Cheese enchiladas - Oy vey!
Janet Wilder > wrote:
> Nick Cramer wrote:
> >
> > So, you don't think I have to worry about an FBG of 60? I had a 46 one
> > morning. I think I ate a bagel to bring it up. Don't remember the PP
> > BG, as that was before I started keeping notes with
>
> DH sometimes has numbers in the high 60's. He uses the 15-15 method to
> bring up his BG. 15 grams of quick acting carbs. Wait 15 minutes and
> test again. If not back up to "normal" try another 15 grams of
> fast-acting carbs and another 15 minute wait.
>
> Fast acting carbs are glucose tablets, fruit juice, skim milk, regular
> soda and other high sucrose things. A bagel is not a fast acting carb
> and might just leave you a lot higher than you want to be.
Thanks, Janet. We have skim milk (ugh), regular soda and some sweet fruit
juices (argh), occasionally, real orange juice (Screwdriver for breakfast -
Doctor's orders). Oh. 1 Tbs of Guava Nectar! I'll try that 15-15 method
next time. But bagels with cream cheese sure are good! ;-)
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