diabetes and slim fast

[Gina]

I have a question ....is it ok for a type 1 diabetic to go on the slim fast meal to lose some weight?:confused:

[hera]

slimfast has a lot of carbs in it. that is what i go by.
you suppose to replace it for a meal. it seems that a low carb meal would be better than slimfast.

[Gina]

slim fast only has 40 carbs...in a regular meal i eat maybe 45 or more....maybe slim fast can control my blood sugars at least for one meal

[Tony]

You still have to bolus for the slim fast.

[Gina]

i know...i just was curious if anyone uses it

[hera]

if you are tying to loose weight thenyou should not have more than that for the whole day. if i was llimiting my carbs for the day than i would want something better than a slimfast to eat.

[Gina]

thats the thing ....i think i eat less carbs than slim fast...and its food that tastes good!!!!!