Why Does Blood Sugar Spike After Breakfast?
A surprisingly common morning question: “Why is my glucose higher after breakfast?”
Breakfast can raise glucose
Foods containing carbohydrates are converted into glucose during digestion. This can cause blood glucose to rise after breakfast.
The breakfast combination matters
A breakfast dominated by refined carbohydrates and added sugars may produce a different glucose response than a meal containing vegetables, protein and fibre.
Individual responses can vary considerably.
Watch the “hidden” breakfast sugar
Sweetened drinks, sugary cereals, biscuits, flavoured coffee and other processed foods can add carbohydrates and added sugars quickly.
Look at the nutrition label and compare total carbohydrate and added sugar before choosing packaged breakfast foods.
Try a balanced breakfast
A practical approach is to combine carbohydrate foods with protein, fibre-rich foods and vegetables where appropriate.
Check your own pattern
If you monitor glucose, compare your readings around breakfast on different days.
Your healthcare professional can help you understand recurring patterns and decide whether changes are needed.
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