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Thanks. I was pretty sure that I'll never be able to dispense with the injections, but I am puzzled as to how the body uses proteins for muscle maintenance/repair. Presumably this process does not involve gluconeogenesis and does not require insulin?

Hmmm that's a blow. I weigh roughly 80kg so that would allow me 80g protein per day. I've just worked out that my bacon/egg breakfast provides around 60g protein, leaving me only 20g for the remaining meals and the occasional nut/cheese/meat snack. I'm pretty sure I must blow the top off that...

Can anyone out there explain in simple terms how and why proteins have an effect on blood glucose? I've been T1 diabetic for 32 years but only recently (Jan 2016) converted to LCHF diet. My blood glucose control is a LOT better than it was, but it is still higher than I would like it to be. I...