Japanese Food The T1D Diaries: Real-Life Blood Sugar Tracking & Insights

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I decided to track my blood sugar levels after treating myself to Chateraise's "Freshly Squeezed Milk Bar - Coffee Flavor." As expected, my numbers shot up post-indulgence. Thanks to the high fat content of the ice cream, my glucose spiked quickly and then lingered at a high level for quite a while.

• Ingredients & Nutrition: This treat is officially classified as premium "ice cream" with a relatively high milk fat content of 9.0%. Since dietary fat slows down digestion and delays carb absorption, my blood sugar didn't just spike immediately—it remained elevated well into the night.

[Quick Summary]

• Right before 10:00 PM, I was heading into low blood sugar territory. My glucose had dipped to 69 mg/dL, but it spiked dramatically after eating the ice cream bar.
• At its peak, my glucose reached 199 mg/dL, creating a massive spike with a total fluctuation of +105 mg/dL.
• Even past 11:30 PM, my levels refused to come down, staying elevated for quite some time.

[Blood Sugar Data After Eating the Ice Cream]

• Around 10:00 PM: Started on the lower side, right around 69 mg/dL just before eating.
• 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM: Levels began climbing immediately after eating, steadily rising over the next hour and a half.
• Around 11:30 PM: Reached my peak for the night at 199 mg/dL, where the rise finally plateaued.
• After Midnight: Although it dropped slightly past the peak, my glucose hovered stubbornly around 140 mg/dL even by 1:00 AM.

⚠️ Disclaimer & Medical Note
The blood sugar data and graphs featured in this post are based purely on my personal tracking and experiences. They are not intended to recommend or guarantee any medical treatment, diet, or diagnosis. Blood sugar responses vary greatly from person to person. If you are undergoing medical treatment or are on a restricted diet, please consult your physician or registered dietitian. The author of this blog assumes no liability for any actions taken based on this information.