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<blockquote data-quote="iHs" data-source="post: 152104" data-attributes="member: 8799"><p>Hi <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>Although people will presume that your son's insulin regime involves injecting insulin about 4-5 times a day (bolus/basal), the consultant may have started him off using twice daily insulin (biphasic) so unless you tell us what insulins he is using, then we'll be able to advise you accordingly. </p><p></p><p>Although it's important for all insulin dependant people to include some form of carbohydrate in their meals (so that the insulin has got something to work on), it's also important to not eat loads of carb at any one time, especially rice and pasta. Rice and pasta will push blood glucose levels up by quite a high amount so although they can still be enjoyed, smaller quantities usually work best. A good book to get hold of is written by a London hospital dietitian - Carbs and Cals. It shows the carb quantity of many popular foods by using pictures, so is worth buying.</p><p></p><p>Whatever insulin regime your son is using another must have is to get your dsn or gp to prescribe insulin pens that deliver in half unit increments. Half unit adjustments can make a lot of difference in getting blood glucose levels to remain with target levels.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="iHs, post: 152104, member: 8799"] Hi :) Although people will presume that your son's insulin regime involves injecting insulin about 4-5 times a day (bolus/basal), the consultant may have started him off using twice daily insulin (biphasic) so unless you tell us what insulins he is using, then we'll be able to advise you accordingly. Although it's important for all insulin dependant people to include some form of carbohydrate in their meals (so that the insulin has got something to work on), it's also important to not eat loads of carb at any one time, especially rice and pasta. Rice and pasta will push blood glucose levels up by quite a high amount so although they can still be enjoyed, smaller quantities usually work best. A good book to get hold of is written by a London hospital dietitian - Carbs and Cals. It shows the carb quantity of many popular foods by using pictures, so is worth buying. Whatever insulin regime your son is using another must have is to get your dsn or gp to prescribe insulin pens that deliver in half unit increments. Half unit adjustments can make a lot of difference in getting blood glucose levels to remain with target levels. [/QUOTE]
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