JGE 88 – FBS Increase 16 Points – Being Busy But Getting Lazy

Good Day,

This morning I recorded an increase of 16 points to 127 mg/dL to my early morning blood sugar count.

And I did not cycle yesterday. Spent the morning at Circle of Life. It was The Pack’s annual check-up and all-out hyper-morning.

I was more preoccupied with appointments and errands again yesterday. I stopped at my favorite all-you-can-eat-buffet Jai-Ho Royale for a lunch and a supposed early supper. And I pigged out, 6 plates with Chickpea Salad, Chicken Makhani, Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Biryani, Onion Bhaji’s, Indian Okra, Dal, Naan, Basmati Rice…

Chickpea Salad. Carb count ≈ 17 grams.

Chicken Makhani. Carb count ≈ 24 grams.

Tandoori Chicken. Carb count ≈ 2 grams.

Chicken Biryani. Carb count ≈ 81 grams.

Indian Okra. Carb count ≈ 14 grams.

Onion Bhaji. Carb count ≈ 40 grams.

Dal. Carb count ≈ 63 grams.

Naan Flatbread, 6 pieces. Carb count ≈ 114 grams.

Basmati Rice. Carb count ≈ 80 grams.

Total carbohydrate count for lunch approximates 435 grams.

And then later I had my favorite, a Tomato, Mayo and Cheese Sandwich…with a couple of scoops of B&J Phish Food. And a Canada Dry Ginger Ale. Carb count ≈ 164 grams.

Total carb count, somewhere in the vicinity of 567 grams.

Results –

FSB – 127 ↑ up 111 (Normal range 100 – 125 mg/dL)
A1c – 5.36 ≡ 5.36 (Normal range 5.7 – 6.4 %)
eAG – 107.2 ↑ up 107.1 (Normal range 117 – 137 mg/dL)

Tune in tomorrow to Jim’s Gotta Eat to see the comparison of the results...and the set up a new Supper Showdown.

Food for thought – I have to make sure that I cycle/exercise.  Try not to eat too late in the evening. Manage the amount of food that I eat. Do not over eat because my eyes see good food.

I am trying to control my diabetes with exercise and food. I have eliminated all diabetes medication. I am keeping my weight stable, and Jim's gotta eat.

Enjoy.

Jim

JGE 87 – FBS Increase 5 Points – Late Night Supper

Good Day,

This morning I recorded an increase of 5 points to 111 mg/dL to my early morning blood sugar count.

Appointments all day and running late for supper.

A quick go-to and pick up at Pepo’s Café in Northdale.

Supper – Bourbon Chicken, Black Beans and White Rice, Yuca, and Plantains. Pepo’s always provides a tremendous amount of food, and I always hear the instructions to clean my plate.

And I will always return to Pepo's...

Bourbon Chicken. Carb count ≈ 26 grams.

Black Beans and White Rice. Carb count ≈ 90 grams.

Boiled Yucca in Garlic Sauce. Carb count ≈ 47 grams.

Plantains. Carb count ≈ 57 grams.

5 pieces of Dove Dark Chocolate Minatures. Carb count ≈ 23 grams.



Total carbohydrate count last night approximates 243 grams.


Results –

FSB – 111 ↑ up 106 (Normal range 100 – 125 mg/dL)
A1c – 5.36 ≡ 5.36 (Normal range 5.7 – 6.4 %)
eAG – 107.1 ↓ down 107.2 (Normal range 117 – 137 mg/dL)

Tune in tomorrow to Jim’s Gotta Eat to see the comparison of the results...and the set up a new Supper Showdown.

Food for thought – Try not to eat too late in the evening. Manage the amount of food that I eat. Do not over eat because my eyes see good food.

I am trying to control my diabetes with exercise and food. I have eliminated all diabetes medication. I am keeping my weight stable, and Jim's gotta eat.

Enjoy.

Jim

JGE 86 – FBS Decrease 6 Points – Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders, Watercress, Tomato and Onion Salad.

Good Day,

This morning I recorded another decrease of 6 points to 106 mg/dL to my early morning blood sugar count.

Last night supper was a very easy make – Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders and a Watercress, Onion and Tomato Salad.

I had 6 Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders. Carb count ≈ 102 grams.


I had Watercress, Onion and Tomato Salad. Carb count ≈ 0 grams.


Total carbohydrate count last night approximates 102 grams.


Oh yeah, I didn’t make the King’s Hawaiian Rolls.

Results –

FSB – 106 ↓ down 112 (Normal range 100 – 125 mg/dL)
A1c – 5.36 ↓ down 5.37 (Normal range 5.7 – 6.4 %)
eAG – 107.2 ↓ down 107.3 (Normal range 117 – 137 mg/dL)

Tune in tomorrow to Jim’s Gotta Eat to see the comparison of the results...and the set up a new Supper Showdown.

I am trying to control my diabetes with exercise and food. I have eliminated all diabetes medication. I am keeping my weight stable, and Jim's gotta eat.

Enjoy.

Jim

JGE 85 – FBS Decrease 14 Points – Happy Fish Tampa

Good Day,

This morning I recorded a decrease of 14 to 112 mg/dL to my early morning blood sugar count. Whew! Thank you Happy Fish Tampa.

