Oldvatr
Expert
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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
I don't actually weigh my protein since I am not on insulin. I go by portion control. So if I have a meal that spikes me, and I suspect its due to protein i.e. spike is at 4hrs PP then I make a note in my meal chart to try again with reduced portion, and if this repeat has no spike then I mark this too, so I know next time how to play things. So my main example is ham salad where twice I had spikes on 4 slices, but repeat with only 2 slices has had no spike, so I now know not to exceed 2 slices. I have found 1 small mackerel from one supplier is fine, but once had 1.5 portion which bumped me so now I limit myself to 1 helping. Mackerel in a tin I found half a tin was ok, a complete tin was over my limit, Trial and error for me and it works.The rosedale diet is based on leptin. You may find it very interesting. I sure did.
Can I ask how many grams of protein you eat in a day?
Rosedale also talks about the mTOR pathway. He advises .6-.75 g per kg of LEAN body mass. Puts me between 30-37 and that's what my bs likes too. I am no longer losing weight but status quo
But some proteins are fine. medium tin of pilchards or sild, and I hypo an hour later with no 4hr pp spike at all. 4 babybels in a sitting not detectable. Large portion of LC beef lasagne is ok with either mince or Quorn. Large pizza serving on almond base with mozzarella, soft cheese and loads of salami or pepperoni is fine