Hi guys,

I ate some pepperoni chips last night before bed because I was reading the recipe forum and they sounded so good I just had to try them. My morning number was 108 ( I have been in the mid 120's to 130's for weeks) Anybody got any clues why? I think it is going to have to become a night time ritual haha.

Lots of fat and protein probably negated the DP.

Pepperoni Chips... Where did you find that recipe? Sounds yummie.

they are yummmy and SO easy. Just nuke some pepperoni slices on a papertowel for about a min.


I am gonna definitely try eating them at bedtime and see if I can keep the lower numbers in the am. I never would have thought fat would do that..... oh well... thanks for the info!

Fat's supposed to be our big helper, I'm trying to get more in my diet lately. Hope it pays off.
Elaine

I had some pepporoni chips before bed last night with a little guacamole. Yummm FBG this morning 100 (I am no longer obsessed with hitting 80-90 daily)

may be i shoyld try pepperoni chips now to lower my fasting BG. since i've been doing Induction, it's "comfortably" settled at 135. it used to be in 110-120 range with elevation around TOM. i've tried hot toddy right before bedtime last night, and besides not hearing alarm and having huge head acke in the morning, no changes in BG. i don't know what else to do with my FBG. i need more carbs daily to lower FBG, i already know it. on the other hand, more carbs make me gain back what i've already lost. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
it's a viciuos cycle. i'd get a martini mefore dinner tonight, it used to work before.
may be i should just ignore my FBG, and simply concentrate on weight loss.
dina

Dina,
Why don't you try starting a journal here? There's so much you can learn by documenting your progress and so much help from the folks here. I know I've gained a tremendous amount of info and support since starting mine in Jan 2003.
I'm curious why having more carbs is helpful to getting a lower fasting BG. Help me out. I've found it to be the opposite, but I know we're all different.
If you begin a journal, send me a note, I'd love to come read about you.
Elaine

Hi Elaine:
i think that too low carb lowers my basal insulin so my BGs are running higher around the clock. i've already notice this. i'd range in 110-120 if i get more carbs daily (i.e 1/2 apple, 1/2 cup of berries, etc.). i've tried it already, the less carbs i eat, the higher my FBG. i still have to get my fasting insulin blood work done, too busy to get to the lab.
actually, my FBG is the only problem i have. all pp numbers are well within the range, and so is H1C. starting journal sounds like a good idea, just need to find out how to do it. is it the same as starting a new thread?
appreciate your help.
dina

You gotta try some of the large slicing pepperoni with a quarter slice of American Cheese nuked for 30 seconds -- simply yummy.