T1 I keep hearing spikes.

[leedoak]

What is classed as a spike? A Bs over 10, 15, 20? Thank you.

 

[Heathenlass]

For me, a spike In a Type 1 is a blood sugar reading above 2.5 mmol/l over the pre meal reading and outside of my personal target BG range at a two hour post prandial test, having calculated the bolus for that meal. Others understanding of what constitutes a spike may well differ

I find that certain foods that are high carb produce an unacceptable spike that is hard to control even if the bolus calculation is correct. . It's a very personal thing, what works out OK for some people , doesn't for another..

Signy

 

[leedoak]

Wow I'm fubar, I only inject twice a day on a mix. But I'm changing next month onto a bolus. Only been T1 two weeks. Everyday is a school day! Lol

 

[Heathenlass]

Lol! Not at all

You should be given some training once you move on to basal/ bolus, and there is a wealth of information on here too that is supplied by people living with the condition.

Here's a couple of links you might like to read through prior to your Big Change Over

http://www.bdec-e-learning.com

http://www.diabeteseducationscotland.org.uk/Patient/Type1_Level1.aspx

https://healthonline.washington.edu/document/health_online/pdf/CarbCountingClassALL3_05.pdf

Signy

 

[noblehead]

What is classed as a spike? A Bs over 10, 15, 20? Thank you.

We have another thread running discussing the same subject:

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/fight-the-spike-vs-avoid-spikey-food.76026/