Basal testing on keto

[Colin of Kent]

Hi all,

I started on a ketogenic diet ten days ago. I'm loving the huge improvement in BG control, but I do seem to need small correction boluses after meals. I'm impatient in respect of getting my insulin doses right, and just wondering: How long should I wait before doing basal tests? I know the keto-adaptation process varies between individuals, but does anyone have any advice or ideas?

Thanks.

 

[CranberryIce]

I did some basal tests before I started Keto properly. But soon after starting Keto ( a week into the Keto diet) I ended up doing another basal test, mainly as I was going hypo frequently.

Not sure if thats the “correct” way of doing it but it worked for me.

 

[novorapidboi26]

Does the keto diet mean you cant do basal tests.....?

 

[ringi]

Does the keto diet mean you cant do basal tests.....?

No, but for some people inslin sensitivity can change a lot in first few days or weeks, hence the results of a basal test may not remain valid for long.

 

[Colin of Kent]

Well I'm about 10 weeks in now, and doing basal tests galore! My insulin needs are indeed changing as time goes on. It seems it's not a simple switch-over to keto, more of a gradual change. For me, that is, anyway.