RE: a related question to blood sugar levels

[Guest guest]

I have a related question:

I have been enjoying Crystal Light. Now, I am finding out that there is an

article in the New York times saying that artificially sweetened drinks are

harmful. I do not know what to believe any more. Can someone give me some

guidelines?

nne Haas

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From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Vicki Breffe

Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 8:34 AM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: a related question to blood sugar levels

If I eat a certain amount of carbs, let's say 20 or 40 grams, how can I know

what that will be on my post-meal (2-hour) blood test? It has been seeming

to me lately that the bood sugar seems to be way above that which I would

predict when adding up carbs. I do not take insulin so I'm just talking

measuring without taking insulin or medication into account. Thanks.

Vicki Breffe

Rev 1:7

BEHOLD, HE IS COMING WITH THE CLOUDS, and every eye will see Him, even those

who pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. So it

is to be. Amen.

Rev 1:8

" I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, " who is and who was and

who is to come, the Almighty. "

[Guest guest]

nne, the rule of thumb I use is not to take anything as more than

interesting and pay attention for more when it says anything like may be,

possibly, might, linked to... I just do what makes sense from the

preponderance of good science and good sense and if it kills me I know not

to do that again.

a related question to blood sugar levels

If I eat a certain amount of carbs, let's say 20 or 40 grams, how can I know

what that will be on my post-meal (2-hour) blood test? It has been seeming

to me lately that the bood sugar seems to be way above that which I would

predict when adding up carbs. I do not take insulin so I'm just talking

measuring without taking insulin or medication into account. Thanks.

Vicki Breffe

Rev 1:7

BEHOLD, HE IS COMING WITH THE CLOUDS, and every eye will see Him, even those

who pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. So it

is to be. Amen.

Rev 1:8

" I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, " who is and who was and

who is to come, the Almighty. "

[Guest guest]

This is why it is so very important for a person to know what I call the

C-factor. Essentially it is simply this. You know how many bs points will be

raised by a single gram of carb. It is best to do this experiment when your bs

level is in the normal range between 80-120. First do a finger prick and take a

bs level. If your bs level is between 80-120, then you are ready to proceed

with the experiment. Now consume at least three or four glucose tablets of 4

grams each. If you consume 4 of these tablets, this means you have consumed

exactly 16 grams of carbs. Glucose tablets are preferred, because you know

exactly how many grams of carbs are in each tablet, making it easier for you to

calculate the grams of carbs consumed and for later calculations. Next wait 90

minutes or an hour and a half and take another bs level. Now wait another

thirty minutes and take another bs level. You will see that both bs levels are

fairly close together. Take the highest bs level and divide it by 16 and now you

know what your C-factor is. Now you know how many bs points will be raised by a

single gram of carb. There is a world of difference between eating 20 grams of

food and 40 grams of food. Hope this helps.

a related question to blood sugar levels

If I eat a certain amount of carbs, let's say 20 or 40 grams, how can I know

what that will be on my post-meal (2-hour) blood test? It has been seeming to me

lately that the bood sugar seems to be way above that which I would predict when

adding up carbs. I do not take insulin so I'm just talking measuring without

taking insulin or medication into account. Thanks.

Vicki Breffe

Rev 1:7

BEHOLD, HE IS COMING WITH THE CLOUDS, and every eye will see Him, even those

who pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. So it

is to be. Amen.

Rev 1:8

" I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, " who is and who was and who

is to come, the Almighty. "

[Guest guest]

If you use artificial sweetners, and you do not feel any harm like headaches,

etc., just keep on with the artificial sweetners. If you have doubts, switch to

a natural sweetner like stevia, which contain no carbs at all. I do fine on

splenda and or stevia I feel just fine.

a related question to blood sugar levels

If I eat a certain amount of carbs, let's say 20 or 40 grams, how can I know

what that will be on my post-meal (2-hour) blood test? It has been seeming

to me lately that the bood sugar seems to be way above that which I would

predict when adding up carbs. I do not take insulin so I'm just talking

measuring without taking insulin or medication into account. Thanks.

Vicki Breffe

Rev 1:7

BEHOLD, HE IS COMING WITH THE CLOUDS, and every eye will see Him, even those

who pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. So it

is to be. Amen.

