Intermittent fasting as type 1

[Zdrinca]

Hey everyone!

This is my first post here, so go easy on me hehe. I was wondering if there any Type 1 Diabetics doing IF.

I've been doing it for about 3 months now and had great fat loss results from it. But since I know no one doing IF (even people without diabetes) it can get hard sometimes, cause I don't have any support. So hence my question.

 

[Picci]

I've just started!!! I know you posted in December and now it's April, but I hoped to also find a type 1 following the 5:2 plan.


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[donnellysdogs]

A friend of mine has done this on quite a long term basis, she isn't diabetic though. She has had good weight loss... 5 stone (she was large) since she has been doing it.

 

[iHs]

This is really worthwhile listening to as it explains insulin's role in promoting weight gain through food eaten and the health problems that arise from excessive weight gain. The 2 day diet is also discussed

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01rl8nq

 

[GlazedDoughnuts]

I'm intermittent fasting at the moment, with a 4 hour window. In the 4 hour window I consume approx 1700kcal.

My blood sugars are excellent...I've definitely lost fat and my energy levels seem to be in tact, to be honest can't fault it.

I much prefer having a nice large feeding window (while attempting to loose weight) rather than multiple small meals which leave me feeling hungry and craving more!

 

[Zdrinca]

Wow so many replies! Haven't been checking on the topic, which I should have haha! How are things going for T1IF'ers? I'm doing it for over one year now and its going great!