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Permalink Reply by Deirdre on October 12, 2007 at 9:14am

It may not be the cereal, it may be the milk. Milk makes my sugar high and it stays high depending on the fat content.

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Permalink Reply by Ken Winters on October 12, 2007 at 9:41am

Breakfast is generally the hardest meal to keep post-meal BG's low. In one study I read, even non-Diabetics tend to go higher after breakfast than any other meal.

With your good A1C of 6.1, if the 189 reading isn't of long duration (e.g. it's back down under 140 by the 2 hour mark) and you aren't going that high other times throughout the day, I wouldn't be overly concerned. Some people will tell you anytime spent with a BG above 140 is bad and should never be tolerated, but it really comes down to a personal quality of life decision. I've been T1 for 31 years, spent a ton of time (more than I care to admit) in the past with a BG's over 140, but I still have absolutely no detectable complications (my Ophthalmologist yesterday told me my eyes had ZERO sign of Diabetic retina complications).

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Permalink Reply by Daena on October 12, 2007 at 10:13am

Check the amount of cereal you're eating. I personally don't fare very well with cold cereal now that I'm taking oral medication. And it could also be the milk, just like Deirdre suggested.

And Ken...I think its weird that my best post-meal readings come from my post-breakfast test. :)

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Permalink Reply by Diana Wagoner on October 12, 2007 at 10:36am

I make sure I have just 1 serving of cereal with just a small amount of milk. Still goes up. I wonder if the Januvia hasn't had time to work since I take it in the morning.

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Permalink Reply by Dee Meloche on October 12, 2007 at 11:00am

Maybe try a smaller portion size.Look for cereals high in fiber.The fiber will slow down the rise in blood sugar.

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Permalink Reply by Libby on October 12, 2007 at 12:40pm

Hi, Diana, I had the same problem with cereal. It is very high in carbohydrates and so is the milk. Before I was on insulin I couldn't eat even an ounce without a huge spike in my BG. I have read the study that says regular folks go up after breakfast but if it's the same one I'm thinking of, it also says that is very brief- just a few minutes at most and that they stay below 120 almost all the time. It may be that you can have high BG and still avoid complications but I am not willing to take the chance. I actually eat sprouted whole grains with strawberries and milk in the morning and it tastes almost like cereal and is very nutritious. (My husband says it is like eating salad for breakfast but he can eat anything and his BG is always 85.) It makes my BG go up a little, but I am taking insulin. Maybe I'll try it without and see what happens.

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Permalink Reply by Cody Turner on October 12, 2007 at 12:46pm

What is your fasting blood sugar before you eat. If it is high first thing in the morning, then it is going to go higher after you eat as well. When my sugar is low my doctor has me drink milk, so the milk could be causing the spikes.

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Permalink Reply by Alexandra on October 12, 2007 at 12:58pm

I have the same problem. Cereal is so high in carbohydrates & then you add the milk... I usually just factor that all into my insulin. You know whats a great great breakfast choice... I love "source" yogurt (any kind) w/ All-Bran Bran-Buds. 1/2 & 1/2. So good!

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Permalink Reply by Diana Wagoner on October 12, 2007 at 1:07pm

Thanks for all of your comments! My blood sugar is always around 100 when I get up in the morning. I don't take insulin so I can't adjust . The Glucerna cereal is for diabetics and supposed to not cause a blood sugar spike. I will try the yogurt/all bran and also the sprouted whole grains with strawberries. I still crave my cereal in the mornings though.

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Permalink Reply by Alexandra on October 12, 2007 at 1:08pm

Awesome! And I will have to check out this "Glucerna" cereal. Thanks! :o)

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Permalink Reply by Katie on October 12, 2007 at 5:19pm

I'm, curious as to WHY you are testing one hour after eating.....

usually a doctor will have you test 2 hours after a meal
to see the effect of insulin/medications.

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Permalink Reply by Manny Hernandez on October 12, 2007 at 7:21pm

I have almost come to the conclusion I cannot have any cereal (with or without milk), no matter how measured. Also, when I wake up at 100-110, if I have cereal, guaranteed I will be at least at 160 two hours later.

Yesterday I tried a different cereal Andreina bought, and guess what: same thing. :S

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