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Permalink Reply by Zoe on March 13, 2011 at 7:07pm

Unfortunately, Amber, as a Type 1 I have not found the glycemic index to be that relevant. I think it is a lot more relevant for Type 2's. I can see a marginal difference in how I respond to some foods based on the GI. For example, I can eat 15 carbs of beans where 15 carbs of rice doesn't work at all for me. But other than eliminating foods from my diet, I haven't found the GI to be that relevant for my day to day carb counting and diabetes management. YMMV.

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Permalink Reply by A aka Amber on March 13, 2011 at 7:15pm

Thanks Zoe! :D What does YMMV mean ... LOL ... I'm a little slow.

- A

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Permalink Reply by Richard157 on March 13, 2011 at 7:38pm

The GI or Glycemic Index has helped me to determine which foods will make me spike faster. I have eliminated some of the foods with high GI numbers to avoid high blood sugar soon after eating. Cereal is no longer a breakfast food for me. I limit my portions of other foods with high GI numbers, like potatoes and pasta. That improves my overall control and has helped me keep my A1c below 6.0.

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Permalink Reply by A aka Amber on March 13, 2011 at 7:45pm

As silly as this may sound, that helps a lot! Thank you :) I have a lot of research and reading to do. The more I can learn the better :D Have a wonderful night! Oh and by the way, I love your pictures on your profile. Your family looks very sweet!

- A

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Permalink Reply by Zoe on March 13, 2011 at 7:47pm

"Your mileage may vary". Meaning we are all different as diabetics!

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Permalink Reply by A aka Amber on March 13, 2011 at 7:51pm

thanks ;)

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Permalink Reply by Natalie ._c- on March 13, 2011 at 9:49pm

Your Mileage May Vary -- from car ads in the 70's (?) Maybe before your time!
Some people use YDMV -- Your Diabetes May Vary, but I like YMMV better, because it's more picturesque. :-)

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Permalink Reply by A aka Amber on March 13, 2011 at 9:58pm

Thanks Natalie! :D I like YMMV too.

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Permalink Reply by dickengel on April 10, 2011 at 11:28am

Zoe,

I have found it to be very helpful - did not really notice until used CGM - it is really significant tomaintaining stable glucose.

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Permalink Reply by Baby Tee on March 13, 2011 at 7:43pm

Amber,
I think YMMV is your mileage may vary. Either that or your method may vary. Funny. = )
What you read might be true for a type 2, but not for a type 1. If it is true for a type 2, it most
likely won't be true forever.

I agree with Zoe. For a type 1, you have to count carbs regardless. The glycemic index typically is affected by how processed something is, how much fiber is in it, and how much protein is in it. Remember.....

1. Weigh food instead of measuring. Prepackaged foods settle when they are shipped.
2. FDA only requires that food labels are within 20% of what is contained in the package, so if you want to eat a serving with 40g carbs, that means it can have between 32g and 48 grams, and still be in compliance with FDA regulations. That means if you are miscalculating your carbs, it may not be your fault.
3. Subtract fiber from the carbs listed on a package. (ie 1cup broccoli has 6g carbs and 2 grams fiber. That is only 4g carbs you would need insulin for.) Atkins people call these net carbs.
4. To keep your carbs from peaking too quickly, try eating protein and veggies (remember, corn doesn't count) before the starch if they are separate. That will make your carbs peak later so your insulin gets a chance to work. That helped me a lot on days when I would have spaghetti for dinner. I would always eat my broccoli first.
5. Try to always eat at least the same volume of veggies as carbs when a bolus is required. That will help with eating fewer carbs and help keep the carbs from peaking as fast.

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Permalink Reply by A aka Amber on March 13, 2011 at 7:50pm

Baby Tee, you are full of helpful information. THANK YOU :D I really appreciate you taking the time to write me back in such detail. I didn't know about # 1 and 2. I have found that measuring my foods is much more accurate for me. Again, thank you! have a wonderful night.
- A

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Permalink Reply by Richard157 on March 13, 2011 at 8:06pm

Very good post, and I agree, but the GI is still helpful to me as an extra added attraction.

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