Spike

[BigAl57]

Hy my BG was. 8.4 first thing this morning .for breakfast I had porridge and an apple and my took my meds(metformin) then 2 hours later I have spiked up to 12.4. Is the porridge, the apple or both

 

[Bluetit1802]

It could be both or either. Did you have milk with the porridge? That wouldn't help either. Most of us can't cope with cereals of any sort, although some can manage a small portion of porridge. Only your meter will tell you. You need to experiment.

 

[lovinglife]

I can have a packet of porridge (27g) made with milk and added a few almonds a few berries and a spoon of creme freche and my bs is fine, one morning I had no berries so added a quarter of chopped apple - BIG mistake!

You may need to drop the apple and reduce your portion size as @Bluetit1802 says the only way you will know is test different scenarios until you get the level you want to be.

For me a starting bs of 8.4 I would have avoided carbs all together maybe had scrambled eggs or bacon, but that's my choice