Surprised my BG wasn't as bad as I thought . . .

[tigerlily72]

I'll start this by saying I've not eaten much today, other than a piece of toast for breakfast and a little salad with some grated cheese and a roll for a very late lunch.

There's a reason for this as I've had an extremely stressful day. To cut a long story short my Father-in-Law suffered a heart attack earlier today and didn't make it and passed away at home Most of the day has been spent supporting my hubby and elderly Mother-in-Law so food has not been a priority.

I tested my blood sugar at 7pm and my reading was 5.8 (to date, that's the lowest it's been). As we didn't manage to do a food shop we got a curry from the indian and I had a chicken biriyani with korma style sauce, 1/2 a peshwari nan and a poppadom. I tested 90 mins later expecting my blood sugars to be high given the stress of today and what I'd eaten. They were 8.3 which according to the blood sugar checker on here is actually "Normal"!

Now, I don't plan on making a habit of eating indian takeaway regularly but was more than a bit surprised of the effect on my body!!!

 

[Robbity]

Not a very pleasant way to reduce your glucose levels though, was it!

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss - it must have been a terrible shock for you all.

Robbity

 

[tigerlily72]

Not a very pleasant way to reduce your glucose levels though, was it!

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss - it must have been a terrible shock for you all.

Robbity

Thanks Robbity. I wasn't feeling great prior to eating properly and have to admit that curry tasted GOOD. Will have to keep an eye on my levels over the coming days

 

[AndBreathe]

I'll start this by saying I've not eaten much today, other than a piece of toast for breakfast and a little salad with some grated cheese and a roll for a very late lunch.

There's a reason for this as I've had an extremely stressful day. To cut a long story short my Father-in-Law suffered a heart attack earlier today and didn't make it and passed away at home Most of the day has been spent supporting my hubby and elderly Mother-in-Law so food has not been a priority.

I tested my blood sugar at 7pm and my reading was 5.8 (to date, that's the lowest it's been). As we didn't manage to do a food shop we got a curry from the indian and I had a chicken biriyani with korma style sauce, 1/2 a peshwari nan and a poppadom. I tested 90 mins later expecting my blood sugars to be high given the stress of today and what I'd eaten. They were 8.3 which according to the blood sugar checker on here is actually "Normal"!

Now, I don't plan on making a habit of eating indian takeaway regularly but was more than a bit surprised of the effect on my body!!!

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss, and without a doubt it's sudden nature will make it all the harder to take, for everyone.

There are so many reasons why your bloods may not have been higher than you thought, but on a day like this, which is literally unrepeatable, I'd urge you to just draw a line on it and hope tomorrow you will be able to at least plan your food a bit better. Of course, the fact your family may not feel much like eating (even if you do), or may only be able to face things you would prefer not to eat, may not help, but I think it's just best for you to pick your way through the next few days as best you can.

What an horrific experience.

 

[poohtiggy]

I agree with 'And Breathe' it must have been a big shock and at bad times we don't always feel like eating never mind having to really think about it as we all do, so just do what you can for now, as long as you don't biscuit/cake binge just healthy nibbles will get you through the worst. You have my sympathy at an upsetting time take care

 

[ButtterflyLady]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

If thinking about foods and BG levels needs to go on the back burner for a few days, I think that is fine. But I'm sure you will continue to make the best choices you can with whatever foods are available.

Hugs

 

[geoffh]

I'm so sorry. I lost my dad after a heart attack back in July and it feels like your world is turned upside down.
It's great that you're supporting your husband but you also need to look after yourself! Eat well if you can, but don't beat yourself up if you can't.