Couple of questions

[Robbity]

I'm not sure either, will have to look it up again. 20g per day is pretty strict.

20g a day will be a strict ketogenic diet rather than the standard low carb one. It's a good way to kick start fat burning and therefore weight loss, but it may take some discipline to do it. However, @bulkbiker regularly eats a a fairly strict ketogenic diet and @NoCrbs4Me eats mainly protein, fats and a little dairy.

I managed 20-25g a day for a few weeks after I'd already reduced my carbs by a fair amount, but it meant I was cutting out foods that I prefer to include in a more lenient eating style (up to approx 50g a day) - and therefore sustainable long term for me. So 20g per meal (or 60g carbs a day) would not be an unreasonable target to aim for. But it's important to be aware of what your body is going to be happy with - it's a very personal thing that depends on how well you can cope with your diabetes and any other possible issues you have have healthwise. Keep on making your own targets, and remember you're not in competion with anyone else for the lowest figures!

Robbity
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[Bluetit1802]

It is worth bearing in mind that on 60g carbs a day there is absolutely no need to limit protein as there may be on 20g carbs a day. It is also worth noting that our insulin resistance is worse in the mornings and improves as the day progresses, so it is better to spread the carbs out with a few at breakfast, a few more at lunch and the rest at tea.

 

[UserABC2021]

I have been following the Diet Doctor site which states the following:

Our definition
Here’s the way we define different levels of low carb at Diet Doctor:

• Ketogenic low carb <20 gram carbs per day. This is a ketogenic diet (if protein intake is moderate). This level is defined as below 4 energy percent carbs in our recipes, where we also keep the protein level low or moderate (excess protein is converted to carbohydrates in the body).
  The limit of four energy percent means that you’ll stay below a maximum 20 grams of carbs on a 2,000-calorie diet, even if you only choose our very most carb-rich keto recipes.
  
  In most cases you’ll end up with far fewer carbs than that, as some of the keto recipes you use are likely to have significantly less than the maximum amount of carbs.
  
  Our keto recipes are also limited in protein. Our rule is that for keto recipes with 4 energy percent carbs we accept a maximum of 25 energy percent protein. For lower carb levels we accept slightly more protein:
  • 3 percent carbs = max 27 protein
  • 2 percent carbs = max 29 protein
  • 1 percent carbs = max 31 protein
  • 0 percent carbs = max 33 protein
  
  If there’s too much protein in a recipe to classify it as keto low carb, we instead classify it as moderate low carb.
  
  " style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1rem; position: relative; top: 0px; display: inline; font-weight: bold;">1 Previously we often called this “strict low carb”, but as the word “keto” or “ketogenic” became commonly used we switched to only use this term, for simplicity.
• Moderate low carb 20-50 grams per day. This level is defined as between 4-10 E% carbs in our recipes
• Liberal low carb 50-100 grams per day. This means 10-20 E% carbs in our recipes

Have a look here I have found this site very helpful, also there are great videos to watch . https://www.dietdoctor.com/

Maybe that's the answer, I eat large amounts of protein so I'm guessing a 12-16oz T-bone steak is going to convert to carbs?

How much meat can I have?

The answers and information everyone has given is mind blowing, and makes me realise this is going to be a little trickier. I hate homework

 

[rab5]

Maybe that's the answer, I eat large amounts of protein so I'm guessing a 12-16oz T-bone steak is going to convert to carbs?

How much meat can I have?

The answers and information everyone has given is mind blowing, and makes me realise this is going to be a little trickier. I hate homework

Have a look here...https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb

This site has been very informative for me... but make your own mind up. Good luck its quite an adventure

 

[Bluetit1802]

Maybe that's the answer, I eat large amounts of protein so I'm guessing a 12-16oz T-bone steak is going to convert to carbs?

How much meat can I have?

The answers and information everyone has given is mind blowing, and makes me realise this is going to be a little trickier. I hate homework

Firstly, unless you are following a strict ketogenic diet (very low carb) or have kidney problems, you can eat as much protein as you like because it won't affect your blood sugars to any noticeable extent. It is only in the absence of carbs that it will have any effect.

Secondly, not all the protein you eat will convert to carbs. The majority of it will be used by your body for essential repair, healing and growth.

 

[UserABC2021]

Firstly, unless you are following a strict ketogenic diet (very low carb) or have kidney problems, you can eat as much protein as you like because it won't affect your blood sugars to any noticeable extent. It is only in the absence of carbs that it will have any effect.

Secondly, not all the protein you eat will convert to carbs. The majority of it will be used by your body for essential repair, healing and growth.

Thank goodness for that. I just had a nightmare about a 2oz steak

 

[Lisbonlion67]

How do i get permission to get my "Diabetic illness heard?

 

[Deleted Account]

I don't want them to notify the DVLA that I am on Glic'. Non hypo is important.

I completely understand your desire not reduce medication and particularly medication which puts you at risk of hypo.
I just wanted to highlight to anyone else reading this that the DVLA knowing you are on medication which may cause a hypo does not stop you driving or having a job that requires you to drive a car*.
There are many people with type 1 who have no choice about taking insulin who drive regularly at very little risk. We take a reading before driving and every two hours (approximately) which may result in better control than no testing.

*There may be some limitation driving HGVs which I am not familiar with.

 

[Guzzler]

I have been looking at protein a lot just lately. I found this hour long presentation most informative. Enjoy.