The WORST Foods To Eat If You're DIABETIC...and What To Eat Instead

[@user-pc7ef5sb6x]

I was diagnosed with diabetes 2 weeks ago. I am 29 years old. I was hospitalized in the ICU for 12 days with Diabetic Ketoacidosis and acute kidney injury. I couldn't walk or keep any food down. I was even vomiting up water. My glucose levels were in the 500, with a A1C of 14. Two weeks later, my glucose is 75 - 100 and feeling great now. I just avoid most carbs, but thank you making content like this.

[@SupremeODMG]

How'd that happen? Scary...

[@telih]

What was your average diet before? Like daily soda or desserts?

[@KW-es2bz]

Would you mind if I ask can you eat plant based pastas made with lentils, cauliflower, etc without major spikes?

[@zuleykaayala8405]

@@SupremeODMG A1C of 6 is considered pre-diabetic, some doctors says that less than 5.7% is considered "normal". An A1C of 14 is beyond the moon.

[@chrisvolckening9248]

Hey stay safe and remember you can always be in the driver's seat

[@amberalonzo8462]

100% insulin resistant type 1 diabetic here - I absolutely agree with all of this! Make sure your carbs have fiber and major spikes don’t happen. People don’t realize that even if you’re NOT diabetic you should be mindful of glucose spikes. Thanks for a great video Bobby!

[@Kruton3]

ray peat, people have cured type 1 by exclusively eating brewers yeast. just look up type 1 diabetes ray peat

[@amberalonzo8462]

@@Kruton3 I will not bother looking that up but thank you - I have lived with t1d for 15+ years, there is no cure

[@patriciashuskie824]

A Diabetic will have different Results!! Most Diabetics Don't Exercise like Bobby!! Still Love Bobby s Videos-!!!!!!!

[@amberalonzo8462]

@@patriciashuskie824 I am a type 1 diabetic - no matter how much I exercise my body will NOT produce insulin. I need to take correct dosages accordingly, same is true for a type 2… the meds prescribed to all diabetics are meant to mimic a healthy persons insulin secretion, so in theory if you’re taking correct doses than results shouldn’t vary too far from Bobby’s

[@Kruton3]

@@amberalonzo8462 amber please do look it up, Dr. Ray Peat has dedicated his life in the study of hormones and he can really help completely reverse many conditions and illnesses.

[@littleopie8761]

I'm diabetic and have been since the age of 13, I have been treating my diabetes by my eating habits, some foods don't bother my blood sugar and other foods does raise my blood sugar, so I just flat out refuse to eat the foods that raise my blood sugar, I don't eat for entertainment, I eat for survival and my good health

[@rgawt1870]

Excuse me for asking but I've heard that type 2 diabetes is reversible/curable is that true?

[@littleopie8761]

Yes it can be reversed, but you have to be very careful what you eat, because you can still push blood sugar back into being out of wack, when you push your blood sugar out of wack it can take twice as much time to get it back under control

[@rgawt1870]

@@littleopie8761 what do you mean exactly

[@Someone-vn9ce]

Yeah, same here, type 1 diabetes sucks and it is NOT fun to wear a glucose monitor and test your blood sugar constantly just to stay alive. I find this video insulting, the dude CLEARLY knows nothing about diabetes, especially type 1. It isn't just the carbs in foods, but mainly the glycemic index and load which he never mentions, so why is he doing a video on diabetes????? I mean wearing a glucose monitor for a MONTH does NOT make him some sort of expert. Plus it isn't just food that makes your blood sugar spike, diabetics that wear a monitor find that out REALLY quickly. You can literally eat nothing and watch it spike really high. What he should have titled this video, is what foods helped his blood sugar not spike as someone that has a healthy metabolic function.

[@johnoquinn5049]

@@rgawt1870 Watch Dr Fung on RUclips

[@annakat3754]

Every person...especially every diabetic....is different. This is not a comprehensive experiment. For example as a diabetic myself, when I drink dry red wine or dark chocolate, my blood sugar goes down. Also, in regards to spikes, blood sugar naturally goes up when we eat. But within 2 hours will return to baseline. Unless you are diabetic. Which you are not.

[@garmtpug]

I am 71 and was diagnosed with diabetes about two months ago. I ended up in the hospital with a 500+ blood sugar reading and was there for two and a half days. I'm feeling great now and am on fast acting insulin three times a day and long lasting insulin at night. My glucose readings are down pretty much in the 90s to 120 throughout the day.
I stick to pretty much the same foods and have exactly the same breakfast every day - organic steel cut oats, Organic Valley full fat cottage cheese, and either organic strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries, with brown sugar Swerve (no carb) sweetener. Mix this all up and it's a great porridge!
What's funny is that after about four hours my glucose can read one day at 98 and another day at 115 or 120 - and that's with the same berries! I read up and was told at the hospital that many things besides food effect glucose readings, and I've found that out.
I go by the Zone Diet Plan which is great for diabetics and I've lost 15 pounds already and have my energy back! The only high density carbs I have are the steel cut oats - 2/3 cup and that has fiber and protein. Or a piece of Ezekiel bread. The rest of my meals are protein and low density carbs.
This usually keeps my glucose in check but I do have to make sure to follow a quite strict schedule because otherwise it will dip too low and that is not good either. I got very bad symptoms from the hypoglycemia a few times, so I am cautious about staying on schedule!
I'm learning as I go along and my husband and I took a week's vacation a while ago and that was a learning experience of traveling with diabetes!

[@moniquej9945]

I was diagnosed 3 yrs ago at 58
I have read some books , Think like a Pancreas and Dr Bernstein Diabetic Solution. Podcast Juice box is the main one lots more are available. You Tube for education and recipes. I substitute lots of things for carbs. I am on the Tandem insulin pump and Dexcom..The pump is perfect for me. Diabetes will change with the years. There's a big Diabetes type one community out there. Your not alone.

[@brittany7573]

I was diagnosed in July (little more than two months). I am 31.
I have not heard of the zone diet. I will look that up.
Good luck on your adventure with type 1!

