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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
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- Diet only
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- Diabetes and it's complications
Hey everyone,
I have an appointment with an NHS dietitian next month, in the quest for a pump (my first appointment under the specialist team). I haven't seen one since first diagnosed, and have struggled with control of my T1D for years. About 18 months ago, after reading an increasing number of posts and articles I decided to try the LCHF lifestyle and it has been incredibly successful. I have briefly slipped a couple of times during these 18 months, into occasionally eating higher carb meals, and when I do this, my BS readings suffer horribly. I am living proof that LCHF works (for me anyway) and I am not prepared to go back to the NHS Eat Well advice.
I have read Think Like a Pancreas and The Diabetes Solution as well as countless online articles, and although I have not done any diabetes education courses, I taught myself to carb count three or four years ago using Bournemouth's Diabetes and Endocronology Centre's online course.
The question I have is, am I going to have a battle on my hands with the dietitian, or are they now a little more clued up on alternative advice regarding fat and carbohydrates?
Thanks!
Pete
I have an appointment with an NHS dietitian next month, in the quest for a pump (my first appointment under the specialist team). I haven't seen one since first diagnosed, and have struggled with control of my T1D for years. About 18 months ago, after reading an increasing number of posts and articles I decided to try the LCHF lifestyle and it has been incredibly successful. I have briefly slipped a couple of times during these 18 months, into occasionally eating higher carb meals, and when I do this, my BS readings suffer horribly. I am living proof that LCHF works (for me anyway) and I am not prepared to go back to the NHS Eat Well advice.
I have read Think Like a Pancreas and The Diabetes Solution as well as countless online articles, and although I have not done any diabetes education courses, I taught myself to carb count three or four years ago using Bournemouth's Diabetes and Endocronology Centre's online course.
The question I have is, am I going to have a battle on my hands with the dietitian, or are they now a little more clued up on alternative advice regarding fat and carbohydrates?
Thanks!
Pete