One Body. One Meter. No Shortcuts.
Hello! I’m a Filipino, born in 1984, currently standing at 5’5″ and weighing 77 kg. Like many of us in our 40s, I’ve reached a point where I want to stop guessing about my health and start knowing.
We live in a country where rice is life, celebrations happen around a feast, and there’s a fast-food chain on every corner. But how does all that food actually affect my body?
I decided to find out–one prick at a time.
What is this Blog?
This is not a medical website. I am not a doctor, a nutritionist, or a fitness coach. I am a “human laboratory.”
This blog and vlog serve as my personal health diary. My goal is simple: to document how my blood sugar reacts to the specific foods we eat here in the Philippines. From the taho you buy on the street to the Chickenjoy you order for lunch, I am testing it all to see what happens under the hood.
My Testing Protocol (The 14-Hour Rule)
To make my data as clear as possible, I follow a strict personal protocol for every “Food Test” I record:
- The Clean Slate: I fast for at least 14 to 15 hours before every test to ensure my blood sugar is at a baseline level.
- The Single Variable: During the first phase of this journey, I am doing Baseline Testing. This means eating a specific, measured amount of a single food (like 100g of white rice) to see its raw impact.
- The Reading: I check and record my blood sugar levels exactly one hour and two hours after the first bite.
Why am I doing this?
I am currently at a BMI of 28.3, which classifies me as overweight. Being of Filipino descent, I know that I am at a higher risk for metabolic issues. I want to reach my target weight and optimize my health, but I want to do it using data, not just willpower.
By sharing my daily logs, I hope to:
- Stay Accountable: It’s harder to overindulge when you know you have to post the numbers afterward!
- Document the Filipino Diet: Most glucose data online is based on Western diets. I want to see how sinigang, pandesal, and longganisa affect a Filipino body.
- Encourage Others: If you’re also watching your sugar, I hope my journey helps you feel less alone in yours.
Join the Journey
I typically test one major food item per day. Whether it’s a home-cooked meal, a “tipid” meal from the convenience store, or a feast at a local fast-food chain, you’ll see the real, unedited numbers here.
Welcome to my laboratory. Let’s see what the meter says.
Disclaimer: This is a personal documentary of my own body’s reactions. Blood sugar responses are highly individual—what spikes me might not spike you. Please consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet or medical routine.