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Are all carbs equal?

heart2222
heart2222
If I get a carb from a fruit vs a carb from a sweet, are they treated the same in my body? When you are carb counting, it doesn't seem to take into acct the source of the carb. Does that really matter? Just so I allow for carbs left after a meal, then a sweet treat in moderation is ok and will not adversely affect my blood sugar?

I noticed I lost weight almost immediately after I started this carb counting diet. I usually LOVED it when I lost weight because then I felt I can eat some yummy things. Now, with this carb counting, that isn't so true. Darn!
Atpeacemary
Atpeacemary
My diabetic clinician said we can eat everything but keep an eye on those pesky carbs. Usually it is 45gr. per meal and 20 gr. per snack. But everyone is different. You do what is right for you
grannie
grannie
You have made a good point. There again the rules don't fit everyone. There are several things that will raise and spike my blood sugar. So I guess the answer to your question is no. Certain carbs act different with different folks. You have to learn what they are and prepare for them.

In my case, anything with corn or oats in it will spike my sugar, that is one example.
heart2222
heart2222
So basically, the only way to know is to eat the certain food and then tst your blood. That would be a lot of pricks!

Hmmm... I HATE needles!
grannie
grannie
Not really, when you test at your next meal time if your reading is so far off you know you ate something that spiked it, that's were that GI list comes from if the food you ate is in the high range...there you go.

Next time you eat the "culprit" food if it's high again then you know for sure.
red47640
red47640
I've heard that the difference is in whether or not the carbs are complex carbs or simple carbs. Based on their chemistry, their nutrition factor is dependent on how easily the body can break them down.
heart2222
heart2222
Thanks for your feedback, grannie and red! I dont' test that often, just periodically for fasting and 2 hr post prandial. That's a good way though when I get a high reading, think back on what I ate.

I assume all the "goodies" are simple carbs and bad for you...
bspiller
bspiller
Everyone's body is different. I know I'm set to eat 80 carbs a meal and 15 carbs for a snack. I do test 4-6 times a day before and after my meals.
mzizgayle
mzizgayle
carbs are called complex and the sugars are the simple, just use your common sense and if trying something new, try 1/2 portion and see how it goes for you, I usually will test a new food item at least twice to see if it reacts the same with me
heart2222
heart2222
Thanks for your responses!
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