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<blockquote data-quote="mytype1.life" data-source="post: 1625890" data-attributes="member: 431604"><p>I agree with all of the above.</p><p>What I've learnt more recently (although I should have learnt this 20 years ago) is that certain types of food are not good for my BS no matter if I get the carb ratio right.</p><p></p><p>Also, how long before you eat do you take your insulin? I've learnt to reduce spikes by taking my insulin around 20 mins before food but again it depends on the food and other variables. For example, if i eat pasta I take 30% of the dose upfront the 70% an hour later. </p><p></p><p>You will need to establish if your insulin:carb ratio is accurate and once you are confident I'd take it step by step looking at the food you are eating and testing 2 hours after. The ideal increase is no more than 2mmols - but it's not easy and takes a lot of juggling!</p><p></p><p>One of my personal examples of breakfast. I used to think I was being healthy by eating weetabix or special k with berries. I saw no rise by lunchtime. Then I joined the forum and got a libre... everything changed! My usual breakfast was causing me huge spikes. The same happens with pizza/chips/quite a few carbs. </p><p></p><p>I hope this helps a little.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mytype1.life, post: 1625890, member: 431604"] I agree with all of the above. What I've learnt more recently (although I should have learnt this 20 years ago) is that certain types of food are not good for my BS no matter if I get the carb ratio right. Also, how long before you eat do you take your insulin? I've learnt to reduce spikes by taking my insulin around 20 mins before food but again it depends on the food and other variables. For example, if i eat pasta I take 30% of the dose upfront the 70% an hour later. You will need to establish if your insulin:carb ratio is accurate and once you are confident I'd take it step by step looking at the food you are eating and testing 2 hours after. The ideal increase is no more than 2mmols - but it's not easy and takes a lot of juggling! One of my personal examples of breakfast. I used to think I was being healthy by eating weetabix or special k with berries. I saw no rise by lunchtime. Then I joined the forum and got a libre... everything changed! My usual breakfast was causing me huge spikes. The same happens with pizza/chips/quite a few carbs. I hope this helps a little. [/QUOTE]
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