[@garmtpug]

@@brittany7573 Actually I was diagnosed with Type 2. I see I forgot to put that in my comment. Ooops! 😂😂

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

stay away from oats and fruit until you heal your insulin resistance. Oats turn into sugar in your body and will drastically spike your glucose. If I were you Id go full carnivore for the next 30 days and see how you feel. Check out out Dr. Berry's channel for everything Diabetes.

[@Squidmyer1]

Love your vids... I'm a type 1 diabetic who eats low carb & takes R insulin(type1grit). I've used your vids to help ensure I'm eating healthier low carb. Be aware that whom you're mostly talking about are type 2 diabetics, as type 1 diabetics will have different reactions/needs. Thanks again!

[@jasminesimon2546]

Can you please explain what reactions your body has.

[@KitKat-qr5do]

Yeah I'm type 1 also and I can't really relate to the reactions he had.

[@doddsalfa]

Changing to a fruits and vegetables diet on diabetes 1 reduce insulin usage 40-60%

[@charlesgoodroejr9540]

@doddsalfa No. Fruit will dramatically increase the need for insulin.

[@mrscott5259]

Of all of your videos throughout the years, this one is top ten. Thanks again for all that you do to spread knowledge and humor. Keep it up Flav City Team !

[@luciavasile2895]

Since i do clean keto plus i do OMAD fasting for the past 5 weeks,and my blood sugar came way down from 420 down to 89. I stop taking all the diabetic meds. I feel much better,and i will never want to go back to those toxins meds ever

[@margaritafeldman2962]

Sorry, can you explain what is OMAD fasting . Thank you.

[@pcho3740]

One meal a day…

[@luciavasile2895]

One .eal a day...that's OMAD

[@toniaparks7726]

Thanks for video Bobby. I am prediabetic and made change and blood sugar down to 90-103. Very informative information. Keep them coming. If you get these spikes as a healthy man that should tell us all what foods to avoid especially if diabetec. These simple carbs are non nutritious and we should all take note.

[@vindab06]

Being Type 2 Diabetic, I'm not sure how accurate this information will be coming from someone who isn't Diabetic at all. I feel the results will be far different on someone like myself, but I still appreciate the info.

[@lifeisgood-victoria796]

@vindab06 You probably can get the device and see if you get the same results. That would be nice to know, you being a diabetic.

[@MsScalzada]

True
The results will be different

[@coastaldiva]

The results will be different but eating fiber with carbs does help some. The overall goal is to not go crazy on carbs to begin with

[@BobbyParrish]

i hear ya, that's why I said this was just for my body...BUT i do believe these foods are primary drivers for spikes and not spiking

[@msspringchicken]

Oh wow,...there's so much information out there, I just get so confused !!! Western Doctors do NOT suggest anything ! They just keep giving me more Medication, it's so depressing ! 😔

[@KinToNatTuner]

Good morning Bobby!🌻 I just downloaded your app 2 days ago and I just wanted you to know how much I am enjoying using it! Thank you for all the work that you do and the information that you gave for a healthier lifestyle! 🍉🥝🥦🥑

[@williambell4591]

I really enjoy, (and depend on) his app as well!
I wish he would add a way to scan a barcode directly off a website page when shopping online (e.g. Costco or Amazon) - even if I screenshot the code and select it in the app would be helpful!

[@romnant678]

What is the name of his app pls?

[@kathypeterman2886]

Thanks for the great video Bobby and for taking the time to experiment with your CGM! As a pre-diabetic I've been wearing a CGM for almost 3 years now...so helpful! I'm no longer pre-diabetic, but must be mindful to keep it that way.👍 No shock on that first breakfast causing a spike! Corn, rice and flours are best for me to avoid for my blood sugar. Fiber, protein and fats will keep the sugar level. Glucose Goddess is good to follow on Instagram for others who are pre diabetic, diabetic or who have metabolic syndrome. For potatoes I do fine if I grate them, do cold bath, rinse and drain them, then saute them as hash browns...less good if baked for the blood sugar. Keep these videos coming...LOVE what you do. Appreciate your plant-based options. 💗

[@rjhowe1863]

Is that russet and/or new potatoes (red, gold, …)?

[@kathypeterman2886]

@@rjhowe1863 new gold or red potatoes.

[@AnnainOK1]

Bobby's intro includes a disclaimer that is his response to the foods and that he is aware he is quite metabolically healthy. It's for illustrative purposes and education. My takeaway is that if certain foods can elicit big spikes in someone like him, imagine what they can do to a diabetic or prediabetic.

[@Angie-wv6vp]

Exactly!

[@juanramos.jr.7948]

I was going to say , diabetics react 100 percent differently than someone who is metabolically healthy. Great he put the disclaimer in his post.

[@garmtpug]

And no matter whether you are diabetic or not, your blood sugar does spike after eating. That is natural and happens to everyone. The part that is a problem for us diabetics is that it does not come down rapidly like his does and is consistently higher. We've become insulin resistant.

[@pattihy]

That’s what I was going to mention… a person with Type 2 diabetes would spike much higher than Bobby AND would take hours to come back down. If someone is trying to reverse Type 2 diabetes (like my skinny husband is doing and can’t afford to lose weight) they need to avoid all processed carbs until they become insulin sensitive again. Which takes longer the longer a person has had diabetes, even years. But it’s worth it.

[@lindao7887]

@@juanramos.jr.7948 Also, if you are diabetic and taking a shot of insulin before you eat, how can you accurately measure a spike? There may be no spike if the fast acting insulin is covering it, or a small spike if it's not covering it well - it's so non-specific, hard to accurately measure a so-called "spike". Does one have to NOT take their pre-meal insulin in order to get an accurate spike measurement???

