I am failing w/my GD. :(

sawyer918

I swear I am really trying to count carbs and be within the #'s recommended by the dietician.  I know I am most of the time when I eat like a Lean Cuisine meal for lunch, but my numbers are all over the place (sometimes I make the #'s and sometimes I don't).  I always hit my fasting, and the 2 hr after breakfast tests but lunch and dinner are not working for me. 

My diet is:

45 carbs for breakfast, 30 for snack, 60 for lunch, 30 for snack, 45 for dinner and 30 for snack. 

I should be within 70-120 when I take my blood sugar.  Today my blood sugar was 166 2 hours after lunch and I KNOW I only had 53 carbs.  I am so frustrated right now.  I have only been on the diet for 11 days.

 

 

 

 

jksweets

Could it be the makeup of the 53 carbs?  Was it a lot of sugar or white flours?

sawyer918

It was a Lean Cuisine Pizza.  I wasn't aware that I should keep an eye on the makeup of the carbs.  Well that is something to consider as well.  I had the pizza because it had 21 grams of protein in it.  I thought it was a good option. 

BottomStar

You could also try walking for even 5-10 minutes after lunch. I've done this for two days, and lunch is my best number even though it's my biggest meal. Also, have you tried the Healthy Choice frozen dinners? They seem to be lower in carbs.

k8enewlywed

Oooo totally jealous of your carb allowances! I only get 15 at b-fast it is KILLING ME!

I agree with pp try switching the type and maybe eating something different for lunch...more protein maybe???? Also the walking in place does help! sorry you are frustrated!!!!! GL! 

sawyer918

I only have 30 minutes for lunch and go home so I can rest, but I will try walking in place for 5 minutes after both lunch and dinner and see if that helps the situation.  I was told I shouldn't walk for more than 10 minutes a day due to having twins.  Thanks for the suggestion.  I really hope it helps. 

Adam'sGirl

I know it can be frustrating. Hang in there, it's worth it in the end when you get to see your healthy baby!

kated81

I agree with PP that it is most likely the make-up of the carbs you are eating. Try eating a smaller amount of carbs that come from starches.

This is the formula that my doctor has me on:

Breakfast (2 starches max): 26-30 gm Carbs max
Snack (1 starch max): 22.5 Carbs Max (12-15 gm max from starches)
Lunch (2 starches max): 60 Carbs Max (26-30 gm max from starches)
Snack (1 starch max): 22.5 Carbs Max (12-15 gm max from starches)
Dinner (2 starches max): 60 Carbs Max (26-30 gm max from starches)
Snack (1 starch max): 30 Carbs Max (12-15 gm max from starches)

After the carbs from starches, I make up the difference in vegetables and/or milk.

Good luck!

Married2MrWright

FIrst off all, how long have you been eating your GD diet?  It can take a few days for your body to regulate.  If it's been a week or more...then I'd check the quality of carbs you're eating as well as what else you're eating with them (it's best to always include protein and some fat along with the carbs).  By quality, I mean high fiber/complex carbs versus simple carbs.  So a whole apple will be processed differently than a glass of apple juice.  A sweet potato will affect you differently than white rice.

Also incorporating some movement/exercise into your daily routine can greatly help the numbers,

If none of that helps, I'd check with your doctor...you might need to lower your higher carb meals.

vmgetl

Mine was VERY high and all over the place when I first started the diet, but after tweakin git with my dietician, we figured my body could handle up to 45g of carbs per meal.  So now they lowered my lunch and dinner from 60g to 45g and I have no problems with my numbers at all.  It is possible that 60 g of carbs is too much for your body to process at once.  Check with your doctor.  That may be an option to change the carb allocations...

EXL311

To be honest, my dietician had me on a diet that would have made my sugar high constantly and I would still be hungry.  My OB recommended eating more protein when I would still be hungry.  In the end I ended up just figuring out how many carbs I could have and how much protein to balance that out with.  If I felt I had more carbs than I should have I would balance it out with extra protein/fat.