Under 20g of carbs a day????

psignathus said:

Surely that assumes you replace carbs with protein...I've always eaten around a 100g protein even before diabetes. I've replaced the carbs with healthy fats.

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GrantGam said:

No, there is no substitution of protein for the lack of carbs.

I don't seem to require any bolus insulin for protein providing that I am eating my usual amount of carbohydrates. As soon as I cut out the carbs (<30g or so per day) - I require a bolus for any protein eaten, at about half of that if it were a carbohydrate.

I think the reasoning for the above is some phenomenon called gluconeogenesis?

Long story short, considering I need to inject insulin regardless whether on a moderate carb diet or low carb diet - I'd chose the moderate diet to give me more choice. I'd consider LCHF at a level such as <20g per day if it meant no bolus injections, but unfortunately it doesn't so I'll stick to my tatties and pasta

I think my input to this thread is more or less void as I'm not diet and exercise controlled T2 so my points aren't entirely applicable.

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Kristin251 said:

I do bolus for protein but have much better and stable bs than when I eat carbs. And I don't get hungry, achy, tired,etc. double bonus. And I need FAR less insulin so fears of hypos are minimal.

Those all sound amazing, especially the Moroccan lamb! Care to share the recipe? I know how to cook so probably just need the ingredients.
I've heard steamed cabbage is a great substitute for lasagna layers. Never tried it.
I batch cook too. Makes things so much easier. Tons of variety of proteins and veggies on hand at all times

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