Evening guys,
a little about myself:
I'm Sam, 22 years old and have been a diagnosed type 1 for two years. The first year was tough.. but now, it's just a little inconvenience. Before my diagnosis, I was an avid bodybuilder and with that, a BIG eater. My weight training stopped with my diagnosis, but my eating continued. Luckily, I've maintained a relatively lean physique and haven't put my body under any more stress than Diabetes already does.
This post is both to say HI
but also to ask a question that's been bothering me for a while. The joys in my life are my beautiful fiancee (far too good for me), my dogs and my cats. I've been blessed to replace something as insignificant as weight training with the love of my life... but.. I do so miss my training.
Recently I've been establishing a home gym to rival most any commercial gym (in my little opinion) and am eager to return to my training to once and for all tell Diabetes where it can stick it! There are many great success stories in body building and muscle gain with regard to those with Diabetes, so I have little concern as to whether it's possible or not. My question relates to diet and more specifically, the effects it has on my insulin intake.
Let me give you a run down -
I start my day with whey protein shake, 60 grams of bran, a slice of buttered toast and an apple. Generally I aim to restrict my morning meal to 7, perhaps 8 units of Humalog.
Brunch! - A sandwich consisting of two slices of brown bread, a little butter and a generous handful of lean meat - 3 units.
Lunch - Another two sandwiches - As above, 4 slices with the addition of another whey shake - 6-7 units.
Mid afternoon - Pre prepared starchy snack eg. baked sweet potato and a piece of fruit - 3 units.
Dinner - Large serving of complex carbs (brown pasta/rice) and a lean meat eg. two large chicken breasts - 6-7 units.
Supper - Carbs in the form of either cereal or bread and a final whey shake - 4 units
My evening lantus injection is currently at 12 units and I am maintaining 5.8-6.8 sugars daily. The above breakdown is of course just an example, the meals and insulin intake will vary slightly.
Now, as can be seen, I am running with the 'little and often' concept... without the little. For my training, this is essential for both the energy required to break down muscle but also the nutrients needed to repair it. Unfortunately, in my experience, three meals a day has never proven to be sufficient in this regard.
My concern is whether regularly taking say.. 29-34 units of humalog plus 12 or so units of lantus will result in some insulin resistance. I am more than able to maintain a healthy blood sugar level currently so I see little resistance.. but..? Does the fact that said units are being diluted in a larger person give me a little more room?
My apologies for the rambling; I've yet to find anyone able to give me guidance with regards to my concern.
Many many thanks!
Sam.
a little about myself:
I'm Sam, 22 years old and have been a diagnosed type 1 for two years. The first year was tough.. but now, it's just a little inconvenience. Before my diagnosis, I was an avid bodybuilder and with that, a BIG eater. My weight training stopped with my diagnosis, but my eating continued. Luckily, I've maintained a relatively lean physique and haven't put my body under any more stress than Diabetes already does.
This post is both to say HI
but also to ask a question that's been bothering me for a while. The joys in my life are my beautiful fiancee (far too good for me), my dogs and my cats. I've been blessed to replace something as insignificant as weight training with the love of my life... but.. I do so miss my training. Recently I've been establishing a home gym to rival most any commercial gym (in my little opinion) and am eager to return to my training to once and for all tell Diabetes where it can stick it! There are many great success stories in body building and muscle gain with regard to those with Diabetes, so I have little concern as to whether it's possible or not. My question relates to diet and more specifically, the effects it has on my insulin intake.
Let me give you a run down -
I start my day with whey protein shake, 60 grams of bran, a slice of buttered toast and an apple. Generally I aim to restrict my morning meal to 7, perhaps 8 units of Humalog.
Brunch! - A sandwich consisting of two slices of brown bread, a little butter and a generous handful of lean meat - 3 units.
Lunch - Another two sandwiches - As above, 4 slices with the addition of another whey shake - 6-7 units.
Mid afternoon - Pre prepared starchy snack eg. baked sweet potato and a piece of fruit - 3 units.
Dinner - Large serving of complex carbs (brown pasta/rice) and a lean meat eg. two large chicken breasts - 6-7 units.
Supper - Carbs in the form of either cereal or bread and a final whey shake - 4 units
My evening lantus injection is currently at 12 units and I am maintaining 5.8-6.8 sugars daily. The above breakdown is of course just an example, the meals and insulin intake will vary slightly.
Now, as can be seen, I am running with the 'little and often' concept... without the little. For my training, this is essential for both the energy required to break down muscle but also the nutrients needed to repair it. Unfortunately, in my experience, three meals a day has never proven to be sufficient in this regard.
My concern is whether regularly taking say.. 29-34 units of humalog plus 12 or so units of lantus will result in some insulin resistance. I am more than able to maintain a healthy blood sugar level currently so I see little resistance.. but..? Does the fact that said units are being diluted in a larger person give me a little more room?
My apologies for the rambling; I've yet to find anyone able to give me guidance with regards to my concern.
Many many thanks!
Sam.
Is there anything to be concerned with other than the stacking effect? Of course, I'm out to improve my physical condition so if a high dose is detrimental.. it would be very worrying.
