02/06/2025
𩺠From the Desk of a Dietician: A Story About Blood Sugar Spikes
Let me tell you about a client of mine, James.
James is a father of two, works long hours, and was recently diagnosed with prediabetes. He came to me feeling confused, frustrated, and a little scared. āIām not even eating sweets,ā he said. āJust regular meals ā rice, chapati, ugali... but my sugars still shoot up!ā
So I showed him this simple graph.
Itās not just what you eat ā itās how you eat it and what you pair it with.
š“ First, we looked at carbs alone.
When James eats plain ugali or white rice, his blood sugar spikes quickly ā thatās the red curve. This spike feels like an energy high, but itās usually followed by a crash that leaves him tired, hungry, and irritable.
š¢ Then we added leafy vegetables.
We talked about sukuma, spinach, even cabbage. When he eats them with his ugali, the fiber slows things down ā fewer spikes, more balance.
šµ Next came fatty proteins.
We added eggs, avocado, fish, or a little peanut stew. This combo made the biggest difference. The rise was smoother, and his body didnāt have to fight so hard to bring sugar levels down.
š Then we combined all three: carbs, fiber, and fat.
Thatās when the magic started. James began noticing fewer energy crashes ā and more stable sugars, even without changing portion sizes much.
š£ Finally, I asked him to take a 15-minute walk after dinner.
Just a walk. That small change flattened the curve dramatically. His sugar stayed steady, and he even slept better.
š” Hereās the thing: Blood sugar isnāt just about sugar. Itās about balance, timing, and lifestyle. Most of us donāt realize how powerful these small shifts are ā because we canāt see whatās happening inside.
Thatās why I recommend a CGM like Sibionics GS1 to my clients. It shows you exactly how your body reacts ā in real-time. Youāll learn more in 3 days than you have in 3 years.
And the best part? Itās now available in Kenya. CE-marked, PPB-approved, and affordable.
⨠Ready to see your own blood sugar story?
š¦ Order your CGM from Afya.shop or Kilimall today.
š£ And remember ā small steps really do lead to big change.