[@tinafisher]

i just stay away from carbs pretty much all day long. I don't have breakfast, I have a brunch/lunch of eggs/bacon or left over steak. Dinner is pretty much just a piece of meat (steak, chicken, pork, fish or a salmon patty). I may have a garden vegtable, I don't have salads very often as even the carbs from salad (with olive oil/vinegar dressing) spike blood sugars. I have been a type 2 for years now, was pregnant with last child and got gestational diabetes. ALways had hunger issue's as a growing child/teenager/young mother. Diabetes runs in cousins, fatness runs in all my relatives, they are as round around the middle as they are tall. Almost all of em die from some type of heart issue's. But most of them DRANK/SMOKED like barfly's. I do not, never did.
Anyways, food is a nightmare for me, and I miss chocolate ice cream runs to the dairy queen with hubby, I miss getting a cheese cake for bday dinner celebrations. I miss chips, pretzels, choc chip cookies, french fries, mashed potato's and macaroni salads. Life is a bitch.

[@juliestade7529]

For my occasional treat as a type 2 diabetic, I find the keto Rebel ice cream pints won't spike my glucose nor will the common cheese cake keto recipes with strawberries/raspberries. As a chip substitute, I found a great recipe for super thin zucchini slices which get dehydrated or oven-toasted after being coated in olive oil, rolled in tomato paste powder, sprinkled with Italian seasoning, and then covered in cheese (parmesan/mozzarella). They come out tasting like a pizza chip!

[@mariellazavala72]

Thank you so much Bobby !! as a T2D, It’s a constant struggle trying to steer away from the foods that aren’t diabetic friendly, your tips are always so good!!
You’re the best !! 😁✨

[@garmtpug]

Try looking into the Zone Diet Plan. It's recommended for diabetics and is easy to follow and utilize. It explains very clearly what and how much of certain foods you can eat. It's low carb and concentrates on a lot of low carb vegetables, and fruits. Also includes various low saturated fat meats.
The listings are categorized under "best choices", "fair choices" and "poor choices" of high and low car vegetables and fruits. So it's up to you to make a good choice! LOL
The web site also has books that are helpful regarding eating out and how to choose wisely at different ethnic restaurants. I'm able to keep my diabetes in check and I've lot 15 pounds following this eating plan. I highly recommend it if you are looking for diabetic friendly foods to eat! Stay well!

[@Momtocam1997]

Getting off all bread and starches, including pasta, rice and potatoes helped me tremendously. Lost 33 pounds over 9 months. If I eat bread, I make mine with almond flour. Still remaining on keto and it has paid off. On no meds

[@camerajen]

My blood sugar just spiked while watching your high carb breakfast. I cringed at the orange juice 😂

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

Drink a glass of orange juice or a can of pepsi. Same amount of sugar.

[@charlottesmom]

Seriously, I was cringing!! 🫣

[@twilahochstedler3720]

Me too!!

[@OrthodoxInquirer]

1:31 My child is diabetic and wears a Dexcom G6. Thanks for doing this! We would never give him jam with sugar or Orange juice unless he had taken too much insulin and was going low. It's so hard to guess what foods will do, but these are obviously rough to dose for. Sola makes keto bagels but I've never tried them with him. I'm sometimes pleasantly surprised by a food not reacting as bad as I would think, and other times I'm shocked that something low carb causes a huge spike. Meat will actually cause a spike. Weirdly, vegetarian chili does better than meat chili because the meat causes him to stay high a long time. That's why a lot of keto Type 1 ppl use Regular insulin, not fast acting. Meat causes slow rises.

[@yadirarodriguez892]

Hi, does your health Insurance cover the dexcom G6?

[@doddsalfa]

Look at the science animal saturated fats are the cause of diabetes 2

[@Star-ok4gp]

Sir Bobby! Standing ovation 🙌🏼🙌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 A Fan to all your platforms since day one ☝🏼 Thank you for sharing knowledge! Thank you for being consistent! I’ve learned sooo much from your content and have been able to plant 🌱 a seed of awareness into others as to what we put into our mouths and how the ripple affect also hurts other areas of our biological body!

[@juliesavitski9161]

I'm hearing more and more people getting the Dexcom or Freestyle meters. I have used both as a T2 diabetic. Please take note that you still need a fingerstick glucose monitor to calibrate the ongoing meter. Sometimes you get a sensor that can be 70 points off! You constantly recalibrate. Then you might get one that's pretty close. Also note the Dexcom and Freestyle are about 15 minutes behind. The fingerstick is accurate. It's also very expensive and a lot of insurance is a pain about it even for diabetics.

[@lynnkitchen8252]

Hi Bobby, thanks for info. You are correct every diabectic is different. The key is to test blood sugar to see effect of each meal. I am diabectic and I have to keep my meals very low carb. Great video

[@vuonglexuan3960]

Much relief after going through this stuff ruclips.net/user/postUgkx-ip-9JdKgYMhubLnEjt3OXJkFyS4D2Jd Stress no doubt affects my blood sugar levels. Taking a walk usually help bring them down. Eating sweets is not my favorite, but if i take a large portion of them, my blood sugar level rises high. I think it's the high concentration of the glucose flowing into the bloodstream all at once. This is a lesson worth taking note of. This is a great material to learn from.

[@tjuebele]

That glucose monitor, he said "$200 per year", it's $200 per month!

[@Its-Angela]

It's $200 to $300 a month it's more of you don't have health insurance

[@MsOhsusanna]

63 yrs old, not overweight, but have autoimmune disease and just diagnosed prediabetic. This was very helpful!!!

[@beatrizaceiton3691]

Exercise

[@lisajerzeygirl8929]

Which you would do this with Walmart, target, or aldi Food stores, I feel most of us don’t live near a Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s.

[@patriciaholloway]

Hi Lisa. I just wanted to let you know that Walmart has the Ezekiel bread. I'm not sure about their English muffins but I do get Ezekiel sprouted bread in the freezer section. ( It's in there because it has no preservatives). You can also get coconut sugar and monkfruit there. These are reportedly much better for diabetics. I think I've seen the cauliflower thins but don't quote me on that one! A lot of Bobby stuff is in the "alternative food" section which is just sad because most of what people buy is pure death food and I think we have to educate people better, as well as make these foods mainstream and affordable. All the best to you!!🙏

[@hughscott6108]

Sorry but I will disagree with you. Get a diabetic friend and retest the same foods. Remember that you are coming from a metabolically healthy state. I have seen a couple of people on RUclips test the resistant starch theory and found that it still spikes blood sugar. Doesn't alcohol kick you out of keto as the liver has to process the alcohol?

