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<blockquote data-quote="Kristin251" data-source="post: 1176623" data-attributes="member: 240838"><p>Your starvation is most likely from fluctuating bs. Highs and lows both. Many of us find we can control our bs better on a low carb diet and use mostly above ground veggies for those. Some of us also eat moderate amounts for protein and not excess or that can also turn to bs. We also eat higher fat, enough to satisfy. The fat will help slow the spikes and keep them a tad lower. Many of us do t eat any grains, breads, cereals etc or starchy veggies. </p><p>You can eat eggs in any form for breakfast. I eat guacamole with celery for BF and I can take very small amounts of insulin. Avocado is a great food for steadying bs. Lunch and dinner can be some protein on a salad or lettuce wrap with some additional fat such as mayo or more avocado. Dinner same and / or some additional veggies. </p><p>If you decide to give up more carbs be careful with insulin as you will most likely need lots less. Error on the side of caution </p><p></p><p>In my personal experience I could never keep bs steady eating carbs. I would have lots of highs and lows and as I cut back on carbs I was much steadier and used much less insulin. I think it's much easier for people on pumps as they can spread their insulin out slowly. The tricky part is getting your insulin there at the same time as your food. Each macronutrient digests at different times hence the lows and highs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kristin251, post: 1176623, member: 240838"] Your starvation is most likely from fluctuating bs. Highs and lows both. Many of us find we can control our bs better on a low carb diet and use mostly above ground veggies for those. Some of us also eat moderate amounts for protein and not excess or that can also turn to bs. We also eat higher fat, enough to satisfy. The fat will help slow the spikes and keep them a tad lower. Many of us do t eat any grains, breads, cereals etc or starchy veggies. You can eat eggs in any form for breakfast. I eat guacamole with celery for BF and I can take very small amounts of insulin. Avocado is a great food for steadying bs. Lunch and dinner can be some protein on a salad or lettuce wrap with some additional fat such as mayo or more avocado. Dinner same and / or some additional veggies. If you decide to give up more carbs be careful with insulin as you will most likely need lots less. Error on the side of caution In my personal experience I could never keep bs steady eating carbs. I would have lots of highs and lows and as I cut back on carbs I was much steadier and used much less insulin. I think it's much easier for people on pumps as they can spread their insulin out slowly. The tricky part is getting your insulin there at the same time as your food. Each macronutrient digests at different times hence the lows and highs. [/QUOTE]
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