I find that dinner seems to throw my sugars off worse than anything! I guess I just can't help myself whenever it gets to be chow time. I LOVE ME SOME FOOD! It never fails; I'll go through the whole day and not have one high sugar and then BAM! Hyperglycemia CITY!

My eyes get way too big for my stomach!

Usually I'll come home after a long day, start raiding the cabinets and throwing random stuff together, next thing you know, I got a plate a nachos, some peanut butter cookies, and a Popsicle!

I know, I know, I am supposed to eat healthy all the time...or something like that. I don't want people to think that because I'm a trainer that I eat perfect every day! I'm only human!

And then the worst is when you finish and it feels like there's a 10-pound bag of junk food in your stomach. Also, is it just me or is "diabetic flatulence" the worse? I could elaborate more, but I'll just leave it at that! Ohh, but one more disgusting thing regarding diabetics and gas. Has anyone ever had a discussion about diabetic farts?! Ok, ok, sorry, I was just wondering. Surely I am not the only one? Maybe it's all that protein we (I) eat??

Ok, where was I? Oh yeah, hyperglycemia after dinner.

One thing that has helped me lately has been taking my insulin plenty early before I eat. For years I was on insulin that made me wait 30 minutes before I ate. Then I switched to fast acting insulin and taking my shot during or AFTER meals. Now, I am still on the same insulin, but I am back to taking my shot 15 minutes or so BEFORE. I have found that I have had better success with my BG if I give my body time to absorb the insulin.

Anyway, thanks for reading today. I going to go take a shot and try not to eat everything in the house! -Andy.