Type 1 Apart from Metformin

[Fetchmeacoffee]

Is there anything else I can try to reduce insulin resistance, currently only having between 50-60g of carbs a day and diet going well but still using a lot insulin. I take metformin but is there a drug i can use for insulin resistance?

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[CarbsRok]

Have you tried exercise, that's very good for insulin resistance? Some people also find a different insulin will solve the problem.
Just as a matter of interest do you have a high fat diet? I ask because many but not all type 1's find that the more fat they eat the higher the basal insulin needs. Obviously everyone is an individual.

 

[peacetrain]

Cinnamon helps to lower bg as does bitter melon (melon not lemon).

Will they also help insulin resistance?


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[mo1905]

Exercise is probably the best option. It doesn't have to be gruelling, a gentle walk will help to begin with.

 

[noblehead]

Most definitely exercise, also losing weight (if needed) can help with insulin resistance.

 

[Daibell]

Yes, exercise. There are injectables to help the overweight with insulin resistance but best avoided if you can. As your diet progresses and weight reduces I would expect your insulin needs to gradually drop?

 

[Fetchmeacoffee]

Yup , overweight! Since diagnosis , for about 3/4 years after I didn't take care of myself , carried on with normal coke , mcdonalds everyday after work etc etc , didn't really think about piling the weight back on , however went from a 28 waist at diagnosis to a 38 now , I've cut all the **** like crisps etc from my diet and only touch wholemeal bread now , maybe 2 slices a day , then try more veg etc , just not losing the weight that quick and still taking a lot of insulin which isn't helping the weight issue . I have a dog and walk her from anything from 3/5 miles daily and keep it all tracked , maybe I could do more, I do all the housework , should think about purchasing a pushbike again I think

 

[AndBreathe]

Do you keep a food diary, or estimate your carb intake?

 

[Fetchmeacoffee]

I carb count , only doing between 50-60g of carbs a day now , used to be about 200 lol