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10/14/09 03:14 PM

"i have been told to eat 20-30gm of carbs 30 min before bedtime. If I eat dinner at 7:00PM can eat the snack at 9:30 or 10:00? I ? high hs BS,"
Asked By: 2socks  
Category: Food and Nutrition

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I am 67 year old female diagnozed 6 months ago with type 2. BS usually below 140. FBS 124-140.

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10/22/09 06:39 PM

Hello,

Thanks for bringing your question to dLife.

Typically the initial meal plan is the "starting point" for most people. The meal plan changes over time. it needs to be periodically modified to meet individual needs and match personal circumstances.

Eating 20-30 grams of carbohydrates before bedtime and so soon after supper may not be appropriate for you. It can also add extra unwanted calories.

Frequent finger sticks will help you to determine how your blood glucose (sugar) responds to the eating foods containing carbohydrates.

Registered dietitians routinely take a food history before recommending a meal plan. The person who made the recommendation might not have been aware of your daily meal pattern. Based on your fingersticks, the bedtime snacks may or may not be necessary for you.

Take care.

Answered By: Liz Quintana
Accreditations: EdD, RD, LD, CDE
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Community Answers (1)

10/17/09 05:55 AM

I am not sure why they told you that many carbs, if I ate that much and I take insulin my fbs would be around 150 or higher. I have no clue why they are telling you that many carbs. You know let your meter be your guide it truly amazes me why they want you to eat that many carbs they have to know carbs raise bs levels.
Answered By: furball64801
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