[@lindanee7398]

This is absolutely true. The results would NOT be the same for a person with Type 2 DSM. A bagel along with organge juice? Good grief, don't recommend for anyone with DSM 1 or 2.

[@eringoode2781]

Totally agree, the results aren't reflective for a diabetic! : (

[@cj1608]

@@eringoode2781 Ta daaaa, he isn't Type 1 or 2 with insulin resistance.

[@edgarrivera4488]

Just watching this video, my BS spiked. I cycle complex carbs and my BS drops but then rises steadily and stays there. For type 2’s it’s low carb good diet and exercise

[@cj1608]

Strange you're in disagreement with his metabolic response to different foods? You can find diabetics that test themselves too.

[@wendygilbert416]

I was diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic a year ago and my latest a1c was 5.7. These ideas work, people!
Eat well, exercise, take your meds! And then you have less meds to take!

[@126cardinal]

avoid the meds..

[@brooklyn5793]

Thank you Bobby for making this video! I’ve been awaiting for this for some time. It’s amazing how we can control our health with what we eat. Love your content as always! ❤️

[@williamdundas537]

Ezekiel bread, peanut butter and banana. 1 large cup of coffee black nothing added but a filtered ice cube.

[@patriciaholloway]

I just recently learned that bananas are high in carbs and now I'm looking at them sideways... but I love them.

[@mekon1971]

T2D here, have to eat ketovore to maintain a 5.6 A1C. If I eat ANY carbs, I can get a blood glucose spike that lasts 8 HOURS or more!

[@brucekaplan7161]

I'm Type2 diabetic who must inject insulin R a half hour and before eating anything. This video is very helpful so I will try some of the products you tested and see what it does to my Blood sugar spikes. I wear a Freestyle Libre 2 and it works OK . Thanks for your effort in doing this research.

[@BobbyParrish]

let us know how this foods affects your glucose!

[@Kruton3]

people completely reversed type 2 diabetes by consuming enough fructose

[@shyamaliekanayaka5743]

Good morning Bobby, as always love your tips. Thank you!

[@johnhoran8692]

Being diabetic type 2, spikes take longer to come down then someone that not is diabetic. spikes are higher and longer since, the sugar has no place to store in your cells.

[@GottaSayIt]

As a mom of a Type 1 Diabetic, I hate when people just say, “Diabetics” as if they are all the same. Type 1 and Type 2 are completely different. And most times, people saying “Diabetics” are specifically discussing Type 2s.

[@patt2415]

It’s more important to learn the nutritional facts to help your kid instead of caring about what people think of your labels

[@kristins2078]

Right there with ya momma- to a diabetic son

[@GottaSayIt]

@@patt2415 the point is that the nutritional facts may be different so it helps to be specific. His videos are great I do know that

[@kimberlybargas5920]

Not to mention the many other types of diabetics that exist -- that ppl don't know about or understand, that are actually pretty prevalent. Also, ppl need to understand what type1 and type 2 actually are..& that NO 2 diabetics (no matter if they have the same type of diabetes) do not react the same to foods, insulin & other things. I am a t1, since 1980 (I was age 4), I have a t1 child (who is now 26 dx'ed at age 11) we are both insulin resistant-- have been since day 1 of our diagnosis.. for me personally-- I have worked really hard over the last several years.. to both understand how diabetes/ food & the body all work together.. & help ppl understand what is actually "normal" for the human body & what isnt.. you'd be surprised how "off" most stuff is these days regarding diabetes..

[@GottaSayIt]

@@kimberlybargas5920 thats interesting that you are insulin resistant. How does that affect you? I would think it makes it difficult to keep your blood sugar levels consistent? I wish my son was more interested in doing research on his condition. He has always maintained himself on the “high” side while eating lots of carbs. He is young and athletic and has never needed hospitalization or glucagon shots. but I fear he’ll have trouble as he gets older. And more carbs, more insulin taken, more expense

[@janicejune]

I would suggest to anyone who is type 2 diabetic (and pre-diabetic), to also check out Dr. Ken D. Berry's videos to get educated on what to eat/not to eat. He talks about the "proper human diet".

[@lynnjaxful]

Just looking at him and how he has declined over the last 10 years should open your eyes that he is not healthy.

[@annjames1837]

@@lynnjaxful declined? Stop spreading misinformation

[@nirui467]

Also check out Dr Casey Means, the founder of Levels. She has some good content on RUclips as well

[@juliestade7529]

@@lynnjaxful LOL If "declined" is code for looking like you're aging backwards . . . his skin over the years is looking younger and younger.

[@lenalyles2712]

My mother was type 2 diabetic and we found that high fiber and protein along with a good red wine kept her levels really even.

[@bluesky7288]

So you tested her with inexpendive red wine and it spiked her blood sugar?

[@stephaniem895]

Lol- alcohol (liquor, red wine) keep
My
Sugars low. Ifs not the healthiest way to manage blood sugar but much more fun 😂

[@lindao7887]

LOL

[@kimh3987]

I love videos like this one. I get confused and overwhelmed when trying to shop for foods that are both healthy and won't spike my blood sugar. I know I should be monitoring my blood sugar and taking better care of myself. Watching your videos reminds me of this. Thank you.

[@tintbrail9723]

I would love for you to do an episode for all types of sugars especially monk fruit, plus I'm a avid watcher of videos great content!!!!!!!!!

[@shannoneg2000]

So maybe Bobby will so something like this, but Steve from the Serious Keto channel has done a lot of blood sugar response videos!

[@vanessamclean1550]

Yes please :)

[@julesgeremaia4663]

This was great! Please do more videos like this. I have a KetoMojo that I use to see what spikes my sugar and what doesn't but it's nice to see the items you ate that made your sugar go up and those that did not.

