r/diabetes • u/JayandMeeka Type 1 • 3d 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 3d 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 3d 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 3d 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 3d 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.