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What happens to blood sugar when
eating Cheerios cereal with milk? 

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How does Cheerios affect blood sugar? 

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A serving of one Cheerios cup contains
about 19 grams of carbohydrates. 

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When combined with a glass of 1% milk,
add about 13 grams of carbohydrates, 

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totaling about 32 grams. 

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After eating, digestive enzymes break
down starch into glucose, which is 

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absorbed into the blood and increases blood sugar. 

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Refined foods, low in fiber and protein,
often cause faster blood sugar spikes. 

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Therefore, although Cheerios is low in
fat and sugar, blood sugar reactions can 

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still be significant in some people. 

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Understanding blood sugar reactions and how to control them 

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After eating, the pancreas secretes
insulin to help transport glucose into cells. 

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Normal hunger blood sugar levels are
about 80-130mg per deciliter and below 

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180mg per deciliter 2 hours after eating. 

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To limit spikes, grains should be
combined with protein or fat-rich foods 

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such as yogurt, Greek
yogurt, nuts, or eggs. 

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This helps slow down glucose absorption. 

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And energy stability.