[@MEN101]

Thanks for sharing Bobby

[@ML-pe7ed]

Our daughter is type 1 and this meal with a pre-bolus will still spike her 200 points... Which can take hours to come back down. The result wouldn't be the same with a diabetic, however, I appreciate all of the information. Nice work as usual! Thanks for helping us be healthier-minded with our food choices. Label reading is too hard sometimes, and your videos and app really make this so much easier and less stressful. 🙌

[@lisagayhart2482]

I am diabetic and I can say I do not eat any grains anymore . It did work for a couple years but I am keto / carnivore now. I just slowly got worse. Now I am lots better and off all my insulin and meds.

[@sprink123]

All the people saying that this test was stupid or not helpful doesn’t actually understand what he is doing. He never said he is diabetic just testing Bobby approved foods on a healthy non diabetic person. Everyone not just diabetics should start monitoring blood sugars after they eat!

[@sc9342]

There’s absolutely NO point in monitoring if you’re not diabetic.

[@necemalone9455]

Bravo 👏 Thank you so much for this type of content. Seeing how someone who is pretty healthy and eats well responds to simple carbs is eye opening. I can only image what kinds of spikes that I’m getting as a Type 2 diabetic. Thank you Bobby!

[@garmtpug]

No matter whether you have diabetes or not your blood responds to carbs with spikes. It's how our bodies work. The thing with us diabetics is that our spikes are higher and last a long time. Whereas a nondiabetic's spikes go down fairly rapidly and stay low unless they ingest carbs.

[@sueyuen6611]

A good episode.
Enjoyed it.
Very informative.

[@helenuk9582]

This was a really eye opening experiment Bobby, thank you. I’m a big fan of your channel. Here in England we have some health food shops, Costco and supermarkets like Asda (Walmart) where I live but they don’t stock the massive variety of health foods you have, I wish we did…ps…I love the way you say ‘tummy’ it’s a English word we use and it was funny to hear it in a American accent 😂

[@sandrag294]

I am a type 1 for 25 years. I wear a pump and I CGM. Completely different from someone playing around with a CGM. Actually, in my case no comparison. Everything turns to glucose. I take very good care of myself. Lots of trial and error.

[@nm9412]

Are you diabetic? Why are you wearing it if you are not diabetic? This video helps those who are diabetic. Thank you Bobby!

[@nanettemacy9376]

I was diagnosed diabetic 2 years ago. I'm 66 and I watch most of your videos. I really appreciate the diabetic ones. I asked my doctor about the glucose monitor. He said I don't need it. I want it because a month ago my sugar was really low. It scared me. I'd feel safe with one. Thanks for the information. I'll have to check if Medicare will cover it if not I'll try try to get

[@sazdoxie4247]

What an informative video, Bobby. The explanations of blood sugars (cause & effect) combined with food suggestions. Appreciated! 🙌🏻

[@BobbyParrish]

so glad you enjoyed, thanks for that!

[@gypsyrhodescovers]

Please make a longer video for RUclips on the resistant starch experiment...sounds interesting and seems like it would need a longer video. Thank you for the info!

[@BobbyParrish]

i will try!!!

[@rambergkatherine]

Mad love to you... I totally love watching this segment... I learned a lot and I do have a device the G6 but sometimes when I'm on prednisone Prednisone shoots my sugar up... I have three more days left on the prednisone and then I can really understand my diabetes and the the spikes... Thank you so much ✌️🍀💚
PEACE 🕊️😁🕊️

[@maricelg777]

Happy Sunday , Bobby 🤍😊☀️

[@ImPredial]

I’m not sure if you’re aware of this but when you consume meals with carbohydrates it is completely normal to have an insulin spike after.

[@patt2415]

It’s still not healthy for anyone- diabetic or not -to have a glucose spike

[@sc9342]

@@patt2415 absolutely not true. It’s supposed to spike. Your body is doing exactly as it should. It spikes then goes back down.

[@garmtpug]

@@patt2415 Glucose spikes are normal after consuming carbs. What isn't normal is for them to go up extremely high and last a long time.

[@juliestade7529]

If your body is spiking to the 130/140 range or higher after eating, you're damaging virtually all the cells in your body pretty much every minute you stay in that range. There's nothing "normal" about that. A non-diabetic going from 90 to 105 post-meal is fine. As a type 2 diabetic, I always shoot for spikes

[@sharkair2839]

@@juliestade7529 most people don't get this. glucose is very tightly controlled in a super healthy person. 65 to 100. an a1c of 4.5 to 5.00 is normal.
both type 1 and type 2 can achieve these numbers.

[@wentzel8269]

Great to hear that you are using a monitor as is Serious Keto channel.

[@cristalscott3309]

Thank you Bobby! My husband is border line diabetic and we try to do the best we can. I need to learn what and where to buy, I really appreciate it this . God bless ❤️❤️🙏🏼

[@amberalonzo8462]

I don’t think many people in the comments are understanding the main takeaway here. YES every body is unique and has different needs, diabetic or not. If as a diabetic you’re finding that carbs with high fiber content are causing major spikes then that is a dosage issue. All the diabetics saying this would be different if a diabetic tested it out - yes if you were not dosing the proper amount of insulin needed to cover the carbs the result would definitely be a spike of sorts. That is because you’re body makes little to no insulin on its own - if you’re a type 2 the only way to eliminate a need for prescribed insulin would be to cut out carbohydrates almost entirely and get on a strict exercise regimen. Bobby is showing you how to minimize spikes, given you’re taking meds as prescribed and personalized to your needs as a diabetic.

[@amberalonzo8462]

There are also a bunch of other things aside from food alone that can cause blood sugar spikes so keep that in mind

[@dgcfgvvgb6555]

It's because the title is misleading, and the video could lead to uninformed t2s eating English muffins with cream cheese everyday, unaware that their blood sugar would likely spike much higher than his did

[@sc9342]

He’s not showing you how to minimize spikes. He’s not even a diabetic! Your levels are supposed to spike after eating and then guess what? They go back down!

[@amberalonzo8462]

@@sc9342 ……….. yes a healthy non diabetic will experience spikes also, depending on diet BUT just because a non diabetics body can produce insulin to bring the spike back down, does not mean that is healthy. If a non diabetics blood sugar is continuously going up and down you can bet they will wind up with type 2 later on in life… blood sugars should remain as stable as possible for ALL bodies….

