Message #48080

[mccoy]

Do you monitor your blood sugar levels with a needle prick?

Yes, presently I use an automatic prick plus a certified, small and inexpensive device.

I've also used continuos glucose monitors, but that was when practicing a low-carb regime. I found that on a lowcarb diet there were no glucose spikes, but I lost too much weight. Some people like me evidently do need some glucose spikes to boost their insulin levels. I presently eat a plant-based diet with vegetables, fruits and nuts, plus dairy products and a few cereals, with modest amounts of honey and dates.

Today, however, on average, the problem is excess body weight and excess blood glucose.