Yeah, what OregonMouse said.

May I suggest some hikes rather close to home to test not only your gear, but your eating plan. As previously posted, you will be burning carbs and whole grains metabolize more slowly.

Adding to the idea list: Look at foods with a "low glycemic index," and read up on what can change a foods rating on that scale. Cinnamon has some compounds that help with how your body uses insulin, fats and protein can slow down carb uptake, so enough cheese in those mashed spuds might make them OK on days that you hike strenuously. There is also evidence that adding cider vinegar to foods lowers their glycemic index. (Other vinegars also work, but maybe not as well.)

My husband was diagnosed with Type II a couple of years ago. We've been working hard to keep his bolld sugar stable. The tricks above help.

Oh, yes, agave syrup is a sweetener that has little impact on blood sugar.

Good Luck!

CamperMom