The perfect low fix

[someone]

Ever had those nights where you end up staying awake all night and drinking an entire carton of orange juice because of continual lows? Maybe you haven't, but I have, especially after intense exercise. The other night I was browsing through my pantry in search of something fast other than soda or orange juice. It hit me! Maple syrup! The stuff is perfect for lows. It only took a little more than 1/8 of a cup (1 oz) to do the trick for me. Finally I have found a way to correct a terrible low without bloating my stomach with liquid! Just thought I would share because surely there is someone else here that has had the same unpleasant experience...

[catgalla]

Yes I hate when that happens. It usually keeps me from exercising like I should. That's good to hear and I'm sure it's a quick fix too. Thanks for info!!:)

[JediSkipdogg]

Syrup???? NASTY if you just straight out drink that.

[xMenace]

***gaaaaaaggggg***

Do you not eat something substantial after your initial sugar fix? If you suspect it's going to keep falling, try some longer acting foods: toast, PB, and banana.

[kgm0612]

I would need a stack of pancakes to go with that syrup! LOL

I'm glad you found something that works for you, someone.

Karen

[johgn]

I keep some very sugary soda stashed away in the pantry for the very few days like this I have.

[notme]

I generally don't need to eat much to correct for a low. I keep Starbursts by my bed and can eat about four or five to correct a low. A small handful of plain animal crackers do the job also. I can't even imagine chugging maple syrup....LOL :puke:

Hey.....whatever floats your boat Peter!!!! If it works it works.

[someone]

Syrup???? NASTY if you just straight out drink that.

It definately isn't the best tasting thing plain, but it's just 1 oz. Can't possibly be that bad. LOL

[someone]

I keep some very sugary soda stashed away in the pantry for the very few days like this I have.

Yeah, but 2 oz of syrup = 1 whole can of soda.

[NoraWI]

Doesn't anyone here use glucose tablets? They measure exactly 4g of sucrose. I also eat something like a slice or two of cheese for the "staying power" of the fat it contains. If you stayed away from starches you wouldn't have that extreme a problem.

[xMenace]

Doesn't anyone here use glucose tablets? They measure exactly 4g of sucrose. I also eat something like a slice or two of cheese for the "staying power" of the fat it contains. If you stayed away from starches you wouldn't have that extreme a problem.


I hate those things. If I have to eat sugar, I want something I'll at least enjoy. I agree with the cheese being a SW Wisconsin native myself (if u ever want to chat, enable your personal messages ;) ).

I don't totally agree with the starchy comment. I do agree it's a variable that needs to be accounted for, but I can deal with most foods satisfactorily.

[grace girl]

I can't imagine chugging maple syrup...GAG!
I don't like glucose tabs, either.
My standby is a 15 carb juice box with a peanut butter chaser. Works like a charm.

[Cyborg]

IMO, it's unwise to treat severe lows with food. Glucose tabs work much faster, are more predictable and come in many brands and flavors.

[Amian]

Are we talking REAL maple syrup (the expensive stuff) or Aunt Jemima? The real thing is divine, I mean I couldn't drink a glassful but an ounce or so.... mmmmmm.

(What... I didn't get to be a 240 pound diabetic for nothing, you know. ;) )

Now the cheap stuff I think might be a little nasty.

[sweetcheeks]

yummmy i love syrup and honey would do the trick too

i sometimes like the fork of my husbands regular syrup just for a taste of it....... but ive got used to the sugar free syrup now for my waffle and pancake fixes

[someone]

Are we talking REAL maple syrup (the expensive stuff) or Aunt Jemima?

Actually I was referring to the 100% grade A one.

It takes 12.5 glucose tablets to equal 2 oz of the stuff.

[Amian]

Actually I was referring to the 100% grade A one.

It takes 12.5 glucose tablets to equal 2 oz of the stuff.

Mmmm, yummy stuff then. Almost makes me wish for a low. LOL

[VinceF]

I use glucose tablets...my favs are watermellon or fruit punch. I usually follow it up with some protein.