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<blockquote data-quote="RuthW" data-source="post: 1011991" data-attributes="member: 148713"><p>It isn't true that the brain needs carbs. It is true that the brain usually runs on glucose. If you stick to protein and vegetables, then your body will burn most of the protein for energy. How much is left to maintain your body? </p><p>I see from your postings that you were managing fairly well before the DAFNE course (though your blood sugars were a little high?). Perhaps go back to your old diet to relieve stress, regain your confidence, and then sit down and assess what you need to learn to move on.</p><p>I think you might benefit from looking at all the postings about dosing for protein. But if, as a Type 1 you go for high protein/high fat eating, rather than low fat, fairly low protein, plus carbs, you are going to need to take a LOT of injections AFTER meals. Or you need a pump. Really, I think we should all be on pumps!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RuthW, post: 1011991, member: 148713"] It isn't true that the brain needs carbs. It is true that the brain usually runs on glucose. If you stick to protein and vegetables, then your body will burn most of the protein for energy. How much is left to maintain your body? I see from your postings that you were managing fairly well before the DAFNE course (though your blood sugars were a little high?). Perhaps go back to your old diet to relieve stress, regain your confidence, and then sit down and assess what you need to learn to move on. I think you might benefit from looking at all the postings about dosing for protein. But if, as a Type 1 you go for high protein/high fat eating, rather than low fat, fairly low protein, plus carbs, you are going to need to take a LOT of injections AFTER meals. Or you need a pump. Really, I think we should all be on pumps! [/QUOTE]
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