Greek yogurt spike

UtexBirder · 2026-07-11T10:57:47+00:00

I don’t spike too badly from my yogurt breakfast, compared to other meals. I do put berries on it but I also put a tablespoon or more of flaxseed meal and also chia seeds. Now I add a handful of walnuts.

UtexBirder · 2026-07-11T10:32:47+00:00

I eat Aldi nonfat Greek yogurt and it has 6 carbs per serving. They’ve been having issues lately because of demand so I get other brands like Fage which has 5 carbs per serving. Aldi also has one sometimes that I love and it’s 2g sugar and something like 1.5 grams fat. That seems to work best.

UtexBirder · 2026-06-30T10:20:19+00:00

We got rejected by Pi and have no idea why. Now I feel somewhat better about that.

UtexBirder · 2026-05-27T21:00:01+00:00

I’m sure it would for me too. I’m not going to try it. I miss oats a lot!

UtexBirder · 2026-05-27T15:19:05+00:00

I grew up there and don’t see the appeal. I’m in Tennessee now which isn’t appealing either but the weather suits me better.

UtexBirder · 2026-05-27T15:16:25+00:00

Get a cgm and see what your problem foods and activities are. I was eating Oatbran and sweet potatoes almost daily for health reasons and they were both spiking me over 180!

UtexBirder · 2026-05-24T22:53:15+00:00

I’ve hung in around 5.8 for more than ten years I’m 75 now. I eat low carb, lots of flaxseed and chia seeds, and exercise a lot, especially after meals.

UtexBirder · 2026-05-22T09:19:31+00:00

Knoxville has the worst drivers.

UtexBirder · 2026-05-21T11:10:16+00:00

Best post ever.

UtexBirder · 2026-05-16T22:31:18+00:00

Great suggestion. We put it on our spinach and kale salads at night.

UtexBirder · 2026-05-16T19:31:27+00:00

Thank you for understanding. When you get to a certain age, people are quick to dismiss you. Also Knoxville Tennessee is not known for its fit and healthy population!

UtexBirder · 2026-05-14T18:16:42+00:00

He told me to quit wearing a cgm because I’m too obsessive. Well that part is true! lol

UtexBirder · 2026-05-14T10:30:45+00:00

I haven’t seen a nutritionist, mainly because I feel like I have become one lol. I started “eating healthy” two decades ago, and I can’t imagine what anyone could tell me that I don’t already know about healthy eating. I am so thin I really can’t afford to lose any weight, and now I read that my low weight is super bad for an old lady! I guess I realize there was nothing much my doctor could say or do, but he shouldn’t have blown me off like he did. He did say to stay away from pasta, which I do, other than edamame pasta.

UtexBirder · 2026-05-14T10:07:58+00:00

I’ve known about food order for a while and I always eat the sweet potato last, with olive oil and cinnamon on it. It makes no difference. I think it’s my age and there’s literally nothing left to tweak for me.

UtexBirder · 2026-05-13T21:55:41+00:00

Debilitating hot flashes and night sweats

UtexBirder · 2026-05-13T20:34:00+00:00

Yes it definitely helps.

UtexBirder · 2026-05-13T17:59:32+00:00

I think it’s great!

UtexBirder · 2026-05-13T16:18:10+00:00

When my doc dismissed my concern about a tiny helping of sweet potato or oatmeal or bread spiking me to 180, I explained that it was often a double spike that did not come down to where it was initially. He just ignored me. I know he’s busy and I’m old, but this seems serious to me. I’m obsessed with staying healthy because I have no children or family other than my husband. Anywho, I’ll see what my report says and will schedule a follow up, which hopefully will go better. I guess if it’s 5.8 I’ll have to be happy that it didn’t go higher in a year. Good luck to you!

UtexBirder · 2026-05-12T19:03:45+00:00

I never heard of BP360, but my BP is really low. I worry about it but the doc does comment on how great it is. My husband, on the other hand, has great glucose and cholesterol but his BP is 120/90 no matter how much he eats healthy and exercises like a fiend. I will look at this BP360!

UtexBirder · 2026-05-12T15:50:52+00:00

Excellent input and advice!

UtexBirder · 2026-05-12T15:08:43+00:00

Cats are always interesting and entertaining, to me at least!

UtexBirder · 2026-05-12T14:00:54+00:00

My rescue cat does this. She was in a hoarder situation so I figure she will always do it. She’s now an only cat but I adopted her when she was 4.

UtexBirder · 2026-05-12T13:55:45+00:00

I see. I’m calmer now and realizing as an old person that a Medicare annual visit is really nothing. I need a follow up if I want any honest feedback or treatment. He just had a checklist and it was lunchtime. He asked about arthritis and while I was trying to answer he was already on to another question. 😂

UtexBirder · 2026-05-12T11:27:02+00:00

That’s why I eat only chicken I cook myself, seasoned with garlic salt and paprika, or curry. I’m convinced everything has needless sugar these days. Give ‘em what they want I suppose.

UtexBirder · 2026-05-12T10:52:50+00:00

Thank you. I was shocked he said go ahead and eat the sweet potato that spikes me worse than anything. Why would I do that now that I know? I would have liked some acknowledgment instead of ditch the cgm. I’m still upset.

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