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- Type of diabetes
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I'm sure I've seen this before but how on earth do I work out how much insulin to take per grams of protein?
Yes it's as a replacement. Take the insulin at the same time or later?
Hi, I don't allow any insulin for proteins just carbs. I carb count for my meals.I'm sure I've seen this before but how on earth do I work out how much insulin to take per grams of protein?
I have to take insulin for protein now that I am low-carbing. It's best to experiment to find out how much you need to take and when, as we are all different. In my case I count 50% of the protein content as carbs and bolus for that after the meal.I'm sure I've seen this before but how on earth do I work out how much insulin to take per grams of protein?
Trying to start to low carb but finding it difficult in a busy family. When do you take your insulin?I have to take insulin for protein now that I am low-carbing. It's best to experiment to find out how much you need to take and when, as we are all different. In my case I count 50% of the protein content as carbs and bolus for that after the meal.
I would take it at the end of the meal if my BGs were stable, or I might take it before if they were a little high. I inject in my legs to slow down the onset of the NovoRapid a bit.Trying to start to low carb but finding it difficult in a busy family. When do you take your insulin?
I'm on a pump so I might start with a dual wave bolus at your 50% and see how I goI would take it at the end of the meal if my BGs were stable, or I might take it before if they were a little high. I inject in my legs to slow down the onset of the NovoRapid a bit.
Thanks Pneu.If you are low-carbing as a type 1 then its best to ensure that you are either in or out of ketosis as a "moderate" low carb approach may see you fluctuate in and out and that can cause control issues.. i.e. you may or may not covert protein to glucose at fluctuating rates..
Generally once you are into a regime of low-carb in ketosis (say sub 80g / day) then covering protein as others have suggested comes down to a bit of trial and error.. however a good starting point would be to go at around 50% of what you need to cover the equivalent amount of carbs.
If you are on a pump then I would suggest 50% upfront and then 50% over the next hour..
If you are injecting.. then inject once you have finished the meal.. and again I would split into 50% post meal and 50% at +1 hour..
Another valid control strategy that I used pre-pump was to cover meals with a mixtard.. 30/70 mixards are great for covering protein.. 1 injection post meal instead of the two.. but just keep an eye on those +3 / +4 hour levels..
Thanks Totto!
Thanks Pneu.
Yes I'm on a pump, tried the 50% today and then spiked to 9 4 hours later, might try 60% tomorrow and extend the bolus over 2 hours!