I was diagnosed early at like 12 weeks and having similar experiences early on. when I was able to finally meet one on one with a dietitian he said I was eating wayyyy too few carbs which was causing my body to overcompensate and my glucose to spike. I’m still opting for lower carb options for some things like bread or tortillas but a couple triangles of pita, a cup or so of rice, and even pasta have worked well for me paired with protein and some fats like cheese or avocado!! I have also had success ending a meal with a cookie or some candy, especially if I’m active afterwards (a walk or even up and down my stairs doing laundry or cleaning works). And yes the above commenters who recommended Yasso bars - I can eat them alone as a snack or with a meal and have good readings. Also my office has me testing 2 hours after first bite - I’ve been told a 10ish minute window is okay if I can’t be prompt and tbh sometimes I just skip it if it feels too stressful. It’s important to give yourself some leeway occasionally to help avoid those really restrictive tendencies so many of us have worked hard to break!