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Do You Consider Skipping/delaying Breakfast If Your Fasting Number Is High?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Inverary, ON

I have seen many post up this concern when they woke up to a high fasting number.

I never, as in never-ever, skip breakfast because of a high fasting number

Why?

Because as I have posted many times, Fasting Numbers are the result of sugar released by the Liver when we are not eating for extended periods (sleeping, more than about 5 hours between meals).

There is a number of reasons why the Liver might get a little too generous with the sugar supply BUT the only way to "turn it off" is to eat… read more

December 20, 2021 (edited)
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A DiabetesTeam Member

I just started intermittent fasting in October because I feel healthier and I workout in the morning drinking water and warm tea until 1pm-9pm of 2 small meals. I've lost weight. My sugar number and blood pressure numbers are great now. I'm just saying for me. I do 2 workouts and walks daily of 13k steps. I go every 3 months to see my doctor for glucose test. I'm not on bs medication. Blessings and joy to everyone!!!πŸ˜ƒ

December 20, 2021
A DiabetesTeam Member

I never skip breakfast when I have high numbers in the morning. I know I need protein. I won't eat a big breakfast ...but I will eat something with protein. I know me ...I am hungry in the morning and if I don't eat , well , that could spell overeating at lunch which isn't good

January 19, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

I always eat breakfast. As a retired teacher it’s so important to fuel up so you can learn. To me breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I have been known to skip lunch but not breakfast.

November 6, 2022
A DiabetesTeam Member

The only time i skip breakfast is if I sleep through it..then I have brunch when I wake up. Skipping intentionally kicks my butt. Those who think not eating will lower numbers can be mistaken. There have been times I missed a meal and shot up higher. I know my body needs nutrients or it yells at me.

December 20, 2021
A DiabetesTeam Member

Totally agree. I can already have so little for breakfast (1 carb serving and that usually puts me high anyways) that I just get it over with and by mid morning my numbers tell me I need a snack :) I think of it as 2 small breakfasts.
Thoughts on prebreakfast workouts? I thought the comment above was interesting.

December 20, 2021

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