened I'm done for, no control whatsoever!

Yes it's a scoop thing I use which has American cup measurements . I measure the milk with it too. I'd stopped eating oats because it used to really spike me, but that's when I ate berries with it. I've been avoiding fruit recently due to horrible stomach issues so thought I would give porridge another chance. I'd like to keep having it, it feels like a comfort food!
 
It's oats only with which you make your porridge?
 
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