Wholegrain carbs

[Dazphoenix28]

So gone much healthier this past month and love wholegrain rice for dinner. Tonight I had 2 boiled eggs, mixed vegetables, spring onion, tomatoes and wholegrain rice. Total carb count was about 70g. I always find that I drop quickly within the hour until I can pretty much be below 4.5 and then rise slowly after 2 hours to 10 or so. I inject 15 minutes prior to meal and I know wholegrains are slow releasing carbs so the insulin works a bit faster but is there anything I can do can prevent the quick drop and slow rise?

Was thinking of maybe shifting my injection to after the meal or just before I eat instead of waiting 15 minutes. Anyone got any advice? I normally counter it by watching my levels and if they drop to low had something to boost me up a tad bit. Then 2 hours later 1 unit of rapid normally prevents the spike and levels it off around 6-7. Obviously I'd prefer to not inject twice.

 

[EllieM]

Was thinking of maybe shifting my injection to after the meal or just before I eat instead of waiting 15 minutes.

Try it and see what happens. I'd be more unhappy about eating for hypos than having to give an extra injection.... Good luck.

 

[becca59]

Or try splitting the dose. Some to start you off as usual and the rest 30 minutes-1hr later. For me personally I split most of my doses unless the meal is very low carb.