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Type 1's on a low-carb diet - HbA1c Poll Question

As a low-carbing Type 1 diabetic was your last HbA1c (in old money) between 6.1% and 6.9%

  • Yes

    Votes: 7 50.0%

  • No

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • It was lower

    Votes: 7 50.0%
  • Total voters
    14

Dillinger

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I thought as a follow up it would be interesting to see what affect a low-carb diet has had on those Type 1's in terms of HbA1c.

So; the question follows - please don't vote if this does not specifically apply to you. I'm particularly interested in low-carbing Type 1's who have got an HbA1c above 6.9%

Type 2's, non-low carbers thank you for your interest but this isn't for you.

This poll is not associated with Xzzzy's poll.

Best

Dillinger
 
I'm not sure if type 1.5 counts for this poll and I've voted-apologies if I shouldn't have voted Dillinger.

Best regards

Paul
 
Hi Dillinger, before I participate, what would you consider low carb ? I am lower than I used to be so probably "reduced carb" if anything. I don't want to spoil you results if I vote.
 
Good question; the recommended daily amount is about 240 grams isn't it? So, if you think of yourself as a low carber and are less than that then please vote. But if a figure is really needed I'd say 150 grams or less a day.

Paul - 1.5 counts! I should have made that clear.

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Dillinger
 
I consume around 30-40 grams per day would this be classed as low carb or extremely low carb ?
 
Thanks Dillinger, I'm less than 240 but not true low carb but I have still voted. Thanks.


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Cblake843 said:
I consume around 30-40 grams per day would this be classed as low carb or extremely low carb ?
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It's low carb as far as this poll is concerned! I say I low-carb and am on about 30 grams a day. I don't really know why people get so into definitions here; it's not a competition. I'm sure that's not what you meant, but if you want to say you are VLC or ELC then that's fine as is LC or anything else!

Best

Dillinger
 
So what about if you eat 150g of carbs some days but 180-200g other days, is it set in stone the 150g of carbs or lower figure or is there some flexibility?

Like Mo I'd probably wouldn't class myself as a low-carber but do eat below the RDA for an adult male.
 

I don't know Noblehead; I think between you me and the NHS we are both low-carbers so I'd be happy if you contributed to the poll, but it's down to you. I don't think it needs to be a rigid thing; if you think of yourself as someone who limits their carbs (certainly in terms of the 240 a day suggested amount) then you are a low carber for the basis of this.

I'm trying to see what we come up with (being motivated diabetics and carb restrictors) versus the National Audits where something like only 25% of Type 1 manage to get HbA1c's below 7.5% and only about 6% below 6.5%.

Best

Dillinger
 

Thanks for the clarification Dillinger. I think by making it clear that anyone who eats below the RDA of carbs are in effect low-carbing will get more people voting in your poll, I'm more than happy to cast my vote.
 
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