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I am sure not everyone does this. But I am also sure I'm not the only one who ever did it, even if rarely. What do you do when you have very unwisely overindulged in foods that no diabetic should be touching - I mean a brunch plate full of such plus a no-no dessert - and don't feel too well. Fair punishment, I know, but is there anything to do to feel better short of just waiting it out which may take "forever". Please?
Well, if one is on insulin, I try to counteract the rapid rise in blood sugar levels (which I would monitor) by injecting Apidra, a fast-acting insulin.
However, if you are on oral medication only, I agree that you can only 'wait it out'.
Well, if one is on insulin, I try to counteract the rapid rise in blood sugar levels (which I would monitor) by injecting Apidra, a fast-acting insulin.
However, if you are on oral medication only, I agree that you can only 'wait it out'.
And, on no medication, the same. I did find that some extra exercise helped. And a spot of rooibos tea. :-)
OK. I don't "party" often. May not hereafter at all. Could be hazardous to my health.
Drink lots of water, that's what I do. A bit of exercise helps and I'll take a long walk too.
If you know you're going to indulge, perhaps a small glass of wine first. I've read the liver is so busy getting rid of the alcohol it ignores some carbs. Not many tho. I read this in Dr Richard K Bernstein's book Diabetes Solution. I do know any type of alcohol drops my bgs to some extent so maybe there's something to it. Whenever I have an alcoholic drink I make sure to test my bgs frequently and eat something with it.
Drink lots of water, that's what I do. A bit of exercise helps and I'll take a long walk too.
If you know you're going to indulge, perhaps a small glass of wine first. I've read the liver is so busy getting rid of the alcohol it ignores some carbs. Not many tho. I read this in Dr Richard K Bernstein's book Diabetes Solution. I do know any type of alcohol drops my bgs to some extent so maybe there's something to it. Whenever I have an alcoholic drink I make sure to test my bgs frequently and eat something with it.
Does It really - alcohol lowers blood sugar? Hmmm. They were serving mimosas yesterday - for brunch yet. I'd never had one. Seldom have any alcohol. Not wild about it. The mimosa was tasty but quite light. Waiter said it had been weekened. I know it was a lot more orange juice than champagne. A new experience.
I'll remember the water. Didn't know that. Water is good. Thanks.
Before I go to a luncheon, or go out, I eat first. Not a complete meal, but eat enough so that when I get to the function, I am not hungry. Also, about 30 minutes prior, drink lots of water, a pint or more. Again, this keeps you from over indulging. As to what to do if you over indulge? First off, flog yourself severely. hahahaha Actually, there's not a lot of anything you can do, "after the fact", except feel bad for doing it. There is nothing that you can eat to take away things you already ate. Just learn from it and try not to do it again. Lots of preventitive things, but not a lot to do after the fact.
Before I go to a luncheon, or go out, I eat first. Not a complete meal, but eat enough so that when I get to the function, I am not hungry. Also, about 30 minutes prior, drink lots of water, a pint or more. Again, this keeps you from over indulging. As to what to do if you over indulge? First off, flog yourself severely. hahahaha Actually, there's not a lot of anything you can do, "after the fact", except feel bad for doing it. There is nothing that you can eat to take away things you already ate. Just learn from it and try not to do it again. Lots of preventitive things, but not a lot to do after the fact.
Thanks. Water seems to be part of the answer. And, yes, learn - well, remember and heed what I've already learned - from it. Fortunately (unfortunately, too) this, our favourite restaurant is closing next week. That is why we were there.
Drink lots of water, that's what I do. A bit of exercise helps and I'll take a long walk too.
If you know you're going to indulge, perhaps a small glass of wine first. I've read the liver is so busy getting rid of the alcohol it ignores some carbs. Not many tho. I read this in Dr Richard K Bernstein's book Diabetes Solution. I do know any type of alcohol drops my bgs to some extent so maybe there's something to it. Whenever I have an alcoholic drink I make sure to test my bgs frequently and eat something with it.
I second this about booze.
I am not sure about wine, but my blood sugar does well, and indeed decreases, with plain vodka (I mix with diet cola), hence I keep an eye on it. I also have very good results with the beers called "55" and "64" (indicates the number of calories each has, with necessarily very low carbs). Yet, other beers and booze will elevate blood sugar levels due to the high carb count.
For example, one night my wife and I went to an English-styled pub, and I had two English beers (out of their tap). Upon arrival home, my blood sugar level was close to 300. Lesson: avoid the heavy beers.
I will also note that in my work (reviewing disability claims for Social Security, among other duties) I have noticed that alcoholic, homeless diabetics seem to do surprisingly well (whenever they get their A1c tested), even though they usually do not have insulin or oral medications. I assume that their steady diet of high-alcohol drinks helps keep the blood sugar levels down (we shall not mention their host of other medical problems).
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