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Shakes - the drinks not the symptom

Diabeticger

Diabeticger

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Location
Ireland
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Dislikes
Bread, Potatoes, anything Carby
whats the verdict on these, can we drink them, are they good for us and if so
what ones ?
 
Milk shakes? Diet shakes? Protein shakes? What do you want them for?
 
Diakat said:
Milk shakes? Diet shakes? Protein shakes? What do you want them for?
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Guess i should have stated !! , any hakes really, but i suppose protein would be more suitable, as a mid morning/ afternoon snack
 
Hi @Diabeticger As long as you're bolusing the correct amount of insulin for the carb content then should be fine.
 
Diabeticger said:
Guess i should have stated !! , any hakes really, but i suppose protein would be more suitable, as a mid morning/ afternoon snack
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Just a note in case you’re not aware. Protein alone although containing minimal to no carbs can still cause a rise in blood sugar.
It’s a process called gluconeogenesis, might be worth checking out if you haven’t already.
Apologies if you know this already.:)
 
therower said:
Just a note in case you’re not aware. Protein alone although containing minimal to no carbs can still cause a rise in blood sugar.
It’s a process called gluconeogenesis, might be worth checking out if you haven’t already.
Apologies if you know this already.:)
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Cheers, dud not know this only diagnosed a week and still trying to find my feet , thanks for info
 
Diabeticger said:
Cheers, dud not know this only diagnosed a week and still trying to find my feet , thanks for info
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Good luck with adapting. With respect to gymwork, Phil Graham has a lot of useful information that might help you.

If you're doing strength training (presumably that's why you're taking protein...) - you will probably find that your BG levels will rise quite a bit. I find mine rise a lot, then crash quite suddenly an hour or two after the gym (or high intensity excercise). Excercise can be tricky, so I'd advise keeping plenty of logs and testing regularly. Everyones body reacts differently to different stresses.

In terms of protein shakes, there are no problems. Just inject accordingly, as people have already mentioned. Read the back of the container and weigh your scoops if you can. I go for low sugar shakes were possible even if they don't taste too great.
 
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