Nick Cramer wrote:
> 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). I'll try that 15-15 method next time. But bagels with
> cream cheese sure are good! ;-)
>

Even 1 Sara Lee mini bagel is 21 grams of carbs!

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Janet Wilder
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