[@juliestade7529]

I'm a type 2, and I'm controlled with zero insulin or oral meds because I've eliminated all added sugar, all grains, the starchy veggies like potatoes and corn, and the sweeter fruits (I mostly eat strawberries), and no "strict exercise regimen" was required. Now, my A1c stays normal as long as I avoid those carbs. Many of the Bobby-recommended carb foods/products will spike my carb-intolerant metabolism into cell-damaging glucose spikes, and I'd rather keep my vision, kidney function, and toes than eat them.

[@tulips7465]

As a t2 Diabetic, this was very helpful! Thank you so much! I was wondering why the whole wheat bread I've been eating never spikes my blood sugar. I thought it was just me. I'm just glad I can still eat bread.

[@kahineg]

Thank you SO much for this video. As a "new" type 2 diabetic this gives me hope that I can have good meals but keep the blood sugar under control. Thanks once again. Please on occasion continue doing videos like this for those of us who are diabetic.

[@drthomashemingway]

It’s a great video!

[@judymiller5154]

check out the Jason Fung channel or his book The Diabetes Code for guidance on putting the diabetes into remission.

[@marilyn3911]

Also wear monitor. Big difference can be made by drinking water with meal!

[@adaiyah-zerahbahtyahudah7860]

This one is one of your best Bobby. Ive watched it 3x's.This was very informative. Ty

[@troyc.5667]

Super informative! I guess I can continue eating my Trader Joe’s sprouted sourdough bread! Thank you for keeping us informed with real information and not just what these food marketing giants want us to see.

[@teddybeardesigns]

Everyone that talks about Levels and Signos say how good it is for diabetics to use it but they fail to mention that none of these companies let diabetics join. I've spoken to both companies about it and they are not allowed to let diabetics use their service. So instead of paying $130 a month from Signos for a CGM, as a diabetic I can only get one if I pay $400+ a month out of pocket... Our health care systems are so corrupt. Dexcom seems like a good company but If they can offer it that cheap through a 3rd party why would a diabetic that needs it the most have to pay $400+ a month

[@kimstanley9850]

This was an excellent video distinguishing the three types of meals and how they did or did not spike your blood sugar. As a type II diabetic, this was extremely helpful. I appreciate the time spent producing these in-depth reviews, etc. thank you so much for categorizing the meals and how they affected your blood sugar. It allowed me to know that I want to eat complex carbohydrates mostly but keto products such as rice. Thank you again and keep up the great work.

[@ando1135]

do not eat like him...youre diabetic which means you dont metabolize carbs like him...you could do damage if you eat based off how he reacted.

[@marksmith4512]

LOVE LOVE LOVE that your using a cgm to test foods! Do more tests like this!

[@marilenefabri4597]

Thank you Bobby for your wonderful videos. Can you please do one for heart health diet. Thanks again, Marilene.

[@bobbenoit8470]

My first response to your results: you must not have insulin resistance. If you take the exact same foods and feed it to someone who has insulin resistance their glucose score(s) might be much different. As soon as you eat carbs your body sends a signal to your pancreas to release insulin to negate your carb spike.
I don't disagree that fiber helps, but a person with insulin resistance might achieve different results....
My biggest concern would be this: how much insulin does my body have to release to compensate for the carbs that I am eating? Eg., a 60 year old person might require 5 times as much insulin to achieve the same result as a 30 yr old person... is that much insulin healthy?

[@bobbenoit8470]

@@TheCatsafrican most of what is sold as "food" in the US is not real food. 80% garbage. The FDA guidelines for diet encourage a high carb diet resulting in 50% of the population being diabetic or pre-diabetic, many of whom don't even know it.... even most doctors are promoting this garbage diet!

[@bobbenoit8470]

@@Yellow-oc4sl just getting a blood test and knowing where your A1C is at and fasting glucose would be worth knowing. Half the citizens in the US are pre-diabetic or diabetic. That's a staggering statistic. Having continuously high blood glucose levels also make a person at risk for many other health issues- cancer, heart disease, stroke, etc, etc

[@jkorwek]

Thank you so much for all the wonderful tips, meal idea's, and just being someone who actually is helping me become even more healthy!!! I recently sent a question about the MOSH Bars and I hope I hear from you. Glad I found you and all your content.

[@kimsmitherman6998]

Bobby!! Thank you so much for helping us all SO MUCH!! Giving us this information is priceless ❤️

[@PORTMIAMIMIKE]

You have to Rinse your rice first, you'll get a different result.

[@patt2415]

Doesn’t it rinse off some glucose? The dingy water stuff?

[@PORTMIAMIMIKE]

@@TheCatsafrican you care to elaborate

[@amanda-wu6gq]

Love your videos.
PLEASE be mindful of the terminology that you use. This mostly geared towards TYPE 2 diabetes. As a TYPE 1 diabetic, I'm sensitive to this.

[@patt2415]

It’s more important to learn the nutritional facts to help yourself instead of worrying about what people think of the diabetic labels you are associated with

[@amanda-wu6gq]

@@patt2415 my comment was to highlight the misinformation that is often spread about Type 1 diabetes. Type 1 and Type 2 are very different diseases that often lumped under 1 umbrella that is 100% incorrect.

[@annaberesford8569]

Patt you must know nothing about diabetes. type 1 and 2 are completely different. Stop writing your comment!

[@kristins2078]

I agree- mom of a type 1

[@mykidsaresupercute]

A non diabetic is going to respond different then a diabetic to complex carbs. I eat those same English muffins and they often make me spike. I can eat a dessert one day and have no spike and meat the next day and have a terrible spike. Sometimes the diet has nothing to do with it.

[@Vito_Bardo]

I'm a T2D, started with A1C of 12, then did 6 months of

[@juliestade7529]

Unfortunately, most insurance plans won't cover a CGM for a type 2 unless we're on insulin, so the cost will be out-of-pocket.

