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<blockquote data-quote="Maco" data-source="post: 2361630" data-attributes="member: 465882"><p>Could it not be your basal insulin (background) causing the rise? Taking 10 units for 21grams of carbs seems absolutely mental, even 6 is high. Another thought is are you getting the carb amount right for the slice of bread? It can vary so much from a thin slice large slice or medium slice & obviously different breads are different carbs. Another thought is are you weighing out your yoghurt? Again your carb amount could be out if your just putting some in a bowl and guessing the amount. For instance a quick look on google 100g of greek yoghurt is 3g of carbs. But then honey greek yoghurt is 14g of carbs for 100grams. Ive been type one since I was 14 so 12 year, I weigh out every meal because that's the only real way you can be 100% on the carb content.</p><p></p><p>My carb ratios change throughout the day, 1:9 for breakfast 1:9.5 for lunch 1:10 for evening meal. Today im 99% in range so once you get them carb ratios Dailed in you should be fine. Have you sat down with your DSN & worked out any ratios as a starting guide?</p><p></p><p>Also, make sure to take your breakfast insulin at least 20 minutes before you eat as most of us are insulin resistant at that time. If I take mine 5/10 minutes before eating I will spike</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Maco, post: 2361630, member: 465882"] Could it not be your basal insulin (background) causing the rise? Taking 10 units for 21grams of carbs seems absolutely mental, even 6 is high. Another thought is are you getting the carb amount right for the slice of bread? It can vary so much from a thin slice large slice or medium slice & obviously different breads are different carbs. Another thought is are you weighing out your yoghurt? Again your carb amount could be out if your just putting some in a bowl and guessing the amount. For instance a quick look on google 100g of greek yoghurt is 3g of carbs. But then honey greek yoghurt is 14g of carbs for 100grams. Ive been type one since I was 14 so 12 year, I weigh out every meal because that's the only real way you can be 100% on the carb content. My carb ratios change throughout the day, 1:9 for breakfast 1:9.5 for lunch 1:10 for evening meal. Today im 99% in range so once you get them carb ratios Dailed in you should be fine. Have you sat down with your DSN & worked out any ratios as a starting guide? Also, make sure to take your breakfast insulin at least 20 minutes before you eat as most of us are insulin resistant at that time. If I take mine 5/10 minutes before eating I will spike [/QUOTE]
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