Just finished the DAFNE course last week they taught us counting carbs.... Only take insulin for the carbs u eat... Zero carbs I think is really bad
I usually take 45 units of novorapid at breakfast, but I’m changing to a zero carb breakfast, should I drop that dose altogether
If you aren't carb counting, and it doesn't sound like you are if you are on a fixed dose of insulin and you don't understand how to adjust it to take account of carbs eaten, then you should ask whoever prescribed your 45 unit breakfast novorapid dose for advice on how to manage your insulin before making radical diet changes.
Not really true. You can get energy, ATP, from fats and proteins, just in a slightly different way.U need carbs for energy. Speak with ur diabetic doc.
No you don't. Fat is th prefered fuel.U need carbs for energy. Speak with ur diabetic doc.
Sorry but there are no essential dietary carbohydrates..none whatsoever.U need carbs for energy. Speak with ur diabetic doc.
Hi Donna, may I ask if you were told that as a fact on your course? It is a bit worrying if thats what they are teaching.U need carbs for energy. Speak with ur diabetic doc.
Dr Bernstein one of the first proponents of low carb for diabetics says in his book that he still eats carbs as n the future medical science may discover some new essential nutrient only available in carbs.. you just never knowSorry but there are no essential dietary carbohydrates..none whatsoever.
Actually humans can live with little or no carbohydrate. Protein is essential and fat can be used as an energy source. The myth of needing carbs for energy has done a lot to fuel the obesity and Type 2 diabetic epidemic as people are consuming large quantities of processed carbohydrate.U need carbs for energy. Speak with ur diabetic doc.
I suggest you reduce your carbs slowly over a period of time with help of your diabetes medical team.. 45 units if novorapid seems like a lot..? Are u on a pump..?
Slowly over a long period - reducing carbs and insulin to match is much safer easier and sustainable.
http://www.artandscienceoflowcarb.com
http://www.diabetes-book.com
https://www.exactmeals.com
But his IS a minimalist approach. B L D - 6g 12g 12g as I recall.Dr Bernstein one of the first proponents of low carb for diabetics says in his book that he still eats carbs as n the future medical science may discover some new essential nutrient only available in carbs.. you just never know
Not sure if T1 and T2 are the same in that regardNot really true. You can get energy, ATP, from fats and proteins, just in a slightly different way.
U need carbs for energy. Speak with ur diabetic doc.