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[jd312701]

For the last 15 days I have been keeping the track of my diabetic levels. The conclusions are as below:
1- If I take a full meal, rich in carbs like rice, the spike is as high as 215-220 after two hours.
2- after three hours the level is down to 140-155 even with this high carbs meal.
3-If I take the same big meal, rich in carbs, and go for a walk for one hour, the level would be 138-140 mg/dl after two hours.
Now average meal with average carbs.
1-If I take an average meal with average carbs my sugar level would be 150-162
2-after three hours the level is down to 130-145
3-when I take the same average carbs meal and go for a walk the sugar level is 130 after two hours.
After 4 hours in either cases it is normal 108-120.
one thing very critical I am hypoglycemic for sure, 10 days back I had the worst hypoglycemia event of my life. I took one and half plate of rice and went for walk after one hour. Having walked three and a half kilometer the event started and I was almost passed out.
Please do advise, should I use medicine for the spike or is there any remedy that I could keep my sugar levels under 140 mg/dl. the thing is I can't go for a walk every time it take a meal. I do take a nap after noon so the spike may be 170-220 mg/dl depending upon the type and quantity of food. A friend of mine told me that up to 200 it is normal according to WHO, is he right ? If I go for the calculation the spike last for a time period of just one hour how dangerous it could be, pleas tell me about this.

[jd312701]

Thank you once again, I have reduced carbs in my food. doing yoga and walking regularly. Shall remain in touch with you about the results.

kind regards

[Super_sally888]

Hi,

even short term spikes of that high are dangerous to your health.

Please try to limit your carbs (particularly rice and breads and sweets).

Drugs like metformin don't cause hypoglycemia as they act to reduce insulin resistance rather than to increase insulin production.

Eat small regular meals, which should always have fat and protein, and only a little carbohydrate.  Keep exercising.

Keep testing!

[jd312701]

Thanks for the response, the main thing is the spike last for a time of not more than 45 minutes after a meal, then it comes down to a level under 140 and not all the meals lead to that spike only rice and rich starch. In fact I am scared of medicine as I have a tendency  towards hypoglycemia. Any ways thanks again for your concern.

[Super_sally888]

Hello,

up to 200 is definitely not normal.

Your fasting blood sugar should be < 100.
Your 2 hours after eating should be < 120.

The numbers you post are diabetic and unhealthy.

You should definitely be avoiding eating a high carbohydrate diet.  Best that you limit your rice and eat more (non-starchy) vegetables in it's place.

You may also need to be on medicine to help bring your blood sugars down.

I recommend you take these testing results to your doctor and also ask for assistance and advice on medication.

The spikes are definitely dangerous to your long-term health.  Damage to your organs and body will occur when blood sugars are above 140.

HOpe this helps.