? Are we sure about pumpkin?

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  1. Misterbeesmom

    Misterbeesmom Well-Known Member

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    i only ask because i just happened to start it at the same time we are having a very bouncy phase. Its probably coincidence. but when i research pumpkin it says it has a high glycemic index, though strangely enough it is good for diabetic mgmt in humans.

    Anyone seem to get higher bg when kitty is on pumpkin? Thanks
     
    Misterbeesmom, Dec 22, 2016
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  2. Critter Mom

    Critter Mom Well-Known Member

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    For what it's worth I saw no adverse impact from pumpkin on Saoirse's BG levels, Jen (8 meals a day, all with 1/4 tsp pumpkin added).


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    Critter Mom, Dec 22, 2016
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    Misterbeesmom Well-Known Member

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    Thanks mogs i think its probably just a coincidence. I'll never understand glycemic index!
     
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    Chris & China (GA) Well-Known Member

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    Pumpkin is mostly fiber

    To get enough carbs to effect the blood glucose, they'd have to eat a LOT of it

    A cup of plain pumpkin is only 8g of carbs....but what cat is going to eat a whole cup full either?;)
     
    Chris & China (GA), Dec 22, 2016
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