Eating and the pump

[Lynne1]

Do you all eat whatever you want on the pump or still try to follow a limited carb diet? For those who eat whatever they want, are you satisfied with your A1C levels?

[spike]

Do you all eat whatever you want on the pump or still try to follow a limited carb diet? For those who eat whatever they want, are you satisfied with your A1C levels?

Well, being a T1 on a pump certainly allows for more flexibility, but I always feel guilty when I'm eating fries or a Lindt bar! <g>. Eating "simple" carbs is easier to control with a bolus than a high fat meal, but even that can be controlled somewhat by an extended bolus. My bg's remain much more stable when I refrain from eating "bad" stuff and I'm less likely to get hypo from large boluses intended to prevent high bg's from overindulgence.

Watch out for weight gain when pumping due to the extra flexibility is affords in eating.

[kgm0612]

As Spike mentioned, being on a pump allows for more flexibility. I started pumping in December, and I did "indulge" over the Christmas holiday. I try to limit my carb intake to under 100 grams per day.

Karen

[notme]

Karen doesn't count the wine though. hehehehehe Sorry KGM

You can eat more normally on the pump, but you have to still bolus for what you eat. Like anyone, the more you eat, the more you gain. Add the fat producing hormone (insulin) and you will gain weight quick if you indulge daily.

[Cinnabon]

Watch out for weight gain when pumping due to the extra flexibility is affords in eating.


The pump does have this advantage. As long as you cover whatever you eat, it works out well. But Spike is VERY right about this. So many diabetics find they do gain weight easily due to the fact they are eating more and they need more insulin. One of the bad sides of insulin:tongue:

[duck]

I eat what I want, but within limits. It seems that once we are freed of our diabetic bonds, we seem to want to go nuts and eat donuts and cake and french fries, etc. But I keep in mind that even "normal" people have to eat healthy and "watch what they eat", so if I "eat bad" I do so in some moderation.

My last A1c is in my sig...

[camjen1]

I for one eat what I want but I don't over do it. If I want a potato I have one if I want some pasta I have it. I don't see nothing wrong with eating one whole baked potato. A person shouldn't have to cut a potato in half then cut the half into half only to have a spoonful left. You only live life once and if I only stick to hard, tasteless broccolli and a hamburger without a bun I will go nuts.

[TvBabe]

Occasionally I will allow myself a treat and bolus for it. However I'd have to say that 95% of the time I am still very careful about my diet.

I tell you one thing tho.......Christmas was sure a ALOT easier this year on the pump than the previous year on oral meds!

[jeggeman31]

Do you all eat whatever you want on the pump or still try to follow a limited carb diet? For those who eat whatever they want, are you satisfied with your A1C levels?

Yes I eat what I want, when I want it and my A1C are below. So if I want a donut and OJ for breakfast I have it. If I want pizza for dinner then I eat it. I don't over eat, but I eat what I want. I did this when I was on DMI, however it was just a little harder to control The pump to me is a pancreas with buttons.

[spike]

Yes I eat what I want, when I want it and my A1C are below. So if I want a donut and OJ for breakfast I have it. If I want pizza for dinner then I eat it. I don't over eat, but I eat what I want. I did this when I was on DMI, however it was just a little harder to control The pump to me is a pancreas with buttons.


DMI? Device Mode Indicator?

oh, you probably meant MDI...

:)

[jeggeman31]

:T DMI? Device Mode Indicator?

oh, you probably meant MDI...

:)


Lmao... You say MDI I say DMI.... Or something like that


Guess I should hold off posting until after my kids are all in bed

[nantomsuethom]

Thomas pretty much eats what he wants when he wants and sometimes even more. He is a growing boy. We don't keep "junk" food in the house anymore (well once the football party junk is gone:lollypop: ).
As a parent I love the flexability! I don't have to cook on a schedual anymore or even not cook at all if I am not up to it, we can go out to eat without worrying too much.

[someone]

I eat whatever I want, with SOME meals ranging from 200-250 carbs and have had excellent A1Cs.

[Lynne1]

Wow! That is so interesting. A1C's in the low 5s with flexible eating. Nice!

I have resolved to improve my eating habits to manage my diabetes and high triglycerides. However, I don't want to go on a low carb diet or completely deny myself...just want to eat healthier. It's good to hear I can do that and still have good diabetes management.

[spike]

:T


Lmao... You say MDI I say DMI.... Or something like that


Guess I should hold off posting until after my kids are all in bed


I don't have that excuse for my typos, so I blame them all on low blood sugar. :)

[Cyborg]

I'm a type 1 diabetic new to the forum. I'm been on MDI for awhile now and have fair control with a low carb diet (last a1c was 6.9). I am moving to the Animas 1250 next week. Needless to say, I am very excited, nervous and anxious. Controlling the blood sugars on MDI has been easier with a low carb diet, but unfortunately meant higher fats (and proteins). I think the higher fat intake has made weight loss harder and has contributed to my higher cholesterol levels and elevated blood pressure.

I am hoping that my moving to a pump will allow me to move to a more normal diet that is higher in carbs and lower in fats, thus reducing calories and cholesterol levels. It is nice to read that some pumpers have been successful achieving low a1c values with higher carb diets on the pump. I'm very curious about other's experiences with weight loss and avoiding ketoacidosis while on the pump.

Sorry if this is the wrong thread or forum. Didn't notice a new pumpers thread and eating on the pump and carb intake is of utmost interest to me.

Thanks,
Michael