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Ian DP
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Definitely worth it. I have been on a very low carb diet for nearly 13 years now (shortly after being diagnosed as T1). I keep my carbs to 25g per day (12 for breakfast and 13 at dinner). At 70, I am now fitter, stronger and healthier now than I was some 20 years ago. No more bleeding gums every time I cleaned my teeth (dentist says I no longer have gum disease which I had before). I have much less (mostly zero) pain in my Hips and knees, enabling me to play tennis once per week, plus golf and swimming. Colds and general illnesses much less than they used to be and are generally mild.
My diet may be low carb, but it is virtually processed food free and natural (the occasional bacon is my main processed food treat)….. and it makes keeping blood sugar levels under control much easier with much less insulin and much less hypo risk…… that’s my take….. very happy.
My diet may be low carb, but it is virtually processed food free and natural (the occasional bacon is my main processed food treat)….. and it makes keeping blood sugar levels under control much easier with much less insulin and much less hypo risk…… that’s my take….. very happy.
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grantg
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i eat between 80-90g approx carbs per day and increasing slightly as ketones run a little higher for me. I'm lucky with honeymoon period t1/lada. Currently don't need insulin with it (apparently) my pancreas is still producing some insulin albeit low (fasting c-peptide). If i eat higher carb amounts takes a lot longer to come back down.
theres been a couple of studies
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10335683/ is one.
my own dsn / endo does not recremmend says incrased risk dka and i've had dka before.
Whatever you decide ensure to speak to your healthcare team. They are suppossed to try support.
do a little research and see if you think its right for you see the following page.
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/low-and-very-low-carbohydrate-diets-in-type-1-diabetes/
theres been a couple of studies
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10335683/ is one.
my own dsn / endo does not recremmend says incrased risk dka and i've had dka before.
Whatever you decide ensure to speak to your healthcare team. They are suppossed to try support.
do a little research and see if you think its right for you see the following page.
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/low-and-very-low-carbohydrate-diets-in-type-1-diabetes/
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Hi @Fat max , are you asking about the Low Carb Program affiliated to this forum? If so I joined when I was diagnosed in 2017 when it was free. It was good to begin with but I rapidly got the hang of low carbing myself. It would be good if you wanted more structured guidance than I did. I haven’t logged in for a long time so don’t know if it has changed. There are meal plans and places to record your progress like HbA1c results, weight etc…. There was if I recall videos and more advice added each week as you progress. Hopefully someone who joined more recently than me will post about how it is now.
Edit to add a link to the Low Carb Program for anyone interested:
www.lowcarbprogram.com
Edit to add a link to the Low Carb Program for anyone interested:
Low Carb Program - Sustainable Weight Loss and Blood Glucose Control
Low Carb Program is a digital solution for obesity, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, NAFLD and PCOS that supports weight loss and blood glucose control.
www.lowcarbprogram.com
Thank you all so much. I was asking about the low carb programme affiliated to this forum. I am going to do research starting with the studies grantg has posted. Very well done
Ian DP. I think 25g cho sounds a bit too low for me. Im concerned I may not have enough fibre or calcium! Thanks again and I’ll be happy and grateful to hear from anyone who has recent experience of the Low Carb Programme. BTW I am 67 yrs, T1 and have been for 62 years. Recently (15 Dec 25) started Omnipod 5 hybrid closed loop system and its stunning how much difference high carbs make x
Ian DP. I think 25g cho sounds a bit too low for me. Im concerned I may not have enough fibre or calcium! Thanks again and I’ll be happy and grateful to hear from anyone who has recent experience of the Low Carb Programme. BTW I am 67 yrs, T1 and have been for 62 years. Recently (15 Dec 25) started Omnipod 5 hybrid closed loop system and its stunning how much difference high carbs make x
grantg
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you'll need to be very if sudden large changes. Some people t1 can go through a 'honeymoon stage' insulin requirements can change a lot. some can go down with requirements for some others may go up. Would strongly recremmend if you've not been given information on dosing for particular quantity of carbs to ask as soon as possible DAFNE course or other simular stuctured educational programme then do changes gradually to see effect has on sugar levels to try prevent possible lows. Took my sugar levels several weeks to stablise. i've attached sample.
tagging @Antje77 who eats low carb who i think may have other useful advice
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Wow, your sugar levels look really good to me! I am nowhere near these levels. I have had DAFNE training before the “onboarding” so I feel I have the knowledge. I think Im maybe too impatient. I was hoping my time in target glucose range would be much improved but that hasn’t happened yet. The Activity mode wasn’t helpful when going for a long walk in the cold weather! Its reassuring to hear your results took several weeks to achieve. Thank you for sharing this with me x
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Ah you’re type 1, if I remember correctly the Low Car Program is very much aimed at Type 2s.
I eat mostly low carb but have never used the low carb program and am on MDI, not a pump. I just ditched most of the bread, rice, spaghetti, potatoes and fruit, and eat more protein, fats, and veggies.
I get meal ideas following this thread where people post what they've eaten. Some very low carb, some moderately low carb: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/what-have-you-eaten-today-low-carb-forum.75781/page-3322
I find dosing for low carb foods much easier than for the occasional high carb treat I have, and the rises and drops are much slower, giving me (mostly) time to act before going out of range.
@Fat max has had diabetes for 62 years, honeymoon doesn't seem relevant here.
Recently (15 Dec 25) i read as that t1 shall i edit the above to remove the honeymoon info part entirely?
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OK. Back on topic.
If I was to say anything if there is a dietary tweak using insulin consult your HCPs.
Then do a basal check to make sure the foundation is as solid as possible..
If the above is not looked at first, bolusing for anything can be like rollerskates on an ice rink?
Like @Antje77 i cut the “usual suspects” including beer…
Headbutting T1 for 5 decades & like to think as a positive the no beer option might have helped me not develop the usual creep up “dad bod..”
If I was to say anything if there is a dietary tweak using insulin consult your HCPs.
Then do a basal check to make sure the foundation is as solid as possible..
If the above is not looked at first, bolusing for anything can be like rollerskates on an ice rink?
Like @Antje77 i cut the “usual suspects” including beer…
Headbutting T1 for 5 decades & like to think as a positive the no beer option might have helped me not develop the usual creep up “dad bod..”
Ah, the beer is the only high carb thing I kept. The trick for me is to adjust my drinking speed to my graph...
Ahh I see what you mean. Thanks again for sharing.
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Ah you’re type , if I remember correctly the Low Car Program is very much aimed at Type s.
, if I remember correctly the Low Car Program is very much aimed at Type s.
Ok, Im glad I know this now. Thank you.
I have a follow up appointment with HCP on 13 Jan to look at how Im managing with the closed loop system. I will discuss low carb eating then. Meanwhile I’ll do some research and consider the low carb diet plan on the forum. Thanks again everyone, this forum is brilliant. Its great to have support from people who have real life experience of managing life with diabetes 
Nicksellick
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That’s a fab, positive response. I’d love to know a few of your regular meals.
I’m 63 and have a pretty healthy diet, but I’m always looking for new ideas.
Having to constantly think about what I can eat can be quite wearing. Thank you.
