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It sounds like 20 net carbs per day is your carb tolerance.
My carb tolerance is a bit lower --- at only 2-3 net carbs per meal.
But we do what we need to do. Baby steps.
Reduce your total carbs to below 150 day (minimally) - so yes, that means learning carb counting
If you can lose a few pounds do that - carrying extra weight means higher insulin resistance which keeps blood sugar higher
If neither of the above is possible or have already done so then the only remaining way to lower it is to take anti-diabetic medication
I used to reckon that 7 days X 20 g carbs= 140 grms carbs per week would be ok, but found that this produced too many peaks and troughs, so now aim to keep carbs to 20 grms per day, every day. Works far better.
Many diabetics can handle 100-130 net carbs daily.
Some only 50-60,
Some only 20-30 net carbs daily.
Then there is me at 2-3 net carbs per meal.
Good luck.
There are several key ways to lower your A1C:
1. Follow a diabetes-friendly eating plan such as
- Mediterranean-style diet (plant-based foods, whole grains, olive oil, fish)
- Low-carb diet (26-45% of total calories from carbs)
- Very low-carb diet (less than 26% calories from carbs)
- Vegetarian or vegan options 2. Show Full Answer
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