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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Diabetes / March 2006Carbohydrate Question
It seems keeping glucose spikes as low as possible is a worthy goal for all of us. Along those lines, I wonder if one way is to eat low glycemic indexed carbs in small portions several times per day. This approach is in contrast to the carbs with a meal approach. The goal is to consume the same number of grams of carbs but with several smaller, gentler spikes than will happen with a large portion of carbs at one time (a meal). Any thoughts? Your idea is a very sound approach. Many of us do not eat the standard 3 meals a day, but instead eat 5 or 6 times per day spreading out the calories and carbs to keep spikes minimal. Michelle, T2 > It seems keeping glucose spikes as low as possible is a worthy goal for all > of us. Along those lines, I wonder if one way is to eat low glycemic indexed > carbs in small portions several times per day. This approach is in contrast > to the carbs with a meal approach. The goal is to consume the same number of > grams of carbs but with several smaller, gentler spikes than will happen > with a large portion of carbs at one time (a meal). Any thoughts? Apparently, there is some new doubt about the glycemic index http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/03/01/D8G2MOA00.html >It seems keeping glucose spikes as low as possible is a worthy goal for all >of us. Along those lines, I wonder if one way is to eat low glycemic indexed >carbs in small portions several times per day. This approach is in contrast >to the carbs with a meal approach. The goal is to consume the same number of >grams of carbs but with several smaller, gentler spikes than will happen >with a large portion of carbs at one time (a meal). Any thoughts? Exactly right. If you are diabetic, the odds are that you have a weakened glucose metabolism system and a vigorous glucose generating system (i.e. your unimpaired digestive system). You have to "handicap" that vigorous digestive system to give your glucose metabolism a fighting chance. Regards Old Al > It seems keeping glucose spikes as low as possible is a worthy goal for all > of us. Along those lines, I wonder if one way is to eat low glycemic indexed > carbs in small portions several times per day. Don't ask us, ask your blood sugar meter! Try eating that way and see what kinds of numbers you get 1 and 2 hours after eating. The answer will tell you whether that strategy can help you meet your blood sugar targets. --Jenny http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes Diabetes Info http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org/newlydiagnosed.htm Get Your Blood Sugar Under Control >It seems keeping glucose spikes as low as possible is a worthy goal for all >of us. Along those lines, I wonder if one way is to eat low glycemic indexed >carbs in small portions several times per day. This approach is in contrast >to the carbs with a meal approach. The goal is to consume the same number of >grams of carbs but with several smaller, gentler spikes than will happen >with a large portion of carbs at one time (a meal). Any thoughts? This might work if you're not on insulin. But if you're taking insulin, the action of your bolus insulin and your meals have to match up. |
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