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<blockquote data-quote="miss e j" data-source="post: 40765" data-attributes="member: 6166"><p>To return to the original point of this post, I as a T1 think it's a very worthwhile discussion to have here in the T1 Diabetes section, because much of the low carb discussion on the site tends to be between T2s and the issues are different, as are the treatment of them, the training and advice patients are given. Obviously there is some overlap, but honestly without reading about Fergus's success, I would NEVER have considered it an option for me.</p><p></p><p>I cut down my carbs as an experiment a couple of months ago and I am really happy with the results. I typically ate about 150g per day before, and have cut down first to 90g, then to 75 and am now aiming for about 60g. But I'm not totally strict about this. What I have achieved with this and an insulin pump (loving the dual wave bolus!) are BGs between 4 - 7 all day. This was totally unheard of for me on MDI, and even on a pump. I can also have a pre meal BG of 5 and a 1 hour post meal one the same. I was told this wasn't possible by my (lovely) DSN and dietician when I did a carb counting course! I believed them, so didn't try.</p><p></p><p>Carb counting courses like DAFNE etc emphasise "normal" eating - training people in how to eat just an apple or an enormous pizza and bolus for them accordingly. This knowledge was really enlightening, and has helped me cut down on carbs very safely and easily. But the problem with the advice on those courses is that "normal" eating and "normal" BGs don't equate, even with a lot of insulin and a lot of know-how. I felt i was being trained to accept unacceptable control.</p><p></p><p>I have found it easy and enjoyable and having stable BGs for the fist time in 25 years - something I had accepted I would never have - has started to feel like it's changed my life. I'm not evangelical about it - just sharing my experience for those consideriung their options.</p><p></p><p>Sorry to go on... 8) </p><p>Miss E</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="miss e j, post: 40765, member: 6166"] To return to the original point of this post, I as a T1 think it's a very worthwhile discussion to have here in the T1 Diabetes section, because much of the low carb discussion on the site tends to be between T2s and the issues are different, as are the treatment of them, the training and advice patients are given. Obviously there is some overlap, but honestly without reading about Fergus's success, I would NEVER have considered it an option for me. I cut down my carbs as an experiment a couple of months ago and I am really happy with the results. I typically ate about 150g per day before, and have cut down first to 90g, then to 75 and am now aiming for about 60g. But I'm not totally strict about this. What I have achieved with this and an insulin pump (loving the dual wave bolus!) are BGs between 4 - 7 all day. This was totally unheard of for me on MDI, and even on a pump. I can also have a pre meal BG of 5 and a 1 hour post meal one the same. I was told this wasn't possible by my (lovely) DSN and dietician when I did a carb counting course! I believed them, so didn't try. Carb counting courses like DAFNE etc emphasise "normal" eating - training people in how to eat just an apple or an enormous pizza and bolus for them accordingly. This knowledge was really enlightening, and has helped me cut down on carbs very safely and easily. But the problem with the advice on those courses is that "normal" eating and "normal" BGs don't equate, even with a lot of insulin and a lot of know-how. I felt i was being trained to accept unacceptable control. I have found it easy and enjoyable and having stable BGs for the fist time in 25 years - something I had accepted I would never have - has started to feel like it's changed my life. I'm not evangelical about it - just sharing my experience for those consideriung their options. Sorry to go on... 8) Miss E [/QUOTE]
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