Thread: Heads up for diabetics.

Originally Posted by Vern

My free (ndss government subsidised) CGM monitoring run has come to an end, this is now going to cost me close to $6000 a year. Just another kick in the guts.

I take it that you are Type 1.

Originally Posted by superquag

"... and followed the educators amd dieticians advice a bit, so slow release higher carb food etc...well this thing has opened my eyes to how those foods effect my sugars. Normally i just test before each meal, and generally i am close to what they should be come test time.
So this morning, woke up, levels were about 8, a bit high but not to bad, had insulin, then proceeded with breakfast, 3 x Weet-Bix with milk. 35min later, 14.4., 15.9 as i type 55min after eating. I never expected such a leap so quickly.
Think i will re jig my diet as i am not happy with that.

- Nor would I be.


I'd suggest looking into a LOW carb approach. Yes, Opposite to the Good Scientific (?) advice you've been given for years...
This link (Australian) would be a great place to start.

Dietary Carbohydrate Restriction for Type 1 Diabetes Glycaemic Control | #isupportgary

I didn't think there was anything slow release about wheat bix mate. The industry has a lot to answer for. Cheers