[@Vito_Bardo]

@@juliestade7529 true that, $36 per sensor at Walmart with GoodRx 👌

[@chihaibe69]

More of this type of video please

[@joelsombroek]

Hi Bobby, maybe also look into the effect of changing the order in which you eat things or how different foods interact with each other. For instance: combining carbs with fat can also decrease the insulin spikes. So maybe try rice with coconut fat or ghee.

[@RollTimeratYT]

There is also the idea of always eating your protein item first, then fats and carbs last. Also, some research shows drinking 1T of vinegar [ACV usually mentioned] diluted in a cup of water with or without lemon or lime also affects the rate at which glucose is absorbed and/or insulin is released. I love that Bobby is doing this research and posting. Exercise [i.e. walking] immediately or soon after eating is, as he mentioned, also a way to level the spike. Would be interested in seeing more tests with and without ACV, ordered eating and how much exercise would be beneficial after eating. Also, interested to know if exercising and depleting glycogen stores beforehand affects the spike.

[@Capius1272]

So excited when you do these types of video/content. This is and was an absolutely fun watch!! Thanks Bobby!

[@brendalogan7940]

A very educational video! Thank you so much. I’m pre-diabetic. I hope you will do more of these videos. Even meals would be nice using your device. Hello to your family! 😀

[@jimbobjohnson469]

Hey Bobby you need to do this test with a diabetic and see how he fares

[@jamietice3126]

Have you ever tested a meal with one higher carb item, such as rice, when combined with protein, lots of veggies for fiber, and a healthy fat? Just wondering if the healthier add ons would reduce the spike from the rice?

[@ando1135]

not by much as a typical serving of rice would be too much starch for any measly g of fiber to ward off all that mass of sugar it will convert into.

[@jeanicebell309]

Good question. I know it works for me as long as it is one carb but i am not diabetic. At one time pre diabetic.

[@brittany7573]

I am a type 1.
I have not been able to eat white rice with or without other food and not have a huge spike. Then it seems for a couple of days after my baseline (when I am not eating) is higher as well.
I had a personal trainer tell me my carb meals could be brown or white rice. So I have been finishing off my bag of white rice. So I am not sure how I would do with brown rice.

[@ando1135]

@@brittany7573 id stay away from rice as a diabetic, its just not beneficial even if you dose for it...

[@brittany7573]

@@ando1135 yep, I have caught on to that. I was only diagnosed a little over 2 months ago. I have not had rice for a couple of weeks. I still cook it tho, because of my family. I have a hard time throwing food away.
I was just trying to do what my diabetes team wanted me to do.
Which by the way, I'm really getting tired of my diabetes team. I walk away without any new information. It has all been a waste of my time.
Luckily I have experience with injections (im a dental hygienist), because they didn't even teach me how to do my insulin injections. It has been such a waste of time for me. It is causing more stress than the disease itself.
All the bullshit they want me to do to get a pump is outrageous.

[@melissadawncoaching]

I just found your channel today so i don't know your background but I have had type 1 diabetes for 25 years and i can tell you you know more than most doctors i've seen. Bravo. I wear a dexcom myself :)

[@mawa316]

My son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 11 and is now 15. He's a super picky eater and I know that a better diet would make the management of the disease so much easier. I'll be checking all your videos for ideas and praying for miracles! Care is exhausting and not the greatest of diets doesn't help. Almost all of the carb-friendlier 'stuff' he eats contains Palm Oil or some other bad ingredient(s)!

[@babss943]

Yeah sure, that’s fine for you but you’re not diabetic. How can you even try to simulate what would be a response from a type 2 ?
My daughter was having dinner with us. Ate lots of carbs: bread, rice, etc. for dessert she had apple pie. She used my meter to test herself. Before dinner her glucose was 92. An hour and a half later it was 98.
If that had been me my post meal would’ve been over 200

[@robkim7692]

Thank you so much for this video. I am pre-diabetic, so I am very careful about carb intakes. The alternative bread options would make my life a little happy! :) By the way, I use your app, and it is super helpful! Overall, you helped me so much!

[@dawnklug6986]

Dont drink sodas....not even artificial sweetners. limit or avoid fruit juices....loaded with sugars.......learn to drink coffee/tea w/o sugar......stevia is OK Limit breads of ANY form as they have High fructose corn syrups READ LABLES...if you see HFCS listed put it back. Alternative sugars ARE NO BETTER than cane sugar.....keep away. Yes watch carb levels....stay under 40 a day less is best. It seems to limit foods but it's meant to eliminate processed foods as much as possible in favor for whole foods,those not man-made. Please learn now and not suffer in thefuture as I and others have. At 60 I gave up soda and started a slow change in foods to relearn my eating habits. Now at 66 I am at half the amount of insulin and down 18 lbs also I am a quadriplegic so cant do regular excercise. Good Luck

[@thehappydiabetic5380]

This is good info for the effects on blood sugar of different types of carbs for people in general. However, Booby is not qualified to relate this to a diabetic and his/her diet. I do give him kudos for promoting healthy eating in general. I’ve been type 1 for 52 years and I have good control. Great time in range for blood sugars, and good average blood sugar. I go eat high glycemic foods from time to time, but plan for it accordingly.

[@tomsawyer7929]

Not all KETO breads or wraps are keto friendly, lots actually raise your glucose significantly!!! I tested them.

[@juliestade7529]

As a type 2 diabetic, I haven't found a single one yet which doesn't produce an unacceptable spike level.

[@sharkair2839]

@@juliestade7529 i avoid all keto products.

[@dearmepa1]

Diabetics avoid orange juice!

[@maryinsanfrancisco]

100%. Eating an actual orange is okay but orange juice is sugar overload.

[@jedijakobi8978]

Unless your having a low bs , then its a life saver.

[@shannoneg2000]

@@user-op4rv3zj4c It's just watered-down juice.

[@lifeisgood-victoria796]

@@user-op4rv3zj4c Also the sugars are like crystalized fructose, which is worst than fructose. Reading labels has become a job shopping for anything.

[@ando1135]

only drink orange juice if you plan to kill yourself hahaha

[@jessicamiles]

So the take away is make sure to include fibre and protein with carbs to ensure no big spikes?

