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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Diet only
Hello!
I am on VLCD of c. 800kcal from natural food (unfortunately I cannot tolerate shakes).
What supplements do we need to take?
From what I researched, we need:
1) at least 0.8g/kg protein c. 90 for my 110kg weight - I am currently at 40-50g per day for 110kg weight, is that ok?
2) around 20g fibre - any recommendation how to achieve this?
3) electrolytes - how many and which?
4) a multivitamin - is Centrum Advance once daily enough? or do we need a "bariatric" multivit?
5) potassium - how much?
6) minerals: iron, calcium, copper, iodine, magnesium - do we need 100% of NRV of these as Centrum only has 20-40% of NRV?
Also:
1) what blood tests etc should I ask my GP to do while on VLCD?
2) what symptoms should I monitor myself for, so that I identify early if there is any issue?
I am trying to arrange some consultation with a dietitian who says has experience in VLCD (I doubt my GP knows about it) but I am also looking to gather your wisdom/knowledge/experience of you who have done VLCD.
Thanks!
I am on VLCD of c. 800kcal from natural food (unfortunately I cannot tolerate shakes).
What supplements do we need to take?
From what I researched, we need:
1) at least 0.8g/kg protein c. 90 for my 110kg weight - I am currently at 40-50g per day for 110kg weight, is that ok?
2) around 20g fibre - any recommendation how to achieve this?
3) electrolytes - how many and which?
4) a multivitamin - is Centrum Advance once daily enough? or do we need a "bariatric" multivit?
5) potassium - how much?
6) minerals: iron, calcium, copper, iodine, magnesium - do we need 100% of NRV of these as Centrum only has 20-40% of NRV?
Also:
1) what blood tests etc should I ask my GP to do while on VLCD?
2) what symptoms should I monitor myself for, so that I identify early if there is any issue?
I am trying to arrange some consultation with a dietitian who says has experience in VLCD (I doubt my GP knows about it) but I am also looking to gather your wisdom/knowledge/experience of you who have done VLCD.
Thanks!