Steady Overnight

When her BG began to trend downwards from 99mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter) , I gave her 4oz of the bottle mixed with 3oz @fairlife milk (total carbs = 6g, 10g protein). She spiked a little and I had to bolus her a few times overnight. At least I didn’t have to wake her to drink some juice to treat a low BG. We’ll see how tonight goes when we try the shake again.

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Everyday is an experiment. Everyday is a gift. Mothers of children with diseases know that all too well. We need no reminders to see the positives in our lives because we’re always with them.

BOTTOM LINE: High protein and fiber will keep a Type 1 diabetics BG levels steady overnight. Anticipate a spike in BG within about an hour after drinking a high protein shake especially when mixed with milk. The slow raise in BG is due to the fat content in milk, which delays the breakdown of lactose your body uses for energy. Too much protein and no carbs will cause your body to burn fat instead of sugary carbs for energy, which also raises BG. Kind of like when you eat eggs and no starches (aka carbs) with breakfast.

Hope you all have a good glucose night!

Sources: “Milk and Diabetes.” Diabetes.co.uk and “Can Milk Raise Glucose Levels?” Livestrong.com

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