Re:Sugar alters hormones and metabolism, sets stage for obes...
by zaroth on Saturday October 21, 2017 @12:12PM
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You would need a blood glucose meter (BGM), lancets, and strips. About $50 to get started.
Taking the measurement by washing your hands or wiping off your finger with an alcohol wipe, let dry, prick finger, squeeze to produce a small blood droplet, touch the end of the strip to the blood.
As far as interpreting expected results an hour after a meal; it depends on about a half dozen primary factors.
- Baseline fasting glucose level
- # of carbs consumed
- Ratio of simple/complex carbs and how much associated protein and fat in the meal
8 carbs of juice will spike blood sugar a lot faster than 8 carbs of ice cream because fat/protein/fiber can all slow down absorption of the carbs.
But in general healthy glucose level is 90 - 120 mg/dL and I'd imagine an hour after eating you should be a bit higher maybe up to 140.
Taking the measurement by washing your hands or wiping off your finger with an alcohol wipe, let dry, prick finger, squeeze to produce a small blood droplet, touch the end of the strip to the blood.
As far as interpreting expected results an hour after a meal; it depends on about a half dozen primary factors.
- Baseline fasting glucose level - # of carbs consumed - Ratio of simple/complex carbs and how much associated protein and fat in the meal
8 carbs of juice will spike blood sugar a lot faster than 8 carbs of ice cream because fat/protein/fiber can all slow down absorption of the carbs.
But in general healthy glucose level is 90 - 120 mg/dL and I'd imagine an hour after eating you should be a bit higher maybe up to 140.