Last night I was leary of what I should eat for my Supper Showdown to help reduce my blood sugar from the day before. And I didn’t want to eat rabbit food or starve myself. I wanted a good, reasonable seafood meal, and I did not want to cook or spend an arm and a leg.

I found, according to Yelp’s rating, the number 1 ranked seafood restaurant in Tampa, Happy Fish. It is listed as and cites itself as an “Authentic Peruvian Cuisine” and a “Peruvian Fusion”. Well I am definitely glad I found it.

The service was very, very, very good. Period. And the menu choices were good, obviously. I didn’t overeat but could easily have.

My early blood sugar recorded a decrease of 14 points, and I am back in the normal range at 112 ms/dL. Thank you Happy Fish.

I shared Ceviche Mixto. Carb count ≈ 25 grams.

I shared Lomo Saltado. Carb count ≈ 42 grams.

I shared Chaufa Especial con Pollo. Carb count ≈ 49 grams.

I had 2 of 5 Picarones. Carbs ≈ 91 grams.

Total carbohydrate count last night approximates 207 grams.

Results –

FSB – 112 ↓ down 126 (Normal range 100 – 125 mg/dL)
A1c – 5.37 ≡ 5.37 (Normal range 5.7 – 6.4 %)
eAG – 107.3 ↓ down 107.5 (Normal range 117 – 137 mg/dL)

Tune in tomorrow to Jim’s Gotta Eat to see the comparison of the results...and the set up a new Supper Showdown.

Food for thought – Manage the amount of food that I eat. Do not over eat because my eyes see good food.

I am trying to control my diabetes with exercise and food. I have eliminated all diabetes medication. I am keeping my weight stable, and Jim's gotta eat.

Enjoy.

Jim

JGE 84 – FBS Increase 18 Points – Crispers’ Reuben Sandwich

Good Day,

This morning I recorded an increase of 18 to 126 mg/dL to my early morning blood sugar count.

Danger, Danger Will Robinson!. Blood sugar above the normal range.

Last night’s supper, (I didn’t cook), was Crispers’ cup of Kickin’ Crab Chowder and a Reuben Sandwich, and a bag of Kettle Chips.

I was frustrated and exhausted. I had to remove two 15+ years growth of golden bamboo clumps from the front yard. An anonymous someone reported an issue of line of sight to the Hillsborough County Code Enforcement Department.

I also had a can of San Pellegrino Blood Orange Soda.  And of course my bowl of ice-cream

Whole Reuben Sandwich. Carb count ≈ 72 grams.

Cup Kickin’ Crab Chowder. Carbs ≈ 17 grams.

Bag of Kettle Chips. Carbs ≈ 17 grams.

Can of San Pellegrino Blood Orange Soda. Carbs ≈ 33 grams.

And of course, Breyers Girl Scouts Samoas Ice Cream. Carbs ≈ 42 grams.

Total carbohydrate count last night approximates 181 grams.

And I love Reuben sandwiches...

Results –

FSB – 126 ↑ up 108 (Normal range 100 – 125 mg/dL)
A1c – 5.37 ↑ up 5.36 (Normal range 5.7 – 6.4 %)
eAG – 107.5 ↑ up 107.2 (Normal range 117 – 137 mg/dL)

Tune in tomorrow to Jim’s Gotta Eat to see the comparison of the results...and the set up a new Supper Showdown.

Food for thought – Exhaustion and frustration should not be a contributing factor for meal choice.

I am trying to control my diabetes with exercise and food. I have eliminated all diabetes medication. I am keeping my weight stable, and Jim's gotta eat.

Enjoy.

Jim

JGE 83 – FBS Decrease 9 Points – Spicy Italian Sausage, Peas, and Rigatoni

Good Day,

This morning I recorded a decrease of 9 to 108 mg/dL to my early morning blood sugar count.

Last night’s supper, great recipe – Spicy Italian Sausage, Peas and Rigatoni.

I am always looking for a simple and quick recipe. This was it. I found this one at Allrecipes – Pasta with Peas and Sausage.  And yes that above image was taken last evening in my kitchen.

Spicy Italian Sausage. Carb count ≈ 4 grams.

Green peas. Carbs ≈ 10 grams.

Rigatoni pasta. Carbs ≈ 43 grams.

And of course, Blue Bunny Cherry Pickin’ Chocolate Ice Cream. Carbs ≈ 42 grams.

Total carbohydrate count last night approximates 99 grams.

Results –

FSB – 108 ↓ down 117 (Normal range 100 – 125 mg/dL)
A1c – 5.36 ≡ 5.36 (Normal range 5.7 – 6.4 %)
eAG – 107.2 ≡ 107.2 (Normal range 117 – 137 mg/dL)

Tune in tomorrow to Jim’s Gotta Eat to see the comparison of the results...and the set up a new Supper Showdown.

Food for thought - I am trying to control my diabetes with exercise and food. I have eliminated all diabetes medication. I am keeping my weight stable, and Jim's gotta eat.

Enjoy.

Jim