Updated August 04, 2006

Strike the Spike
Controlling After-Meal Blood Glucose Highs

by Gary Scheiner, M.S., C.D.E.

Mull, measure, and manage
Postprandial blood glucose spikes are a force to be reckoned with. The acute and chronic problems caused by after-meal highs can be significant. Start by looking at your after-meal blood glucose levels from time to time, and determine whether a problem exists. If it does, take the necessary steps to achieve better after-meal control. Get some activity after eating. Make wiser food choices. And make sure your oral medicine or insulin program is working in your favor.

With better after-meal control, perhaps your next HbA1c will be right where you want, expect, and deserve it to be!

Gary Scheiner is a Certified Diabetes Educator with a private practice, Integrated Diabetes Services, near Philadelphia. He is the author of the book Think Like a Pancreas, and he offers diabetes education and management consultations via phone, fax, and Internet to people throughout the world. Submit questions and inquiries to garyscheiner@prodigy.net, or call (877) 735-3648.

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