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I had whole grain toast with peanut butter. I checked sugar level at 2 hrs. It was 134. Is that too high?

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Zephyrhills, FL
May 4, 2025
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A DiabetesTeam Member

No that is a perfect number

National Standard says "under 180" (10.0 mmols) is OK

Good Control, protecting the eyes, kidneys and brain would be "under 157" (8.7 mmols)

And if you want to try and prevent ALL Diabetic Complications then you would shoot for a 2 hour Post-Prandial Number (2 hours after first bite) of "under 140" (7.8 mmols) - that would be considered "controlled to non-diabetic levels"

So depending on your individual (target) you 2 hour post goal could be different - but in the 130's means "you are cruising and giving the beast a hard time" so your "toast and peanut butter", exactly how you ate that meal is "Safe For You" 😁

I personally follow an older U.K. standard of "less than 8.0 mmols" (144 points) at 2 hours post. That allows me to keep an A1C of "below 6.0%" without using medication - @A DiabetesTeam Member Henry follows a similar "tight range" with his topping out at 140/7.8 mmols and it works the same way for him

May 4, 2025 (edited)
A DiabetesTeam Member

You should check 2 hours after your first bite when eating. That is a good number.

May 4, 2025
DiabetesTeam

A blood sugar reading of 134 mg/dL two hours after eating is generally within an acceptable range for someone with diabetes. For context, a reading over 140 mg/dL at the two-hour mark after eating would typically be considered elevated.

The whole grain toast and peanut butter combination was actually a good choice since Show Full Answer

A blood sugar reading of 134 mg/dL two hours after eating is generally within an acceptable range for someone with diabetes. For context, a reading over 140 mg/dL at the two-hour mark after eating would typically be considered elevated.

The whole grain toast and peanut butter combination was actually a good choice since both contain fiber and protein which help prevent dramatic blood sugar spikes. The complex carbohydrates in whole grain bread are digested more slowly than refined grains. To get the most accurate readings when checking blood sugar, always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before testing. Even tiny amounts of food residue on fingers can affect the results. Make sure hands are completely dry before testing since water can also impact the accuracy.

May 4, 2025

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