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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Pump
You're misunderstanding my point, carbs are the issue because they produce a high fast spike which I can't control, whereas the rise from protein is slower, more predictable and much easier to control.
I was told Novorapid was one of the fastest if there is another that's faster I will definitely look into it
Yes, carbs generally produce a faster spike than protein, but a delayed spike is still a spike. I'm not misunderstanding your point. I understand only too well. When I was diagnosed, like all Type 1s I went through a number of stages of anger, upset and trying to understand. I too thought not eating carbs would work great. But it's just substituting one plaster - to use your analogy - for another by eating protein. You will still need that plaster.
I promise you that correct carb counting and correct insulin type properly used will not produce spikes like you've described if you choose appropriate carbs at the right amount as part of proper meals.That's not a critisism in any way. It's a huge amount of information to get your head round.
Knowledge and experiencd are everything with Type 1. That holds true whatever level of carbs a person eats.
The best thing to do is to choose a rough daily carb amount, with the help of a dietician and paed, because your daughter is so young, and gradually build up a portfolio of meals that work and for which you know how much insulin your daughter needs and when.