Welp, it's for sure "No White Carbs..."

This is why testing is so important for us. Keeping a journal/food log helps us see what food makes us spike.

The amount of carbs is but one of the factors. We also have to consider: the fiber in the food, the other food consumed, the amount of food consumed, our level of activity in general, our blood sugar readings before and after eating.

In the beginning when I was first given a meter and I actually started to USE it, I became a serial tester. I tested all day long and used up a lot of strips, when I got up, before breakfast, after breakfast one hour, two hours, before a snack, after, before lunch and one hour after, two hours after, exercise before and after, ..... ad nauseum. I had to know how I reacted to all kinds of food and that helped me understand what I could and couldn't eat to keep my blood sugar more or less level. I cannot eat potatoes or oatmeal without having spikes whereas some people can with relatively lower spikes. Of course not being on meds means controlling this by just diet and exercise, so having tight control of the diet is even more important.

You will do fine by being aware of how your blood sugar reacts to your meals. By the way, whole milk has fewer carbs than 2% or skim milk, so if you really want to drink milk, you might try a small glass of whole milk with breakfast. I like my coffee light so I put a lot of half and half in it in the morning and that works well for me.

I'm glad you're getting a handle on this.  It's such an individual condition!

 

Unfortunately LOTS of people have negative tests for gluten, only to find out they have a severe sensitivity to it! I highly suggest trying to avoid it.. there are several kinds of breads and pastas that are really good.. Udi's has the best breads! They do have bagels, but they are more of a croissant consistency.. I have found most other breads are of an english muffin type of texture, and are only good toasted. It can be expensive, but soo worth it if you feel better! It is important to remember that gluten sensitivities come in several forms..from memory issues, runny nose, itchy eyes, tired, "brain fog", sleepy, and insomnia, constipation, diahrea, it all varies in people. In general, if you think you have allergies, but can't find tha cause, it is probably gluten.. I found the best book to follow is Dr. Gott's no sugar no flour diet. It is easier than you may think, but it is in EVERYTHING... I mean seriously.. why is the 2nd ingredient is Twizzlers flour????????
Good luck, and if you really want a treat, Shabtai Bakery on the net is GREAT place to get stuff :) good luck!