Hello, I'm T1 on a pump, also using the Libre. I've been low carbing for maybe 5 days now? The food is fine, I'm actually spending time in the kitchen and probably have never eaten so well. Definitely not hungry, and not interested in carbs anymore! But I'm still feeling quite drained of energy (taking a little extra salt does help pick me up a bit). I understand this should pass after a while, just wondered what you've found.
Not sure how many carbs I'm getting to be honest, I have a couple of cups of tea with milk, otherwise I stick to water or coffee with cream. I eat as many vegetables as I can squeeze in but I'm only having 2 meals most days (plus coffee for 'breakfast ') I do sometimes have some berries with cream, but not too often. I've wondered about adding a few more carbs but not sure how, the food I'm eating now seems to suit, my BGs are rock steady and I've lost a couple of pounds. I seemed to have a little more energy this evening so hopefully through the worst, I'm trying to drink plenty of water with the occasional cup of bouillon for the salt.That should pass. But It may take a week or so to start feeling more energy. Definitely keep up with your electrolytes. I’ve found that to be very helpful. How many grams carbs are you getting each day? When I was too low I felt pretty bad. Now I’m up to about 30 per day and that’s much better.
Not sure how many carbs I'm getting to be honest, I have a couple of cups of tea with milk, otherwise I stick to water or coffee with cream. I eat as many vegetables as I can squeeze in but I'm only having 2 meals most days (plus coffee for 'breakfast ') I do sometimes have some berries with cream, but not too often. I've wondered about adding a few more carbs but not sure how, the food I'm eating now seems to suit, my BGs are rock steady and I've lost a couple of pounds. I seemed to have a little more energy this evening so hopefully through the worst, I'm trying to drink plenty of water with the occasional cup of bouillon for the salt.
Thanks JMcB, I'm reading his Diabetes Diet book at the moment but haven't read the Diabetes Solution. I've just ordered the Ketogenic Diet for Type 1 Diabetes by Keith Runyan and Ellen Davis, I'll be very interested to see what advice that can give. At the moment I'm paranoid about slipping into DKA so I'm checking blood ketones each evening, as I'm most worried about not waking up in the morning! I'm trying to add more veg but I'm simply not hungry. I'll keep working on it, the BG results are phenomenal, its definitely worth persevering.Be sure you’re getting enough nutrition. Also I found if I eat less than 30g carbs a day my ketones shoot up. Not an issue as long as you don’t suddenly run high, then risk of DKA. I would suggest Dr Bernstein’s book “diabetes Solution.” Has recipes and discusses low carb in detail.
If you guys are on twitter this guy might be worth a follow
https://twitter.com/Type1Berger
And father to a T1 son
https://twitter.com/DikemanDave
I don't weigh myself (fear) but have been told I have lost weight albeit slowly and without hunger or carb craving by just avoiding starch.Hi,
I’m curious how many T1’s out there are doing a low carb diet? I am and it helps w BS. Just want to talk to others.
Thanks!
I don't weigh myself (fear) but have been told I have lost weight albeit slowly and without hunger or carb craving by just avoiding starch.
I am gradually reducing my basal pump rate and obviously my bolus doses are small.
Not at all worried about ketones since I know that nutrtional ketosis is much lower than ketoacidosis. Getting the basal right is the challenge but with the libre and pump I am having a smoother ride and can be relaxed about NOT counting the carbs I am not eating!
I cannot bear the strictness of Dr Bernstein as well as all the US references for things we don't have over here so if I do have a little carb it will never be more than 30g in that meal and I find I can easily fast with this way of eating so all in all I like it.
Have read all the usual books and would also recommend Adam Brown s Bright Spots and Landmines free ebook or on Audible too. He is also a type 1 who does lower carb (30g per meal).
Hi I'm eating up to 30 grams of carbs a day. I follow Dr Bernstein's Diabetes Solution.
Hi
Is Dr Bernstein’s Diabetes Solution book. Is it worth reading?
Yes I think so definitely. He is quite strict but I admire him for what he’s done and his message.