So.
It turns out my body has opinions about carbohydrates.
Strong ones.
Not “you can’t have carbs” opinions.
More like, “Oh, you wanted toast? That’s cute. I’m going to overreact for sport.”
Some people eat a cinnamon roll and go about their day.
I eat one hash brown and my internal operating system goes:
ALERT. ALERT. INITIATE DRAMATIC ENERGY CRASH.
And honestly? Rude.
What Even Is Pre-Diabetes?
From what I can tell, it means:
My blood sugar doesn’t go fully off the rails…
It just gets a little theatrical.
Like:
- “We’re fine.”
- “We’re fine.”
- “Why am I suddenly exhausted and questioning my life choices?”
It’s not diabetes.
It’s not chaos.
It’s just my body saying, “Maybe don’t raw-dog 40 grams of carbs alone.”
Which feels excessive.
The Betrayal of “Healthy” Carbs
Multigrain toast? Suspicious.
Hash browns? Questionable.
Cereal? Criminal.
I used to believe that if it said “whole grain” it meant “emotionally safe.”
Turns out it means, “Less bad. Still a carb.”
I would like to file a complaint.
The Energy Crash That Feels Personal
Here’s how it goes:
- Eat something reasonable.
- Feel fine.
- Suddenly become a Victorian woman who must lie down immediately.
No warning.
No dramatic sugar coma.
Just a sudden power-down like I forgot to plug myself in.
And because I have other health quirks, it’s a fun game of:
- Is this blood sugar?
- Is this iron deficiency?
- Is this fibro?
- Is this stress?
- Is this just existing?
The answer is always: “Yes.”
The Annoying Part
The solution isn’t extreme.
It’s not keto.
It’s not fasting.
It’s not eliminating joy.
It’s just… mild responsibility.
And frankly, I was hoping to avoid that.
The “Fine. Whatever.” Modifications
After much dramatic internal negotiation, here’s what I’ve accepted:
1. Protein is the chaperone.
Carbs apparently need supervision.
Eggs. Chicken. Sausage. Greek yogurt.
If carbs show up alone, things get weird.
So now carbs need an adult present.
2. Walking Is Unfairly Effective.
Ten minutes of walking after a carb-heavy meal?
It works.
I hate that it works.
But it works.
Apparently muscles use glucose when you move them.
Who authorized this design.
3. Smaller Portions Hurt No One.
Two corn tortillas?
Fine.
Four?
Now we’re doing interpretive metabolic dance.
Moderation is boring.
But also effective.
Again: rude.
4. Don’t Drink Your Carbs.
This one was the betrayal.
Juice? No.
Regular soda? Absolutely not.
Even “healthy” smoothies? Suspicious.
Liquid sugar is basically a speed run to regret.
5. Stop Panicking Over One Number.
One spike is not destiny.
One crash is not failure.
One weird afternoon is not a diagnosis.
Bodies fluctuate.
Especially bodies juggling stress, hormones, iron deficiency, sleep, and the emotional weight of being human.
The Bigger Realization
Glucose sensitivity isn’t a moral failing.
It’s not laziness.
It’s not punishment.
It’s not my body “going to hell.”
It’s just feedback.
Annoying feedback.
But useful.
My body isn’t broken.
It’s just asking for steadier fuel.
Which is deeply inconvenient for someone who would happily live on bread.
The Part Where I Pretend to Be Mature
So here’s the deal I’ve made:
- I will not eliminate carbs.
- I will not spiral over every number.
- I will pair carbs with protein.
- I will walk when I can.
- I will fix the iron deficiency that’s probably amplifying everything.
And I will absolutely still eat tacos.
Just… responsibly.
Which feels unnecessary.
But here we are.
Final Thought
If you’re noticing your energy tanking after certain meals, you’re not dramatic.
You might just be glucose-sensitive for whatever reason.
And that doesn’t mean your life is over.
It just means your toast needs supervision.
Which is annoying.
But manageable. Til next time gang, take care of yourselves, and each other!
WannaBeNormal 