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 66 – FBS Down by 20 Points – Jai Ho Royale and Watercress Salad

Good Day,

It’s a knockdown this morning. My early morning blood sugar count dropped 20 points to 95 mg/dL.

Decided to have lunch at Jai Ho Royale on Fowler Avenue, and after four plates I figured that I would have a light supper of leftover Watercress and Cucumber and Radish Salad at home.

Whenever I have a craving for south Indian food and after I have pedaled it is much easier than spending the time in the kitchen fixing up all the different types of dishes that I know that I can get at Jai Ho Royale.

Sometimes a buffet can cause me to go into a food tail-spin, but not this time. I know that I could have had at least two more plates full. I was satiated and satisfied.

From I what can recollect, there was a Fresh Salad, Naan, Chicken Biryani, Dhal, Chicken Tikka Masala, Vegetable Goan Curry, Fried Eggplant, Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, Goat Curry, Pakoras, Butter Chicken. And yes I always try everything.

Results –

FSB – 95 ↓ down 115
A1c – 5.37 ≡ no change 5.37
eAG – 107.3 ≡ no change 107.3

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