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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes carbs raise blood sugar, but you still need some carbs.

The best way to stabilize your blood glucose is a meal with one third each protein, fat, carbs.  This stops your blood sugar from spiking with each meal.  It is also slightly better if you eat your fruit at the end of a meal.  If you go no carbs, it often omits any grains or legumes.  You can get pretty constipated!

Quick takes
Bananas are a very high carb fruit without a lot of fiber.  
Drop the OJ, juice is sugar water
Add more protein everywhere!
Stay hydrated.  Water, seltzer. 
No artificial sweeteners.  Artificial sweeteners are okay as a “sometimes” thing, but not to be guzzling all day.

See an endocrinologist. Your GP will probably not cut it.  It will take awhile to get an appointment.

My child has had Type 1 for 11 years.  I have learned a lot over this time.  Read and learn, but remember every single person’s body is different.  Some things might not work for you, and that’s okay.  Move on and try something else.

You just need a few changes.  You are doing really well and not consuming a lot of processed crap!  This is better than most people!

You can do it! Good luck!
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While someone's experience with Type 1 is informative, do understand that it's a VERY different disease. Type 1 is concerned about sugar getting too low, primarily. Type 2 is about preventing it from being too high, primarily. Both want to avoid spikes. And both involve counting carbs and monitoring glucose. [/quote]

Huh? Both are about preventing glucose spikes. Type 1s need to correct hypoglycemic incidents due to insulin. But trust me, both are about controlling glucose.

Yes, eliminate the juice asap. [/quote]

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