[Staceyy]

I used to eat regular pizza and found my blood sugar went sky high. I pretty much stopped eating pizza but am now wondering if I can have thin crust pizza. I am a type 2 Diabetic on pills. Thanks.

[sweetcheeks]

Not that my opinion matters, and im not a doctor and sorry if i sound rather frustrated (its not at you) but im merely just saying this because your here for suggestions.

I was told that pizza can be very nutritous as long as it has veggies added to it, that is thin crust if at all possible and no extra cheese. And only two slices at the most.

[princesslinda]

I guess your answer depends on your carb tolerance....1 slice of Pizza Hut Thin & Crispy pepperoni lovers pizza is 22 carbs, 1 slice of Thin & Crispy supreme is 23 carbs.

For me, there is something in pizza that cause me to sky rocket....not sure if its the crust or the sauce. I had one piece of thin crust cheese pizza from Pizza hut and 2 hrs later was 180! I did try it again a few months later after taking a dose of apple cider vinegar and had 2 pieces...2 hrs later it was in the 120's...the vinegar is rough to stomach, but does work on post-meal levels...but I still had a higher fasting the next morning.

If I were you and this was something I REALLY missed, try having a slice, check 1 hr and 2 hrs after your first bite and see how much it goes up...if your levels aren't bad then you may be able to tolerate it on occasion.

[rzrbks]

Pizza = trip "to the moon" as far as B/G is concerned.

Fortunately, I just know I have to do correction bolus at 2 hour.

[Gordonm]

I am a type 1 on the pump so my situation is different. I have had better luck bolusing with the tin crust pizza tha nregular. The thin has quite a bit less carbs then the regular pizza. I go for the veggie pizza and it does work very well if I bolus for it correctly. If I start adding the other meats it adds a ton of fat and makes my BS rise much later. I will on occasion have one of those I just bolus and square wave for it. Yes the thin crust is better than regular pizza you just have to be careful not to eat to much of it.

[kgm0612]

Like Gordon, I'm also a type 1 pumper and do well with thin crust pizza over traditional pizza.

You can make your own thin crust pizza using the lowest carb count tortilla (preferably whole grain) you can find, brushing it with a little olive oil on both sides, and cooking it over low heat on your gas grill. I add cheese, sundried tomatoes, broccoli, and olives to mine.

Karen

[Gabby123]

I am on oral meds type 2. I can eat 2 slices with veggies on it and my BS stay the same. It is very thin crust and loaded up with the veggies is very filling.

[notme]

I pump and will eat pizza once in a blue moon. Your blood sugar will go high because of the carbs and the high fat content. Thin crust pizza is easier on your blood sugar.

[MJB]

I find it depends on where the pizza is made as to how well I tolerate it, sauce can vary wildly in carb content.

But my favorite is Giordano's deep dish. I eat it with a fork and leave the crust behind!

[poodlebone]

For me, it's not the carbs but the fat from the cheese. I was out with my sister a few weeks ago and stopped at a Pizza Hut. I ordered an individual veggie pizza with no cheese and my BGs were fine all day. I didn't do a dual or extended bolus for it, which I would have to do with cheese on it.

[volleyball]

Originally Posted by Staceyy

I used to eat regular pizza and found my blood sugar went sky high. I pretty much stopped eating pizza but am now wondering if I can have thin crust pizza. I am a type 2 Diabetic on pills. Thanks.

since you bake, why not try a whole wheat crust. Bake it first to glaze the surface. Make pizza sauce because I have not found one that does not have corn syrup in it. Add lots of veggies and meat, then test.
I am luckey enough that living in NY, there are lots of mom & pop pizza places that make their own everything. I seem to have no problem with those. The chain places are deadly. Their flour is the most processed. They use corn syrup. their veggies and meats are the cheapest, even the cheese.

[sydneya]

[quote=princesslinda;222908]
For me, there is something in pizza that cause me to sky rocket....not sure if its the crust or the sauce. I had one piece of thin crust cheese pizza from Pizza hut and 2 hrs later was 180! I did try it again a few months later after taking a dose of apple cider vinegar and had 2 pieces...2 hrs later it was in the 120's...the vinegar is rough to stomach, but does work on post-meal levels...but I still had a higher fasting the next morning.

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Interesting!!How much is a dose of apple cider vinegar. Do you take it right before you eat? Never heard of that but in some cases it would be worth it.
I do agree we all need to find out for ourselves what tolerance we have for each food. Pizza is rough on me, but it isn't on everyone. Diabetes is all about test, test, test.

[princesslinda]

I use 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar to a 1/2 cup of warm water with 2-3 yellow packets of splenda. I've read this only works in lowering post-meal readings, no fastings....also, drink it through a straw as it is rough on tooth enamel.

[jvetter18]

if you are spiking w/ pizza, i would recommend working out right after you eat it.

[princesslinda]

You are absolutely right Jvetter. Exercise immediately after eating would be optimal...though for me it isn't always possible. I would definitely need to do more than just a few minutes on the treadmill to defeat the evil pizza. That's why it's just easier for me NOT to have it. Unfortunately, I get most of my exercise at night, and I have my smallest meal at that time, so I don't get the best benefits from it i'm sure.

It is amazing that on the weekends I do much better readings overall due largely in part to getting more exercise (and probably less stress as well).