I figured out why my post-breakfast glucose level was so high yesterday — the Special K cereal I had been eating is 25 grams per cup (I eat about 2 cups) and the milk is 15 grams per cup (I probably have about a cup and a half), which means I’ve been consuming over 70 grams of carbs for breakfast. I’m allowed 45 grams for breakfast. Ooopsie.

I had thrown away the box containing the nutrition info, so I didn’t check the carb count for the cereal. I just (wrongly) assumed that it was around 15 grams per serving. As I was having my customary breakfast this morning, it occurred to me that the nutrition info was probably available online.

I should have done that before I ate this morning’s breakfast. DOH!

I expect another high reading this morning, but at least now I know why. I have to find alternative breakfast options with less carbs — but with quick preparation. Any suggestions?