Pizza Eaters, A Question ??

[Chuck]

Just curious what others do:

We all, from time to time, eat Pizza. It is my beleif that anyone that denies this, is not being truthful with themselves.

Here goes:

When I eat a "single" slice of pizza, I need to cover it with a "dual" bolus (yes, I use a pump). I use 2.5 units NOW, and 2.5 units over 1.5 hours.

I am curious what others do. If anyone is interested, this tends to work with almost anybodies slices, and it is not brand specific.

I realize some folks need to cover different companies pizza slices in different ways,

Please, be truthful here.

[HeatherP]

Mmmmmm.....pizza.........

Actually, I'm on MDI, but I find 5 u/H covers me. I usually have to double bolus for mexican food though - usually 8 units b4 dinner and about 5-6 units 2 hrs later.

Nice to meecha by the way,
HeatherP

[Chuck]

Thanks HeatherP,

This is useful. I appreciate the reply & the welcome

[HeatherP]

No problem-o. Hope to see you around often!

[kcwinter]

Man Pizza..........its been so long. I'm a type two so I'm alittle bit different. I do more walking. Plus I usually only eat 2 slices.


All most forgot. Welcome to the board

[notme]

I am not a big pizza fan Chuck, but I do eat pizza from time to time. I find that I use a dual wave bolus also. I take 2/3 of my bolus up front and the rest over approximately 2/5 hours. I usually have to take about 8-10 units for two pieces of pizza. (depending on the size of the slice)

Nancy

[rzrbks]

Using the book I nicked from my CDE, I bolus at 1 unit per 1 slice from an 8 inch pizza and guesstimate based on size of each slice if the pizza is bigger than 8 inches across.






8 inch pizza: 1 slice = 15 carbs

[Chuck]

Thanks guys and girls,

I appreciate the replies, all of them are great.

To rzrbks, could you share the Name, Author and Title of the evidently useful book either privately, or to all of us.

This seems like something I would like to add to my book shelf, or at least take a look at, carbs being so difficult to calculate sometimes, when dealing with combination foods (lasagna, pizza, chinese).

And again ... thanks to everyone.

[Belinda]

I dual bolus with pizza too. I take half of the bolus and spread the rest out over 11/2 hours. It really depends on how much I eat. Also have to do the same with pasta and potatoes. With the pasta I only can take about 1/4 of the bolus and then dual the rest over a longer period of time. It is all a guessing game until you figure out what works for you.

[rzrbks]

To rzrbks, could you share the Name, Author and Title of the evidently useful book either privately, or to all of us.

Yeah, after I get home and get book I'll post all info from book.

[Andrea]

I dual bolus for pizza as well. I also dual bolus for pretty much anything that is corn-based (popcorn, tacos, nachos...). Usually i do 50-50 or 60-40 and the extended part over one to two hours. Recently i have been learning how to deal with french fries too. If the fries are the only carb in my meal, i don't even do a dual, but just an extended - usually over 45 mintues or an hour. Amount of the bolus, of course, depends on how much i eat (1unit per 18 g of carb).

Andrea

[SunniD]

I use 1 unit insulin for 10 grams of carb and for a pizza (which I rarely eat ) I would also dual wave 50:50. I have found new pizzas like chicken ones that I prefer now.<smile>

Welcome Chuck to the forum also.

SunniD

[5xxxxx]

Will I love pizza and I found that if you can alway's order thin crust or no crust if they let you. Now if they dont do any of that order thin and take the toppings off. But I do love pizza!!!!!:D :D

[Chuck]

Originally posted by 5xxxxx
no crust if they let you. and take the toppings off. But I do love pizza!!!!!:D :D

I know the feeling, BUT, "no crust" .....

Thought the crust was the part that the sauce and cheese were held together by, oops .....

Cheese pizza is good, combo pizza is better, but, pizza IS pizza, yum :)

Chuck

a pizza lover (may be TOO strong)

[5xxxxx]

Ya Chuck when it comes to pizza I love pizza so you may get by with one or two pieces of pizza but try one that is thin crust or no crust it's not bad.

[Andrea]

What on earth is a no crust pizza???? How can you call it a pizza if it has no crust? It is just a bowl full of tomato sauce with veggies, perhaps some meat and gloups of cheese!

confused....

Andrea

[5xxxxx]

Well Andrea you are right, With out the crust it is a mess but you can do it. And what is pizza without the crust! I just love pizza so do it thin crust.

[rzrbks]

Andrea

What on earth is a no crust pizza????


Pizza Soup?:smartass: :whistling

[vgray77]

Here is my recipe for Low carb pizza

1 8in. La Tortilla Factory* garlic and herb tortilla
2 Tbs. Pizza sauce
2 Oz. Part skim milk mozzarella
4 Oz. Sliced onion
2 Oz. Sliced mushroom
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place tortilla on non-stick cookie sheet or spray with non-stick spray. Spread pizza sauce over tortilla and top with other ingredients. Put on top rack for 10 minutes.

191 cal
8.3g fat
4.1g sat. fat
21g carb
10g fiber
11g effective carb
15.1g protein
226mg. Calcium

You can substitute most any vegetable topping without a significant increase in carbs.
* La Tortilla Factory 8", 50 cal, 2g fat, 0g sat fat, 11g carb, 8g fiber, 3g effective carb

[Deager]

Chuck,

I snagged a book (booklet really) from our endo's office and it might be the same book referred to before. It is called 'Tips For Healthier Eating-Fast Food Guide" and it is put out by Bectin-Dickson. It is really great.....it has most of the popular restaurants in it and their most popular foods with all the nutrition facts about them. Next time I go I'm going to ask for another one to keep in my car!

Diane

[Lorna]

Im not on a pump, but usually 8units of humalog per quarter pizza.