Is milk bad for my sugar levels?

Gherkina · January 2010

I drink a LOT of 1% milk...at least 1-2 gallons a week (which is usually at least a glass at every meal and sometimes snacks). I'm really hoping I don't have to cut back since I just don't like water as much.

Does anyone else drink this much milk? Is it a problem?

ToBeMrsT · January 2010

it has carbs in it so you just need to be counting it.

eta: one cup of milk has 15g of carbs

Gherkina · January 2010

Okay, thanks. I don't have that many carbs with any meals so it should be fine. :-)

leigh517 · January 2010

i have basically cut out milk since it has so many carbs which is really upsetting because i had been drinking a ton of milk beforehand. i really love it. it's just too difficult to figure in to my carb count... :-(

hrhmary · January 2010

When I had GD, they suggested that we drink 2% - the idea being that the extra fat content helps your body to absorb the carbs at a slower rate...

aprilqt74 · January 2010

When I had GD I was told I had to have an 8 oz. glass of milk with every meal. So those carbs were not included in my count, I had to have other carbs tool. I guess each Dr. is different.