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Carb. Question

Sassipeanutsmom
Sassipeanutsmom
If I'm making a protein shake with 7g of carbs in it, is it alright to add strawberries to this that have 13g/cup?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Sassi,
I would think that would be just fine. From what my dietician said that would be perfect for a snack, about 20 carbs. Or if you are having it with a meal my dietician would say I could have about another 25 carbs to go with that.
I know everyone is different as to how they handle carbs. I would say it would be okay. My advice would be to test before you eat it. Go ahead and add your strawberries. Then test 2 hours later and see how it affects you :)
Sassipeanutsmom
Sassipeanutsmom
Thanks Wiannu, I'll do that. Just what exactly are we looking for at 2hrs. after we eat or drink something?

The papers I have from the diabetes clinic I went to say,
Acceptable range with diabetes after eating 9.0-10.0.
Optimal range with diabetes 7.2-8

Does this sound about right? I should have gotten this back out long ago, I've been trying to get mine to under 7 at all times.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Well I am not sure what you are measuring in units wise. My doctor says that I should be between 90-130mg BS before eating something. Then the rule of thumb is it shouldn't go up more than 50mg after eating. The best goal is to keep it from going up more than 50mg... however she did say that as long as I can keep it under 180mg after eating this is acceptable (just not ideal).
Hope that helps. I'm sure that you can type into google 130 mg to "whatever units you are using"
:)
Sassipeanutsmom
Sassipeanutsmom
Sorry Wiannu, this is the Canadian units of measure, so for you that would be 162-180 and the other would be 129.6-144 and I've been trying to stay under 128.
mzizgayle
mzizgayle
That would be fine to have, are you having as a snack? I think it would make a great snack.
Sassipeanutsmom
Sassipeanutsmom
Yes Gayle as a snack. This makes me very happy that I don't have to cut out my smoothie snacks.
mzizgayle
mzizgayle
I will have one every so often, and not a problem....just don't make them full of carbs, icecream etc lol
Sassipeanutsmom
Sassipeanutsmom
No, I've adjusted them now so they have either just the 7g carb from the protein powder or whatever is in the fruit I use, but not both. When I don't use the protein powder, I use liquid egg whites from a carton.