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11/07/09 02:31 AM

"Is it true if your blood sugar is 65 and you drink orange juice that is 31 grams of sugar it will only boost your sugar level to 65 plus 31?"
Asked By: heierj  
Category: Blood Glucose Monitoring

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11/11/09 05:22 PM

Hello HeierJ: You are somewhat correct, in the fact that orange juice with a total carbohydrate value of 30-31 grams or 1 cup of your usual garden variety orange juice will cause a rise in the blood glucose readings, however, how much of a rise in the readings is individual.

A glucose reading of 65-70 mg/dl is deemed as 'hypoglycemia' and the usual self-management is the 15-15 rule. Or, you

  • consume 15 grams of a rapidly absorbed carb, such as 1/2 cup of fruit juice, and
  • then you wait 15 minutes while it is absorbed through the GI and gets into the body's circulation-blood stream, and then you
  • retest the blood glucose readings as to determine the impact of the carbs consumed to the readings, and
  • based on the numbers you may have to repeat.

    Evaluating the impact of carbs consumed and impact to the blood circulation does not lend itself to the 'additive effect' of blood glucose readings and carbs consumed. One might see some relationships however, not the recommended meal planning or self-management methods suggested primarily due to the VERY individual nature of us all.

    Checking blood glucose is primary to self-care, and knowing the how's any why's for readings is an important troubleshooting factor to help with the management of diabetes. These hypoglycemic occurrences should prompt you to ask the question of what could have causes the hypoglycemia :

  • "Did I miss a meal? (The primary influences to the glucose reading during the 1st two hours after the meal reflect the total carbohydrate consumed, the next 3-4 hours after a meal reflect the protein content of the meal, and depending on the total fat intake, the fat can slightly fuel blood glucose readings in the 5-6 hours after a meal).
  • Did I take too much medication, (insulin or other glucose lowering medication),
  • Did I exercise more than usual?"
  • Am I sick, or under more stress?
    Review the materials included here, thanks for asking dLife. Be you best. Regards Sue
    • Answered By: Susan Throop
    Accreditations: RD, CDE, MA
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