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<blockquote data-quote="Kristin251" data-source="post: 1151183" data-attributes="member: 240838"><p>I am not saying low carb is the ONLY way to go but rather many of us find it much easier to manage our BS and keep good control. The problem I had with carbs is they all come in at different times and we never know when that it. Carbs as you know are the macronutrients that effects our bs the most. If yiu were low carb before then you might choose to continue that. But yiu will also need to reduce insulin and error on the side of caution. I do eat a few carbs at every meal to bridge the gap until protein comes in but it's all above ground veggies. </p><p>I typically eat the same BF everyday, guacamole and celery. I found my bolus that works for that. Then lunch and dinner eat the same size meals and macros at each meal but mix up the veggies protein and fats. I found my bolus for that meal. Eating fairy consistently allowed me to find a bolus that worked to keep me steady without highs and lows so I stick to it. I did log for a while until I figured it out. Foods also can work different at different times of day. I take the same 1/2 unit at all 3 meals but by dinner I am eating 3 times the amount of food with the same dose as BF. I understand loads of people don't want to be so regimented ( nor do I) however in my experience it gives me peace of mind and I don't worry about hypos and spikes. I know where my BS is going to be. Then I can focus on other things in my life other than food and BS. </p><p>carbs if any kind in the morning send me through the roof. I need high fat BF.. BF was the hardest meal to get right but if I didn't get it right I was messed up the rest of the day and couldn't fix it until the next day. I eat no grains starch sugar dairy or fruit. This helps my insulin sensitivity. </p><p>I was somewhat excited to be able to add some carbs back when starting insulin but it turned out to be a disaster for me. We all have our personal BS goals and admittedly mine is on the low side but I do achieve it.. You will find your comfort zone </p><p></p><p>Just to be clear, these were/are my personal experiences and comfort zones. They certainly are not the only way to do it. Many do well on high carb, I just never found how, and many prefer low carb. My DN said 20 carbs per meal and I couldn't even get that right with out a hypo or hyper. As I lowered carbs I lowered insulin accordingly and as I said if you chose lower carbs error on the side of caution with insulin. As a side note, carbs were packing in the pounds and I wasn't interested in that and I just feel better lower carb, more energy, better sleep etc. like you I had been low carb for a long time before insulin simply because I felt better. You will find your comfort zone and it certainly doesn't have to be the same as mine. We all have different goals and comfort zones and none are right or wrong as long as you can get and keep your BS where you want it. </p><p>Logging is a goodidea. Seems tedious but worth it in the end. </p><p>Just right your BS numbers, time of day and foods you are as well as portion sizes as all of it matters.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kristin251, post: 1151183, member: 240838"] I am not saying low carb is the ONLY way to go but rather many of us find it much easier to manage our BS and keep good control. The problem I had with carbs is they all come in at different times and we never know when that it. Carbs as you know are the macronutrients that effects our bs the most. If yiu were low carb before then you might choose to continue that. But yiu will also need to reduce insulin and error on the side of caution. I do eat a few carbs at every meal to bridge the gap until protein comes in but it's all above ground veggies. I typically eat the same BF everyday, guacamole and celery. I found my bolus that works for that. Then lunch and dinner eat the same size meals and macros at each meal but mix up the veggies protein and fats. I found my bolus for that meal. Eating fairy consistently allowed me to find a bolus that worked to keep me steady without highs and lows so I stick to it. I did log for a while until I figured it out. Foods also can work different at different times of day. I take the same 1/2 unit at all 3 meals but by dinner I am eating 3 times the amount of food with the same dose as BF. I understand loads of people don't want to be so regimented ( nor do I) however in my experience it gives me peace of mind and I don't worry about hypos and spikes. I know where my BS is going to be. Then I can focus on other things in my life other than food and BS. carbs if any kind in the morning send me through the roof. I need high fat BF.. BF was the hardest meal to get right but if I didn't get it right I was messed up the rest of the day and couldn't fix it until the next day. I eat no grains starch sugar dairy or fruit. This helps my insulin sensitivity. I was somewhat excited to be able to add some carbs back when starting insulin but it turned out to be a disaster for me. We all have our personal BS goals and admittedly mine is on the low side but I do achieve it.. You will find your comfort zone Just to be clear, these were/are my personal experiences and comfort zones. They certainly are not the only way to do it. Many do well on high carb, I just never found how, and many prefer low carb. My DN said 20 carbs per meal and I couldn't even get that right with out a hypo or hyper. As I lowered carbs I lowered insulin accordingly and as I said if you chose lower carbs error on the side of caution with insulin. As a side note, carbs were packing in the pounds and I wasn't interested in that and I just feel better lower carb, more energy, better sleep etc. like you I had been low carb for a long time before insulin simply because I felt better. You will find your comfort zone and it certainly doesn't have to be the same as mine. We all have different goals and comfort zones and none are right or wrong as long as you can get and keep your BS where you want it. Logging is a goodidea. Seems tedious but worth it in the end. Just right your BS numbers, time of day and foods you are as well as portion sizes as all of it matters. [/QUOTE]
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