- Messages
- 25
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
I am type 1 and never been able to predict blood sugars because they have very often seemed random. I figured out that the inconsistency probably had to do with digestion rates years ago but was told by my diabetes doctors that digestion rates wouldn’t affect blood sugars and it was just me not controlling things well. I have recently been diagnosed with IBS and learned about fodmaps foods that trigger issues for those with digestion issues. I started on the fodmaps elimination diet a few days ago to get a better idea of exactly which foods cause issues and almost immediately, I not only have no Ibs symptoms but also my blood sugar levels are amazing. I have needed to reduce my insulin too and not because I’m eating less carbs. Has anyone else experienced this? It explains so much about why things have gone wrong with my blood sugar control in the past and I feel hopeful for the first time in about 20 years about achieving good blood sugar levels. Does anyone know if there’s research into the connection between type 1 blood sugar control and Ibs / fodmaps foods? I haven’t found much yet which is maybe a sign it isn’t well researched but thought there must be something out there. Anyone with personal experience related to this please share.