Dear Dani, Grace and Jude,
Note: This page is advice for Grace, Jude and John. For any other reader, it’s information only. No therapeutic relationship is formed – read this.
This page teaches you how to beat the lack of insulin in the portal vein to get flat CGM lines.
Balanced meals have half a plate of vegetables with protein and carbs making up the rest equally.
![](https://theglucoseneverlies.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Healthy-balanced-plate-1.jpg)
Meals such as; egg on toast with mushrooms, meat/fish/beans with potatoes and vegetables, jacket potato with cheese and salad.
Snacks such as; Whole fruit with nuts, whole yoghurt with nuts, nut butter on toast
A quick revision on the slight spike after balanced meals.
![](https://theglucoseneverlies.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Balanced-meal.png)
Again, the lack of insulin in the portal vein is the main culprit.
![](https://theglucoseneverlies.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/No-Portal-Vien-with-diabtes-low-portal-insulin.png)
Along with slow absorption of injected or pumped insulin.
![](https://theglucoseneverlies.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Absorption-of-insulin-pancreas-vs-injections.png)
How do I get flat CGM lines after eating a well-balanced meal?
You have probably worked it out, right?
- Give the insulin a head start with S from SET
- Use T from SET and do 10 minutes of moderate activity after the meal, such as walking, playing or gardening
![](https://theglucoseneverlies.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SET-SLIM.png)
![](https://theglucoseneverlies.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Balanced-meal-with-activity-1024x952.png)
This guide puts everything in one place.
![](https://theglucoseneverlies.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Balanced-meal-info.png)
You can expect 100% time in range if you eat three balanced meals a day and follow these two tactics.
That’s how I get 98.9% time in range!
![](https://theglucoseneverlies.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Three-balanced-meals.jpg)
Grace and Jude, you will want a snack each day and I am sure we will not be able to get you to do ten minutes activity after every meal. Mummy and I will keep your diet well-balanced whilst allowing a few treats. I have no doubt acheiving 85% or more time in range will be easy.
![](https://theglucoseneverlies.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Three-balanced-meals-with-snack.jpg)
Now for the other end of the spectrum, fast-food, take aways and fry ups.
Next step: High Fat Meals
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