Recent Posts in Carbohydrate Counting

Aug 24, 2014

madcow6 1 post

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Grapes/fruit generally

It's recently been pointed out to me that some fruits release/create more sugars as they ripen. Could this change the sugar content with any great significance? I specifically mention grapes because I tend to eat quite a lot in one serving (200g +) so with this quantity I'm wondering if it'd make a difference.
Thanks!

Aug 26, 2014

michaelj 45 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Grapes/fruit generally

Grapes, otherwise known as sugar bombs. Have a passion for grapes and will always get a high B/S read later in the day if I go mad.
Most fruit contains Fructose (another form of glucose) and will have an effect on readings. As fruit ripens it naturally contains more to produce the sweetness. Having said that I don't think you need to worry overmuch. Most dietary carb calculations are based on food which are fit to eat and therefore ripe.
Black are best and sweeter.

Aug 27, 2014

Muna A H 34 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Grapes/fruit generally

Hi,

Grapes are high in sugar but low in carbs and I try to avoid eating them but when I do I inject QA accordingly. I think it is a good idea to refer to DAFNE carbs counting booklet and check the grapes to see how much QA you need.

Aug 29, 2014

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Grapes/fruit generally

high in sugar in low in carbs........that sounds strange saying that, as they are the same, NO?

I think the glucose from grapes can hit the bloodstream faster when more ripe maybe....... Very Happy

Oct 2, 2014

wigworld 19 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Grapes/fruit generally

I love ripe bananas (that most people would say have gone off!) and I certainly find they raise my BG more than am 'ordinary banana'.

Aug 24, 2014 madcow6 1 post	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Grapes/fruit generally It's recently been pointed out to me that some fruits release/create more sugars as they ripen. Could this change the sugar content with any great significance? I specifically mention grapes because I tend to eat quite a lot in one serving (200g +) so with this quantity I'm wondering if it'd make a difference. Thanks!

Aug 26, 2014 michaelj 45 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Grapes/fruit generally Grapes, otherwise known as sugar bombs. Have a passion for grapes and will always get a high B/S read later in the day if I go mad. Most fruit contains Fructose (another form of glucose) and will have an effect on readings. As fruit ripens it naturally contains more to produce the sweetness. Having said that I don't think you need to worry overmuch. Most dietary carb calculations are based on food which are fit to eat and therefore ripe. Black are best and sweeter.

Aug 27, 2014 Muna A H 34 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Grapes/fruit generally Hi, Grapes are high in sugar but low in carbs and I try to avoid eating them but when I do I inject QA accordingly. I think it is a good idea to refer to DAFNE carbs counting booklet and check the grapes to see how much QA you need.

Aug 29, 2014 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Grapes/fruit generally high in sugar in low in carbs........that sounds strange saying that, as they are the same, NO? I think the glucose from grapes can hit the bloodstream faster when more ripe maybe.......

Oct 2, 2014 wigworld 19 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Grapes/fruit generally I love ripe bananas (that most people would say have gone off!) and I certainly find they raise my BG more than am 'ordinary banana'.