{"id":9889,"date":"2026-01-04T14:24:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T14:24:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordinabubakar.com\/?p=9889"},"modified":"2026-01-04T14:24:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T14:24:28","slug":"living-with-diabetes-dm2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nordinabubakar.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/04\/living-with-diabetes-dm2\/","title":{"rendered":"Living with diabetes (DM2)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Jan 04,2026 : within range(blue line) above range(yellow line) max was clocked at 6:41 pm (13.0 mmol\/L)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I started well today with my glucose level was flat and within range. Breakfast was salad out front before sourdough toasts and coffee. The salad kept the hike under control and stayed within the range. Then it dived around 1 pm to 4.0 mmol\/L. No lunch as we were visiting a friend and nothing was served. Found a few dates in the glove compartment and that was my sugar for now. The glucose went up a bit enough to rush home. I had a plate of rice and fish. Nibbled some curry crackers and the reading went up and away to a max of 13.0 mmol\/L which is the highest for the day. Then it went down and presently at 10:04 pm with 6.4 and a flat arrow(no evidence of a hike in near future)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So that\u2019s how my body has been responding to what I eat. It shows vulnerability and the impact of glucose in my diet. But there is hope for a better control of my glucose levels and minimise the damage it will do to my body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ottai Diet Analysis is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on your provided blood glucose records and logged dietary information for January 4th dinner time, here\u2019s an individualized analysis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to your submitted blood sugar data and food log entries for January 4th evening meal period (around 19:00), please find below a detailed review structured around key aspects relevant for type II diabetes management:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Meal Details & Timing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Meal Content:<\/strong> Salad (vegetables), meat soup (likely lean protein\/broth-based), fish (protein\/healthy fat source) and fried egg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Time Consumed:<\/strong> Dinner recorded precisely at 19:00<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Food Characteristics:<\/strong> All listed items are minimally processed whole foods rich in proteins\/fats with salad providing fiber\/micronutrients; notably absent are direct carbohydrate sources like rice\/noodles\/bread\/potatoes\/desserts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Timing Assessment:<\/strong> Dinner occurred during standard evening hours\u2014not late-night nor excessively early\u2014which aligns well with circadian metabolic rhythms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Risk Combinations:<\/strong> No evidence here of high-GI plus high-fat combinations nor ultra-processed packaged products within this particular entry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    2. Suitability Relative To Body Profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Physical Data Context:<\/strong> Male; height =167 cm; weight =79 kg \u2192 BMI \u224828.3 kg\/m\u00b2 (\u201coverweight\u201d category); diagnosed type II diabetes managed via oral medications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Given increased insulin resistance typically present in overweight individuals with T2DM\u2014and potential sensitivity toward large carb loads\u2014the apparent avoidance of starchy\/refined carbs in this dinner seems contextually suitable based solely on what\u2019s reported here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Absence of explicit carb count prevents granular assessment but overall menu leans toward lower glycemic impact choices compatible with recommended patterns for those managing hyperglycemia risk profiles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      3. Glycemic Response Analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Time Glucose Level (mmol\/L) Pre-meal baseline (~18:31\u201318:46) ~12.9\u201313 Post-meal start (~19:01) ~12.4 Decline phase (~20:56) ~7.7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Trend Observed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Blood sugar starts elevated before dinner (>12 mmol\/L).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • After eating at 19:00<\/em>, levels do NOT increase further\u2014instead they begin decreasing gradually:\n
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        • Within first hour after eating (~30 min<\/strong>, from ~13<\/em> down towards 11<\/em>),<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • By end of second hour (~120 min<\/strong>, reaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Total drop across two-hour window \u22485+ mmol\/L<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • No sudden spikes detected between any consecutive readings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • High-glucose state persists only briefly after mealtime before resolving downward<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Interpretation<\/strong>
          This trajectory suggests either:
          a) Very limited carbohydrate content\/glycemic load in consumed dishes,
          b) Effective action\/timing overlap from oral hypoglycemics,
          c) Or both factors combined leading toward progressive normalization rather than exacerbation post-dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          4. Most Impactful Dietary Factors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Given all components were non-starchy proteins\/vegetables\u2014with no clear bread\/rice\/noodle\/sugar input\u2014it appears none contributed significantly toward raising immediate postprandial glucose above already-elevated baseline levels observed pre-dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          If anything stands out as influential:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • The lack of fast-digesting carbs likely prevented further increases;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Protein\/fiber content may have slowed gastric emptying\/glucose absorption;
            Thus among all elements present tonight\u2014absence rather than presence (\u201cwhat wasn\u2019t eaten\u201d) had greatest effect moderating response.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            5. Targeted Adjustments For Next Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Building off today\u2019s results:
            1) Continue favoring meals centered around lean proteins + vegetables when possible;
            2) If including carbohydrates later on\u2014for variety\/nutritional balance\u2014opt for small portions paired closely alongside fiber\/protein\/fat sources;
            3) Maintain regular dinnertime schedule avoiding late-night snacking;
            4) Consider tracking actual grams\/carbohydrate counts per dish if feasible\u2014to better quantify future responses;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            All suggestions above derive directly from current data showing stable-to-improving glycemia following low-carb\/high-protein intake pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Summary Statement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Tonight\u2019s dinner selection supported stable blood sugars without triggering additional spikes\u2014a positive sign suggesting current choices align well with optimal control strategies! Keep building awareness through mindful logging\u2014you\u2019re making meaningful progress step by step!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Yep that was my dinner \u2026\u2026 without rice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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