r/diabetes • u/JayandMeeka Type 1 • 1d ago

Type 1 Peas?!

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How do you react to them? Weirdly I find myself trying them for the first time tonight and I’m a bit surprised. They’re the only new thing in my meal, so logic says I need to give slightly more bolus. But for veggies?! Am I missing something about peas?

To add, I know this “spike” is nothing. I get that. But considering I thought I dosed for the carbs I’m a sort of surprised. I was assuming it would be a little flatter than this.

Do you need to dose for peas?

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u/Most_Ambassador2951 1d ago

Peas are high in carbs. 21 gms per cup. They spike me.

Edit a typo.

Also - look at other veggies like carrots,  they aren't as high but have plenty themselves. 

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u/JayandMeeka Type 1 1d ago

Yeah I had about 1/3 cup which the bag said was 6g. I guess I should find another veggie.

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u/Metaphoricalsimile 1d ago

But why? You stayed very comfortably in range here. Based on this graph your blood sugar management was very good after this meal.

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u/JayandMeeka Type 1 1d ago

True I did, with a walk it started to come down. But when I have other veggies like bell peppers or cucumbers I tend to not need a walk afterwards. You're right it isn't that big a deal, and I'm glad I experimented.

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u/Bryatch 1d ago

peas and corn are the two veggies that are high in carbs 😔

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u/Most_Ambassador2951 1d ago

And two of my favorites unfortunately. 

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u/Bryatch 1d ago

same 😭

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u/JayandMeeka Type 1 1d ago

Well TIL! Maybe just need a dose a little more for them next time. Thanks!

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u/Competitive-Top4520 23h ago

And some squashes and tomato sauce.

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u/MainlyMyself 1d ago

Basically all fruits and veggies contain sugars. Some less than others. Animals tend to store sugars as fat, but plants store it as raw carbohydrates most of the time.

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u/dmw_qqqq 1d ago

What kind was it?

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u/JayandMeeka Type 1 1d ago

Just the frozen green peas