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Is the LCHF diet suitable for type 1's?

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jane12

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I was reading about the LCHF diet and noted it's type 2 's who follow it. Is it a suitable diet for type 1's; does anyone follow it? Thoughts please.
 
Going to tag @robert72 as he follows this diet, has type 1 diabetes and has excellent bg control.
 
Hi Jane,

Yes I follow it, however don't eat a high content of fat, I do eat healthy fat when I do, so nuts, good quality rapeseed oil and cheese (as that's my chocolate now !).
 
Ok good advice. I prefer olive oil ( heart protection) but I don't suppose that matters. What type of cheese?
 
I've been low-carbing for about 2.5 years and have no problems with it. I had to lower my basal a bit and rework my boluses, but my BGs are much more level (average 5.7 and SD of ±1.5) and my HbA1c is down to 5.5
 
robert72 said:
I've been low-carbing for about 2.5 years and have no problems with it. I had to lower my basal a bit and rework my boluses, but my BGs are much more level (average 5.7 and SD of ±1.5) and my HbA1c is down to 5.5
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I've only been diabetic for18 months, having been diagnosed at 47! My hba1c has been steadily dropping as its tested every 3 month by the hospital. The last time it was 8, my daily bg is averaging at around 7 at the moment, and my cholesterol is just under 5. I don't eat particularly low carb but am interested in reducing my intake. I have read the suggested article and am definitely going to follow it.
 
jane12 said:
I've only been diabetic for18 months, having been diagnosed at 47! My hba1c has been steadily dropping as its tested every 3 month by the hospital. The last time it was 8, my daily bg is averaging at around 7 at the moment, and my cholesterol is just under 5. I don't eat particularly low carb but am interested in reducing my intake. I have read the suggested article and am definitely going to follow it.
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I reduced carbs slowly over several months so was able to adjust insulin along the way.
 
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