sugar level always too high!

Unless you have a medical condition, do not stress about it. Also, do not get freaked out when the "sugar is the devil" brigade comes out..... or the "only eat fruits and veggies, all other sugar is bad" brigade comes out..... Sugar is sugar and sugar is a carb.

Yep. Me too. one pure fruit smoothie or just my morning coffee puts me over on allowed sugar intake. so my question is if sugar is a carb how do I convert it, and then can/do I reduce my carbs by that much?

It sounds like you are getting your sugar from natural ( non-processed) sources for the most part, right? I wouldn't worry about the levels unless you find that you are completely deficient in protein and fat.

The only issue I have had myself is with processed sugar. If I eat it....a headache usually follows! Fruits/carbs from whole sources have never had this effect on me! And I LOVE raw honey! I use it in my coffee everyday! Bake with it. I also use maple syrup for baking!

I had the same problem at first, when I joined on Thursday. After, recording everything I ate on my first day, I realised why my energy levels have plumeted, as my bodys immune system is struggling to cope. Sugar, is known to lower the immune syste, and I have been fighting a virus for the past two weeks. I usually have symptoms, about this time of year, and have had no explanation, untill now. In the past few days, I have managed to keep my sugar levels within the exceptable levels, and I have had to swap, and change several times a day to find something to eat to maintain the high levels of Carbohydrates. Today, I opted for 500g of potatoes. But, if Carbohydrates are not used, they turn into sugar, and combined with high sugar levels, will result in weight gain, as sugar is turned into fat.
We need Carbohydrates, as well as protein, to give us energy. Carbohydrates, is slower in energy release, and gives us a sense of well being, such as feeling full, and help to induce sleep. Carbohydrates, are therefore best consumed in the evening.
MFP has helped me to realise my high sugar levels, and as a result, I have taken drastic measures to maintain a sensible sugar level. Finally, I know why I have been gaining weight, over the years, despite eating healthy.

I had the same problem at first, when I joined on Thursday. After, recording everything I ate on my first day, I realised why my energy levels have plumeted, as my bodys immune system is struggling to cope. Sugar, is known to lower the immune syste, and I have been fighting a virus for the past two weeks. I usually have symptoms, about this time of year, and have had no explanation, untill now. In the past few days, I have managed to keep my sugar levels within the exceptable levels, and I have had to swap, and change several times a day to find something to eat to maintain the high levels of Carbohydrates. Today, I opted for 500g of potatoes. But, if Carbohydrates are not used, they turn into sugar, and combined with high sugar levels, will result in weight gain, as sugar is turned into fat.
We need Carbohydrates, as well as protein, to give us energy. Carbohydrates, is slower in energy release, and gives us a sense of well being, such as feeling full, and help to induce sleep. Carbohydrates, are therefore best consumed in the evening.
MFP has helped me to realise my high sugar levels, and as a result, I have taken drastic measures to maintain a sensible sugar level. Finally, I know why I have been gaining weight, over the years, despite eating healthy.

So it depends on when i eat what? how to press down sugar levels? I really do not feeling like i eat a lot of sweets at all. I have jam once in a while and i need that bite of chocolate every day but i do not sugar my food at all....and the report still tells me that i often do not reach carb and/or protein levels but the sugar is always too high.

But, if Carbohydrates are not used, they turn into sugar, and combined with high sugar levels, will result in weight gain, as sugar is turned into fat.

So you're telling me that because I ate a bunch of sugar today, I will gain fat overnight? :huh:

Eat less sugary foods

Your levels are too high as well ;-)

Apart from my chocolate (which i NEED) the sugars are coming from 1 glass of milk, 1 apple and 1 pear - oh please! I think it is quite confusing that i am like doubled over my limit just by having some servings of fruit. That is devistating. I Mean, doesn-t the database want us to eat fruit?

I usually stay within my carb and protein limits, but I ALWAYS go over in my sugar limit! It really makes you see how much sugar we consume on a daily basis. It's very hard to pick foods that don't have sugar, as just about everything has sugar in it!

I really don't like it when people say "just eat less sugary foods." It's not that simple. Like I stated above, you can get sugar in just about anything, even if something isn't seen as a "sugary food." So it's hard to know how to rectify it.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1017237-so-what-s-with-this-sugar-then-faq

But, if Carbohydrates are not used, they turn into sugar, and combined with high sugar levels, will result in weight gain, as sugar is turned into fat.

So you're telling me that because I ate a bunch of sugar today, I will gain fat overnight? :huh:

Yes, didn't you know, you can eat as many calories as you want but just don't eat carbs because they magically make you gain weight. Fat and protein don't turn into fat, just carbs. Logic.

Not everyone necessarily knows that, so it's not complete logic-- and that's okay, too! As long as they learn. But surely some carbs are good for you, right?

OK, you're scaring me now... He was being sarcastic!

Unless you're diabetic you don't need to worry about your sugar. Also, for nutrition and weight loss purposes, sugar is sugar is sugar is sugar is sugar, regardless of whether it comes from fruit or a candy bar or your farmer's market honey. Worry about getting enough protein and fill the rest of your calories up with whatever foods make you feel good.

It looks like you're doing really well in general. If you're still concerned, look at switching your morning yogurt to something different--my diabetic family likes to call dairy "white Kool-Aid" for its tendency to be a hidden sugar bomb. Also, consider eating more whole fruit and drinking less juice.

Thanks for the advice! I'll have to start replacing my yogurt (even though I love it oh-so-much) with whole fruit. I was always told that it's good to have the majority of your sugar (GOOD SUGAR) intake in the morning, but perhaps I'm wrong about this? I've also totally learned my lesson on the juice part-- but if I made my own smoothie (with tofu and fruit, for example), would that be okay too? I guess you might need a juice base for that too.... perhaps if I used unsweetened soy milk....

Anywho, I'll definitely take that advice! Thanks!

Def agree about the yoghurt. If you really really crave it get the natural (no flavor) kind and add your own sugar (little honey for instance). At least you know what you put into it.

One thing I really like is cottage cheese. Not everybody's thing but it is amazingly high in protein, low in carbs. I get the 2% small curd (fat free is just gross). It's not yoghurt but you can dress it up really nicely with fruits esp berries just like yoghurt or use it on sweet potatos etc.

But, if Carbohydrates are not used, they turn into sugar, and combined with high sugar levels, will result in weight gain, as sugar is turned into fat.

So you're telling me that because I ate a bunch of sugar today, I will gain fat overnight? :huh:

Yes, didn't you know, you can eat as many calories as you want but just don't eat carbs because they magically make you gain weight. Fat and protein don't turn into fat, just carbs. Logic.

I did not know that - well i did, but when i watch my daily report it tells me something different - that is why i am really getting confused :-(

Now I'm confused