[@janmurphy9347]

Exactly what my diabetes coach told me!

[@jessicamiles]

@@janmurphy9347 thanks! Good to know…

[@-gina1114]

Thank you so much Bobby! I am a Type 2 Diabetic. I really appreciate your video and will check out Levels.
God Bless you and your loved ones!

[@monat8231]

I’m a type 1 and love these type of videos. Keep it coming 😊

[@bluewolfeyes2904]

Hi Type 1 diabetic here - I wear a sensor. You didn’t address this during the video but how many times a day did you calibrate your sensor, for accuracy? Thanks -

[@maryinsanfrancisco]

I don't know how I feel about a super healthy person with no blood sugar problems or insulin resistance using a blood glucose monitor. On the one hand, it's for science! I appreciate Bobby using the monitor to test foods that he can then recommend for diabetics. I know that Bobby is using the monitor for research and to provide useful information for his viewers so they can improve and maintain their health. On the other hand, healthy, non-diabetic people obsessively monitoring their blood glucose levels has become the fad du jour in toxic diet culture. It's the latest tool that's being abused to support disordered eating. I know Bobby isn't doing that, but it's come to the point where seeing the monitor on a non-diabetic person's arm just makes me wince.

[@sc9342]

It’s pointless because his reading g are SUPPOSED to increase and then go back k down. Non diabetics do not need to do this.

[@kellyreyburn5310]

As an insulin dependant Type 2 Diabetic, I highly recommend no more than 20-30 carbs per/day & a KETO diet. There is No RDA for carbs. Eat 7-10 cups of vegis/day + high fat proteins. I follow Dr. Eric Berg on Y.T. for details. God bless~

[@kathycritser3932]

Bobby thank you for sharing. I’ve been T1D over 40 yrs. Love all your encouraging information ❤

[@SmoothJK]

Lotta people complaining that he's already healthy and isn't going to have big insulin spikes anyway. Ok, then just know that all carbs/sugar are kinda bad, but sprouted grains and natural options will hurt less. There, dilemma solved.

[@ando1135]

its not so black and white....everyones diabetes is different....sprouted grains might be ok for some, but still bad for others.

[@SmoothJK]

@@ando1135 I never said it was good, just less bad. But yes, nothing I say (or anyone else) is meant to be true 100% of the time. Obviously.

[@urbanonyx]

The title is incredibly misleading- you are a healthy, non-diabetic man whose merely using a glucose machine to monitor spikes of glucose after meals. The sensor is financially out of reach for so many people and each person is different. This would be more credible if someone was on here who actually knew what they were talking about- like a dietician or someone who has successfully managed their diabetes for years.

[@kristins2078]

I agree- I was excited to watch cause I have a type one son but this info is incorrect due to him not even being a diabetic so how can he even talk about affecting diabetics 🤣🤣

[@juliestade7529]

I'd definitely go with a diabetic who's entirely diet-controlled over a dietician since most of them still spout the "healthy" carb-heavy approach which worsens diabetes and leads to complications and ever-increasing meds.

[@-cMc-]

This is a fanominal study/experiment. It's great to see it visually happening

[@happylight7881]

It is good to know what causes glucose spike. If one can have suitable food of original form, less process, then that would be even better. Beans have protein, fiber and carb is a good choice too.

[@Bec520]

Why are you wearing a Dexcom when people who actually need them can barely get or afford them.

[@ando1135]

because, rich.

[@chrisvolckening9248]

Hahaha 😂 so interesting

[@mariaayon4997]

Hi Bobby I’ve been watching you for some time now. This is all great if you can afford all this food,but if you’re not able to buy them you’re stuck getting what you can afford which is not always good for anybody. Please do a more affordable and realistic video and child friendly diabetic options . Thank you, love your videos ❤

[@BobbyParrish]

Yes, but the same is true for any complex carbs, not just the pricey breads ;)

[@machine260292]

Don't buy processed food and make your meals out of raw ingredients

[@margaretmoore5917]

@@BobbyParrish store brand lite wheat is affordable and tastes good.daves sprouted is $6.as a senior I can't afford that

[@loritr]

Whole natural foods are the only way to go! Healthy, nutritious and filling, as well as delicious 😋

[@patriciaholloway]

@@margaretmoore5917 If you have an Aldi near, I'd recommend going there and getting a sprouted bread. Bobby has videos about this. The problem with that cheap store bread is that the wheat is GMO and has been sprayed heavily with pesticides which cause inflammation (which then leads to serious health issues). The wheat has been stripped of nutrients and has preservatives and sugar and additives.
It's unfortunate that better food costs more in this country. Many things are allowed into our food that many other countries have outlawed. I myself am on disability and have a tough time affording to eat better. I just eat less now. I do use monk fruit in my tea now and try to eat organic when possible. The more Bobby videos you watch, the more you'll know what to look for. He has MANY Aldi and Walmart videos and talks about diabetes in them. I truly wish you all the best on your health journey!

[@legslikewhoa]

This is amazing! So many times I feel overwhelmed just thinking of what I can eat that’s not chicken and veg.

[@callmescout5831]

Ok, I understand the “if you’re a diabetic”. But, seeing as 80% or more of the population has pre diabetes or diabetes and doesn’t even know it! And all you have to do is go in public and look at people and know without a doubt that the current recommendations for what’s “healthy” is NOT! Plus the fact that many people who are on the verge of a diagnosis don’t get that diagnosis for years because all a doctor does is check a fasting bg and sometimes an a1c once a year for most people. The fasting is useless because unless you’re a T1 your body still makes insulin abs with a fasting bg, in the early years (and it fires go on for years) that bg is going to look “ok”. And any a1c that is above normal non diabetic range is showing a very dangerous problem! And it doesn’t even show the whole picture! Because they could still be spiking after meals for hours but still low enough over night and in the absence of food to make their a1c look “ok” but still be encountering damage to their bodies!!! And don’t even get me started on if they lose weight it will resolve. The weight is a SYMPTOM not the direct cause!!!