Type 1 Diabetics...

[optimumhealth]

Hello Warriors, I am new to the lifestyle, as I have only had the book for a week.  I am 34 years old, male, and a Type 1 Diabetic.  I was wondering if there were any other diabetics on the program and how the WD has worked for them.  Thanks in advanced for any replies.

[optimumhealth]

I realize this is a sort of repeat post to ryan1972's post, but if a Type 1 diabetic could give one of those "a day in the life of" type replies, it may help me and other newbies out, and give us a path that is proven.

[peter]

I would of think that a very strict low-carb diet would be best for someone with type-1 diabetes. Afterall, little carbs= nil spikes in blood sugar= little need for insulin.

[Tauwin]

I'm Type 1 -female- I just had a appt with my endo and he was very pleased with my lab work- my A1C is 5.9-  I think my blood pressure was lower too but I don't remember the numbers- sorry- OH and I'VE DROPPED 10 LBS- sorry to yell but ...y'know.  I will admit to testing a lot and sometimes having to eat a little during the day to pull up from becoming low but that's the way it is in our world-right? I feel good and I feel tuff inside (secret weapon heehee) I have switched (almost) to buying everything organic and eat mostly vegetables and free range chicken & eggs.  There are some things I haven't completely kicked- diet cokes for one- I'm not sure how I'll be able to knock those nasty things out of my life completely but its a process- good luck you and make sure to post to let us know how things are going!   

[optimumhealth]

I do not get lows, as I control with insulin injections.  Are you on glyburide or perhaps a pump that is making you go low?  Because I think I could go all day and never go low unless my glycogen stores from my muscles and liver ran out.  I had my A1C done a couple weeks ago....get results on Monday...I hate the after Christmas ones.  I was at 6.5 last time...not very good, I have had them in the mid 4's before and was not pleased with the 6.5 for sure.  Best of health to ya.

[Tauwin]

 4 A1C is crazy good- my best was 5.5  I'm injecting humalog during the day and lantus once at night.  The lows are from injecting more humalog than I need, as you know, it can be tricky with the body having a more sensitive reaction towards it.  Are you keeping your meals low carb -always ? i'm just eating proteins/fats and salad type vegetables mostly -that is my main goal but I don't always .. good luck with your lab results tomorrow! 

[optimumhealth]

Thanks, I too use Humalog for meals....only once a day now..whoohoo.  But I use Humulin N in the morning and at night for the 24 hour maintenance dose, to keep up with the liver pumping out that sugar.  I am hoping this Warrior lifestyle will help keep the numbers low, but I won't know untill six months from now when the A1C gets done again because I haven't been WD'ing long enough for it to be on my last test.  Take care....

[peter]

If one avoids carbs, one has no need for insulin.

[optimumhealth]

I do not think one could ever completely remove carbs from ones diet and survive.  The human body cannot survive on protein and fats by themselves.  Carbohydrates can be limited, and thus reduce the need for the insulin, but can never really be fully removed from your diet.

[peter]

Of course carbs can be completely removed from one's diet. Have you heard of the Inuit, the rocky mountain men, or the American plain indians? These peoples, among others, lived on virtually nothing but fat and protein. The body is designed to live in this state. People today continue to live on a diet devoid carbs. Have you ever heard of an "essential" carb? Let me answer that for you...No, you have not. Have you heard of essential fatty acids and amino acids? I'll let you answer that for yourself.

[ChenZhen]

peter, i also think that we consume way too much carbs in the form of bread, rice pasta,... (allthough i love rice *gg*)  nowadays but what do you think of getting carbs from fruits?

best wishes 

[peter]

While i fully believe that humans are meant to adhere to a diet high in fat and very low in carbs, it is a difficult diet for most to stick to for a reasonable length of time, namely because of the prevalence of carb-containing foods and drinks. With this in mind, when it comes to carbs, the thing to remember is that people differ, in that some people are more tolerant to carbs than others due to a number of factors, including geogrpahical location, exercise behaviour, childhood and adolescent dietary habits, and so forth. For those unable to tolerate carbs well, then it is best to avoid carbs, even fruit, though low-glycaemic ones like berries and some melon may be okay. Non-starchy veg would also be okay. Other people, like some guys i know, can seemingly eat any carbs they like and in any quantity and remain in perfect health. To find out how well you tolerate carbs, get some blood sugar work done. That way you won't have to wonder if the carbs you eat are affecting you adversely.

[ChenZhen]

thx for your answer peter!

 

[peter]

My pleasure. Good health to you, my friend.

[ChenZhen]

thx bro, to you too