Why is it that when I skip a meal my blood sugar is closer to normal range (140) ?

Question

I have taken 2 diabetic management classes about nutrition/meal preparation but I still cannot figure out what to eat to lower my blood sugar.

Answer 1

So ya wanna regulate your blood sugar, huh?

Here's a little different take on the subject of diabetes--

There are many things you can do to overcome type II diabetes, and improve life as a Type I diabetic. I've been researching alternative medicine, and the amount of help that's available to diabetics is amazing.

Natural remedies are quite effective, and include:

Cinnamon
Bitter Melon
Gymnema Sylvestre
Nopal cactus
American Ginseng
Fenugreek
Chromium picolinate

Cinnamon regulates glucose, and has a polyphenol compound called MHCP that mimics insulin and activates cell receptor sites. Everything on the above list has a use in fighting diabetes. If you are serious about learning how to use these herbs and not falling victim to diabetes needlessly, I suggest getting a copy of--

"One Son's Quest for the Cause and Cure of Diabetes", ISBN 7890766313

The author, a doctor, lost his mother to diabetes and spent the next 20 years finding a way to overcome it. My brother was dying of diabetes, and I was just starting to need insulin when we came across this definitive work which was first availale in February 2005. We both lead mostly normal lives now. It's a life saver, and the best money you'll ever spend on the subject.
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Answer 4

The "normal" blood sugar range goes from anywhere from 70 to 150. That is what I've always been going by, and have kept my blood sugar under control most of the time. Usually, I feel low/hypoglycemia if I am under 100. Remember, blood sugar for diabetics are different than for non-diabetics, because there is a wider range of control. As for pregnancy, I'm sorry, but I do not know the answer to this, because personally I can never get pregnant, cause I'm male haha(; I suggest your ask your doctor about pregnancy topics.

Answer 5

For me, eating and diabetes are almost simple math (without considering the emotional stress factor):

The obvious first: more simple sugar = more blood sugar levels. For example, even things like ketchup, vinegar and so on dressings, fruits like grapes and bananas have simple sugars.

Second thing: more carbohydrate = more blood sugar levels.
Potatoes, rice, bread, pasta will finally turn into a form of sugar and rise your levels.

If you skip a meal, you will not ingest any sugar therefore, any medication / excercise / etc will have "less" work. However, obviously skipping a meal is not the answer for managing diabetes and is risky for your general health.

You should balance your carbohydrate ingestion, reduce simple sugars in any form. You should take notes on what you eat and what are your blood sugar levels before and after. Remember that mood/stress plays a definite role.

Answer 6

I can assure for you that your blood sugar can be controlled if and only if you follow the instructions of the nutrition consultants together with your Doctor's Specialist Medication. And to keep monitor your Blood Sugar to stay within normal range.

Answer 7

It seems that managing diabetes management is different for different persons. I have a very good friend, who actually got a stroke from diabetes, and he swears that the more he drinks, it is the lower his blood sugar gets. He should know because he monitors it very closely. I think you should keep a close watch on the effects of what you eat and drink.

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Answer 9

well NOT eating works best to keep my blood sugar normal, but my insulin to carb settings are all off on my pump so what do i know.