If you are diabetic, how long does it take food to affect your glucose levels?
Im diabetic and i was wondering: once i eat something, how long will it take before my glucose levels start to rise?
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It really depends on the type(s) of food that you’re consuming, sir.
Some have a ready source of simple sugars added, such as glucose, fructose, cane sugar, etc. This will start working almost immediately.
Foods that contain fiber/roughage take longer to breakdown into their individual components, which means that it would take longer for the glucose present to be absorbed into your bloodstream.
As I’m sure you’re already aware, things such as orange juice, soft drinks (such as cola, etc.) have a ready supply of added sugar, which is easily broken down into glucose, which is the simple sugar that your body needs to thrive.
It really depends on what food it is and how quikly its absorbed. For example, sweet coke or mollases and things with carbs are very fast. It just depends.