A recent article on the consequences of restricted carbohydrate diets for T1D children

[ickihun]

Given that physiologically, it's insulin that causes the body to store fat, and that Insulin Resistance in type 2 is ultimately what causes Hyperinsulinemia, then the likelihood is that even if you had started insulin therapy earlier than you did, yo'd be likely to see a similar effect, as you'd still have the insulin resistance, which would mean you'd still require more insulin than someone who isn't insulin resistant.

That's the tricky thing about Type 2 and Insulin. Whilst it can easily be paralleled with Type 1, the insulin dosing algorithms are rather different due to this additional insulin resistance factor.

I wonder why when I take enough insulin to keep my bgs low I don't add weight, in fact I'm currently losing. I've lost 2 stones since xmas and all on insulin, sufficient to keep my bgs low enough to matter.
I've just started with orilstat to exaggerate my lose but still just losing steadily. The same as without orilstat.

 

[ickihun]

I think studies are always so open to manipulation and I always feel sorry for the participants in some way! I think it's good to try different approaches especially when the current one isn't working. I don't agree or disaree with low carb diets it's what works for the individual. All the info should be available and we make our own informed choice.

Well that's how I feel too. The obvious is often overlooked. Results speak louder than any research data compiled in various ways.
I'd be asking "Does my child perform healthier on low carb"? Yes or no?
I perform better on insulin.