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I need your help - People with diabetes but have low BMI

Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Nov 6 9:41pm | Replies (7)
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@kenag

I should also mention that getting a CGM was a big help. I was at least able to identify certain foods that were worse than others. For instance, I’ve learned that oatmeal, regardless of form (including oat groats) sends my glucose over 220 for a couple hours.
And of course I needed to be strict about eliminating sugar in all forms as well as empty starches (white flour, rice, etc). Fruits are largely restricted to berries. And only with a protein like yogurt.

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windyshores | @windyshores | Nov 5 12:36pm

I think an endocrinologist would be helpful. Who prescribed the CGM? (Do you have the DEXA one?) It sounds like you are already paying attention to the glycemic index (my kid's blood sugar rises a lot with oatmeal too!). The CGM is great for learning what foods send you up.

Eggs, meat, fish, poultry, salads.....low glycemic foods but tough when you don't want to lose weight! Protein and fats slow blood sugar rise down so mixing cheese in rice, peanut butter with crackers and so on. Beans/legume are carbs but soups with those might work.

Do you have any hypoglycemia?

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