Rev 1:8

" I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, " who is and who was and

who is to come, the Almighty. "

[Guest guest]

my daughter is a non diabetic and a dentist. she says as far as the teeth go you

are b3etter off drinking regular pop instead of the sugar free. but remember

that does not apply to the diabetic. i think common sense is keen, too much of

anything and u pay the price. karen from canada

a related question to blood sugar levels

If I eat a certain amount of carbs, let's say 20 or 40 grams, how can I know

what that will be on my post-meal (2-hour) blood test? It has been seeming

to me lately that the bood sugar seems to be way above that which I would

predict when adding up carbs. I do not take insulin so I'm just talking

measuring without taking insulin or medication into account. Thanks.

Vicki Breffe

Rev 1:7

BEHOLD, HE IS COMING WITH THE CLOUDS, and every eye will see Him, even those

who pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. So it

is to be. Amen.

Rev 1:8

" I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, " who is and who was and

who is to come, the Almighty. "

[Guest guest]

Humpf, what do you do if prior to eating, your BS's are 99, two hours after

eating they are 216, but an hour later, they are 57.

If mine are less than 10 two hours after eating, I am guarenteed to have a hypo

in the next hour.

Cheers,

Brett.

a related question to blood sugar levels

If I eat a certain amount of carbs, let's say 20 or 40 grams, how can I know

what that will be on my post-meal (2-hour) blood test? It has been seeming to me

lately that the bood sugar seems to be way above that which I would predict when

adding up carbs. I do not take insulin so I'm just talking measuring without

taking insulin or medication into account. Thanks.

Vicki Breffe

Rev 1:7

BEHOLD, HE IS COMING WITH THE CLOUDS, and every eye will see Him, even those

who pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. So it

is to be. Amen.

Rev 1:8

" I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, " who is and who was and who

is to come, the Almighty. "

[Guest guest]

I eat one 4 gram peppermint candy. Then I check my bs again an hour later.

a related question to blood sugar levels

If I eat a certain amount of carbs, let's say 20 or 40 grams, how can I know

what that will be on my post-meal (2-hour) blood test? It has been seeming to me

lately that the bood sugar seems to be way above that which I would predict when

adding up carbs. I do not take insulin so I'm just talking measuring without

taking insulin or medication into account. Thanks.

Vicki Breffe

Rev 1:7

BEHOLD, HE IS COMING WITH THE CLOUDS, and every eye will see Him, even those

who pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. So it

is to be. Amen.

Rev 1:8

" I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, " who is and who was and who

is to come, the Almighty. "

[Guest guest]

ann,

If the artificial sweetener does not give you any symptoms, then

continue on with it. Periodically, these articles show up and

everyone gets excited, but really about 99.9% of the people are not

affected by artificial sweeteners-especially Splenda!

a related question to blood sugar levels

If I eat a certain amount of carbs, let's say 20 or 40 grams, how can I

know

what that will be on my post-meal (2-hour) blood test? It has been

seeming

to me lately that the bood sugar seems to be way above that which I

would

predict when adding up carbs. I do not take insulin so I'm just talking

measuring without taking insulin or medication into account. Thanks.

Vicki Breffe

Rev 1:7

BEHOLD, HE IS COMING WITH THE CLOUDS, and every eye will see Him, even

those

who pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. So

it

is to be. Amen.

Rev 1:8

" I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, " who is and who was

and

who is to come, the Almighty. "

[Guest guest]

Vicky,

Harry informs you on how to figure out how many carbs affect your BG,

but also, your diabetes may ne changing so carbs may be affecting you

more than they used to.

a related question to blood sugar levels

If I eat a certain amount of carbs, let's say 20 or 40 grams, how can I

know what that will be on my post-meal (2-hour) blood test? It has been

seeming to me lately that the bood sugar seems to be way above that

which I would predict when adding up carbs. I do not take insulin so I'm

just talking measuring without taking insulin or medication into

account. Thanks.

Vicki Breffe

Rev 1:7

BEHOLD, HE IS COMING WITH THE CLOUDS, and every eye will see Him, even

those who pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over

Him. So it

is to be. Amen.

Rev 1:8

" I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, " who is and who was

and who is to come, the Almighty. "