hey guys.. i do not have diabetes, that i know of atleast, but i have a problem with foods spikeing my bloodsugar levels which is driving me insane.. i figured that you guys would have the best advise for me about this... are there a list of low carb/ low sugar foods online to get me started dietwise, or any supplements good for maintaining a steady bloodsugar/insulin levels? thanks -james

James -

What exactly do you mean by "foods spiking my blood sugars?"

How do you know you are not diabetic? Have you had your glucose tested to see what your fasting glucose is? If not, please do so.

Are you checking your bloodsugar levels at home with a monitor? If so, why if you are not diabetic?

Just a few questions to help us know you better.

Remember, a fasting BS of 125 or higher indicates diabetes, especially if it happens more than one time.
A non-diabetic fast should be between 70 and 110.

Test before a meal then test 1 hr. after and again at 1 1/2 hr, again at 2 hr. to find the glucose peak time. This will be known as "your peak time" to test in the future if you eat the same type foods. BS should be 120 or lower at your peak time. If it isn't then walk it down.

I was diagnosed with a 151 and told I was borderline diabetic only to find out there was no such thing after talking to 3 different diabetes centers in search of a Certified Diabetes Educator. Being borderline is the same as being a little bit pregnant or not pregnant!

Here is a site that will be of help to you. Choose foods with lower number. http://www.glycemicindex.com/

You really need to find a doctor to properly diagnose you one way or the other. If you are a diabetic, you need to see a Certified Diabetes Educator to help work out a food plan for you. Remember, the number carbohydrates suggested for a person may not be right. Most of us had to reduce the number of carbohydrates in order to control sugar levels.

Eat most of your carbohydrates from the non-starch vegetables, a little fruit. Avoid "white foods" such as
potatoes, rice, flour and some others. Some people can eat whole wheat bread (real 100% wholewheat) but I do not tolerate the whole wheat or white breads, both spike the sugar level.

I prefer to choose 3-4 oz. protein, Two 1/2 c. each cooked green vegetables and a lettuce/tomato salad with low carbohydrate dressing for a meal (I do vary this from time to time). For breakfast I eat a mixture of oatmeal, wheat bran, oat bran, soy granules, water, cooked in microwave, let let set few minutes, add 2 T. ground flax seed, 1 t. cinnamon and 1/2 c. cottage cheese. I add more water if mixture thickens too much. I always have good low readings in the 80's after this breakfast and it is due to having protein and fiber.

Exercise is very important in helping control BS. Walking 1 hr. after a meal for 1 mile is a big help.

Eat a low fat diet also.

Let us know what you final diagnosis is, whether you are diabetic or not.

Marie