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Type 1 advice

I need 1.5 units (rapid) to bring my GB levels down 1point. It takes 2 hours to kick in on my Libre (1.5hrs on BG metre).

Post by: Ian DP, Feb 20, 2022 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Type 1 advice

Recommend Dr Bernstein ‘my solution’. A good read, and I still follow his recommendations 8 years after reading it. Not to expensive on kindle.

Post by: Ian DP, Feb 20, 2022 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Type 1 advice

T1 for 8.5 years. Very low carb (probably Keto) for 8 years. Fitter, healthier, stronger now than 15 years ago. My carb intake is around 24g per...

Post by: Ian DP, Feb 19, 2022 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Which Insulin better for low-carb?

I am a T1. Very low carb (around 20g per day) and high fat. Have been on this diet for 7 years. I use novorapid (around 10 units / day) and...

Post by: Ian DP, Oct 7, 2021 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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scurvy and carnivorous (no fruits keto diet)/LC and dental health

I had very bad gum disease, but not sine I switched to a very low carb diet 8 years ago. In my opinion, don’t worry about sugar, just the carbs...

Post by: Ian DP, Aug 9, 2021 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Low carb since August 2020, IBS problems

I have been low carb high fat for around 7 years now. I originally started low carb, but found I needed high fat. I avoid wherever possible...

Post by: Ian DP, Jun 20, 2021 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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low carb how do you get your calories & lower protein

Include Plenty of butter and coconut oil. I have a bulletproof coffee every day, and have done for last 7 years. 30g butter + 30g coconut oil in a...

Post by: Ian DP, Jan 12, 2021 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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How long are you on LCHF diet?

I have been low carb high fat for 7 years now. T1 for just over 7 years. Fitter, stronger and healthier now than I was 15 years ago. I always keep...

Post by: Ian DP, Oct 5, 2020 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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I Eat Porridge For Breakfast But Am Trying To Eat A Low Carb Diet

My porridge is a small handful of almond flakes with a little flax seed and cinnamon with either double cream or full fat Greek yoghurt, and has...

Post by: Ian DP, Jul 9, 2020 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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UK insulin for low carb high fat/protein/Bernstein Diet

Hi tnHarvey, I am T1. low carb for 7 years, following dr Bernstein solution. I take 3 units of novorapid prior to meals (give or take a unit...

Post by: Ian DP, Jul 5, 2020 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Help Me Stay Keto Please

I have been keto for around 7 years now. Fitter, stronger, healthier now than 10 maybe 20 years ago, and have much more energy than I used to. But...

Post by: Ian DP, Jun 16, 2020 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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HFLC diet working for sugars but cholesterol higher

Try consuming more extra Virgin coconut oil instead of other fats / oils. I have about 30g of coconut oil per day, and have done for over 6 years....

Post by: Ian DP, Apr 20, 2020 in forum: Type 1.5/LADA Diabetes
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Whats the longest honeymoon period?

I was diagnosed T1 nearly 7 years ago. Been LCHF for over 6 years. Still in the honeymoon period, been taking insulin for the last 4 years. In my...

Post by: Ian DP, Apr 8, 2020 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Low Carb and IF: feet and leg cramps every night

I get cramp at night if I forget to add salt to my evening meal. Always. My LCHF diet is very clean.... no processed food. Therefore no salt on...

Post by: Ian DP, Apr 8, 2020 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Lunch to take to work.

This is so true, in my experience. I never now have or need anything to eat between 7am and 7pm. Breakfast always consists of two eggs, often with...

Post by: Ian DP, Mar 9, 2020 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Manage Hypos with low carb diet

I am low carb. Depending on how low the carb content is, I take 3 or 4 units prior to meal, if my sugar level is around 5. If higher than 5 I...

Post by: Ian DP, Feb 23, 2020 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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T1/Low Carb help please

I have been very low carb high fat for around 6 years now, and will be for the rest of my life. I feel much better for it, fitter, stronger and...

Post by: Ian DP, Feb 11, 2020 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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How long have you been ketogenic

How long have you been on a low carb high fat diet? Or a ketogenic diet? I have been very low carb high fat for 6 years. Typically less than 25g...

Thread by: Ian DP, Jan 16, 2020, 12 replies, in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Zero carb chocolate

Well done for establishing the facts. That makes each Baton around 1g of carbs. I guess that’s why I haven’t seen an increase in my BG levels when...

Post by: Ian DP, Jan 10, 2020 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Honeymoon period maybe ending

At six months in, you are doing great. It is a learning curve. Keep testing. I would love a libre too. I keep on asking, but they say my BG...

Post by: Ian DP, Dec 29, 2019 in forum: Type 1.5/LADA Diabetes

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