I’ve read that the meal "starts" with the 1st bite BUT haven’t seen
anything about the time AFTER the "meal".
Does the time af testing after the meal start after the "main meal"
or after the desert and/or after the coffee or tea after the desert?
My reason for asking is that I was watching the Olympics & my dese
was about 1/2 hour after the "meal" so that my after meal testing
could be 1/2 hour too soon. Noticed 1 time that my desert ended
about 1 hour after the "main meal".
I probably should wait 2 hrs after the main meal & not be so picky???
"nobody" <annonym…@none.com> wrote in message
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> I’ve read that the meal "starts" with the 1st bite BUT haven’t seen
> anything about the time AFTER the "meal".
> Does the time af testing after the meal start after the "main meal"
> or after the desert and/or after the coffee or tea after the desert?
> My reason for asking is that I was watching the Olympics & my dese
> was about 1/2 hour after the "meal" so that my after meal testing
> could be 1/2 hour too soon. Noticed 1 time that my desert ended
> about 1 hour after the "main meal".
> I probably should wait 2 hrs after the main meal & not be so picky???
I test prior to eating and then 2 hours after the last bite. I never eat
dessert.
On Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:41:51 -0500, nobody
<annonym…@none.com> wrote:
>I’ve read that the meal "starts" with the 1st bite BUT haven’t seen
>anything about the time AFTER the "meal".
>Does the time af testing after the meal start after the "main meal"
>or after the desert and/or after the coffee or tea after the desert?
>My reason for asking is that I was watching the Olympics & my dese
>was about 1/2 hour after the "meal" so that my after meal testing
>could be 1/2 hour too soon. Noticed 1 time that my desert ended
>about 1 hour after the "main meal".
>I probably should wait 2 hrs after the main meal & not be so picky???
When you start the clock is irrelevant, what matters is the
peak time after you eat. That is slightly different for all
of us, and can also vary for different times of day and
different meal components.
However, if you test several times after meals for a few
days you will discover when your most consistent peak
occurs. Personally, I start the timer from my last bite, but
you can start it at the time that you find easiest to
remember.
To find your peak, test at 30-minute intervals; eg 30, 60,
90, 120 minutes after a meal. Very quickly you will find
when your peak is most consistent and you can concentrate on
that time and drop the others.
Read this, it may help:
http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com/2006/11/when-to-test-one-hour-or-tw...
Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
—
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On 2008-08-23, Susan <neverm…@nomail.com> wrote:
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> x-no-archive: yes
> Alan S wrote:
>> To find your peak, test at 30-minute intervals; eg 30, 60,
>> 90, 120 minutes after a meal. Very quickly you will find
>> when your peak is most consistent and you can concentrate on
>> that time and drop the others.
> So here’s the problem with testing beginning 30 minutes *after* a meal;
> you may’ve already peaked and come down some. Many meals take 30
> minutes to an hour to complete. Metabolism begins the moment food
> touches the tongue, and waiting til 30 minutes after the meal becomes
> unwise. Most of us find we peak between 45-60 minutes after that first
> bite.
> Susan
With the responses, it looks like it is conceivable that one would be
testing during the meal if based on the 1st bite.
Am puzzled regarding the "peak" as isn’t the purpose of testing is to
attempt to get a steady state of readings (hopefully low)? If the body
can bring down the glucose quickly, that would be desirable so no matter
how high the peak spike due to a meal? Or is finding the peak for food
avoidance?
nobody <annonym…@none.com> wrote in
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> Am puzzled regarding the "peak" as isn’t the purpose of testing is to
> attempt to get a steady state of readings (hopefully low)? If the
body
Not really. Since the damage is done in those highs, it is more useful
to test for how long you go high and correct to avoid the peaks. Since
the A1c can come back in a decent range (near 6) for someone with a lot
of highs and lows or a someone who keeps a nearly flat bg level. (It is
a weighted average but still it’s an average.)
> can bring down the glucose quickly, that would be desirable so no
matter
> how high the peak spike due to a meal? Or is finding the peak for
food
> avoidance?
More correctly, meal modification is one goal of testing for the peak.
Cindy Wells
(do I get reasonable results with 1/4 cup of brown rice or should I
stick to a single slice of low carb bread at dinner?)
On Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:24:49 -0400, Susan
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<neverm…@nomail.com> wrote:
>x-no-archive: yes
>Alan S wrote:
>> To find your peak, test at 30-minute intervals; eg 30, 60,
>> 90, 120 minutes after a meal. Very quickly you will find
>> when your peak is most consistent and you can concentrate on
>> that time and drop the others.
>So here’s the problem with testing beginning 30 minutes *after* a meal;
>you may’ve already peaked and come down some. Many meals take 30
>minutes to an hour to complete. Metabolism begins the moment food
>touches the tongue, and waiting til 30 minutes after the meal becomes
>unwise. Most of us find we peak between 45-60 minutes after that first
>bite.
>Susan
If you suspect that, make the first test of your 30-minute
series at the last bite.
But I’ve not come across anyone yet who consistently peaks
earlier than 45 minutes after their last bite on normal
meals.
Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
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On Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:54:37 -0500, nobody
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<annonym…@none.com> wrote:
>On 2008-08-23, Susan <neverm…@nomail.com> wrote:
>> x-no-archive: yes
>> Alan S wrote:
>>> To find your peak, test at 30-minute intervals; eg 30, 60,
>>> 90, 120 minutes after a meal. Very quickly you will find
>>> when your peak is most consistent and you can concentrate on
>>> that time and drop the others.
>> So here’s the problem with testing beginning 30 minutes *after* a meal;
>> you may’ve already peaked and come down some. Many meals take 30
>> minutes to an hour to complete. Metabolism begins the moment food
>> touches the tongue, and waiting til 30 minutes after the meal becomes
>> unwise. Most of us find we peak between 45-60 minutes after that first
>> bite.
>> Susan
>With the responses, it looks like it is conceivable that one would be
>testing during the meal if based on the 1st bite.
>Am puzzled regarding the "peak" as isn’t the purpose of testing is to
>attempt to get a steady state of readings (hopefully low)?
Only for your doctor, to assess whether medications need
review.
> If the body
>can bring down the glucose quickly, that would be desirable so no matter
>how high the peak spike due to a meal? Or is finding the peak for food
>avoidance?
Yes. Read these:
http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org/NewlyDiagnosed.htm
http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com/2006/11/when-to-test-one-hour-or-tw...
Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
—
d&e, metformin 1500mg, ezetrol 10mg
Everything in Moderation – Except Laughter.
http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com (Be Smart, Be Skeptical)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alan_s/
http://loraltravel.blogspot.com (Food, Glorious Food In India)