Q: Which specialist doctor to consult for blood sugar?
A: An endocrinologist or a diabetologist should be consulted for abnormal blood sugar levels.
Q: Do all foods spike blood sugar?
A: No. Not all foods lead to spike in blood sugar. Foods that are have a low glycemic index do not cause blood sugar levels to rise. Foods that do not contain carbohydrates like egg, chicken, and fish do not raise blood sugars.
Q: What foods prevent insulin spikes?
A: Eating foods with low glycemic index like whole grains, protein rich foods like legumes, egg, and chicken prevent insulin spikes.
Q: What is considered a blood sugar spike?
A: Spike in blood sugar occurs when the concentration of sugar rises in the bloodstream reflected from the food intake and response to insulin. When the blood sugar level is more than 180 mg/dL after 2 hours of eating, it is considered a high blood sugar level.
Q: What can I eat for breakfast to avoid blood sugar spikes?
A: Bean burritos, whole cereal porridges, eggs, and green smoothies can be good breakfast options. Meal combinations like whole wheat chapathi and legumes curry, millet idli with dhal/sambar, millet pongal with sambar, or egg roll with multigrain wrap can also be consumed.
