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Should you eat if your Fasting Number is High?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Inverary, ON

I haven't yapped for a while. Have been busy, tired - life has got in the way but have something to blab about this morning and we have dozens of new members who haven't been exposed to my drivel 😁

This morning my Fasting Blood Sugar was "out of range for ME".

It came in at a 6.3/113 which is a little over my (target) of 6.0/108 as set by my Diabetes Doc to maintain my level of control.

Not terrible, but a little high.

I "expected" it to be high because I slept in. More correctly I woke and… read more

April 10, 2022 (edited)
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Members enthusiastically confirmed that eating breakfast is essential even when fasting blood sugar runs high, with many sharing that skipping... Read more

Members enthusiastically confirmed that eating breakfast is essential even when fasting blood sugar runs high, with many sharing that skipping food actually causes their numbers to climb higher while eating (even with carbs) helps stabilize levels throughout the day. Several members described personal strategies that work for them, including limiting breakfast to around 15 carbs when numbers are elevated, choosing protein-rich options like eggs or protein shakes, and testing to find their individual response since factors like insulin production, liver function, and conditions like gastroparesis affect how each body responds. A recurring theme was the importance of trial and error to discover what works for your unique diabetes, with the community celebrating practical wins like one member's numbers dropping from 6.3 to 5.0 after a 25-carb breakfast and another seeing better control after adopting a daily oatmeal routine.

A DiabetesTeam Member

This is ok information for those with a reasonably good working pancreas and liver, although it won't apply to all. For myself with a good liver but a sluggish pancreas and a very low output of insulin and also possibly being type 1.5, and for others that are type 1 this does not work. 🙁 It is best to use trial and error to see if it works for you. Everybody's diabetes is different and many of us also have other health concerns that might impact this approach.

April 10, 2022 (edited)
A DiabetesTeam Member

When my numbers are high I reach for the protien. I will keep my carbs low but I will eat. I am glad you brough this up. We need to eat and have to realize that starving ourselves can bring the number sup higher instead of decreasing them.
Thank you Graham!

April 10, 2022
A DiabetesTeam Member

PS - here's the pic from my meter to show the above is NOT a work of fiction 😁

April 10, 2022
A DiabetesTeam Member

Hi Graham,

I agree, although for me, if my fasting bg 's are really high I will definitely eat but generally limit myself to about 15 carbs until my b.g's are in normal range(for me).

April 10, 2022
A DiabetesTeam Member

On target as usual our dear Graham Lamb provides us with the most appropriate information, 🙏I thank you, may you always be blessed 🙏🌹💐

September 16, 2023

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