anniec Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 As the thread title says, Which food causes you to have the highest Blood sugar levels? I know that sugar and pasta etc cause increased levels but was wondering what specifically makes your BS sky rocket. Mine is fresh orange juice, I try to steer clear of it but do occasionally have a glass. My aunts is always boiled sweets, for obvious reason and it made me curious. I have type 2 diabetes btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hetty Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I am type 2 also! Apart from the obvious, chocolate etc, Roses lime marmalade can send my blood sugar high!! So I don't have it, (well not very often anyway!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sTaGeWaLkEr Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Things like jams and sauces can play havoc with my blood sugars. Bakewell puddings definitely - but occasionally it just has to be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schiann Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I'm not diabetic, but hyperglycemic from chronic kidney disease. One of the less obvious things that used to get me a lot in years past was carrots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Talker Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Melon and grapes are surprisingly high in sugars, but if you take them in moderation, then you should be okay. Small portions of sweet stuff like cakes should not hurt you if they are only an occasional treat, and if you make sure that you have them with your main meal, so that your sugars don't spike too badly. the diabetes nurse told me that for a hypo, the best thing to get our blood sugars to come back up, was 100ml of orange juice. and, stagey, a little of what we fancy does us good, as the saying goes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniec Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 My blood sugar goes up very quickly when I've had oj so I have to agree with the nurse. Jam is pretty much the worst thing I'd imagine, fruit and sugar lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Talker Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 My blood sugar goes up very quickly when I've had oj so I have to agree with the nurse. Jam is pretty much the worst thing I'd imagine, fruit and sugar lol I like a dab of jam on my toast, in the morning, but I dislike it absolutely trowelled on. I prefer just a teaspoonful, and no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huscarl Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I used to be strict, but now I just eat and drink what the hell I want, bu**er the mini-maths exam for carbs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harleyman Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Any food high in carbohydrates. A lot of people think carbs dont contain sugar but once in the body system all those carbs turn to sugar and the blood flow through the arteries looks like sludge going through a water pipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selphie Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 You'll also find that mashed potatoes take your blood sugar up faster than say roast potatoes or chips. It's because it is already 'part digested' Apart from the obvious, jam, marmalade, sweets, cakes etc. There are some others that are surprising, Grapes, Strawberries and oranges. Rice and pasta are also culprits. My son is Type 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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