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05-05-2008, 09:18 PM
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| | | Who has had a milkshake since dx?
I dont mean the wendys jr one either, who has had a normal milkshake? I am dying to have a milkshake but have no idea what do bolus. I have a bad feeling it would be like 100 carbs. Who has had one? What did you do?
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05-05-2008, 10:37 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kent, WA USA
Posts: 2,561
| | | I've had lots in the last 18 years.
I know that at Dairy Queen I had a medium chocolate malt that was something like 180 carbs. Since you're on a pump, I'll let you know what I did...
I used my regular ratio for that time of the day, which was like 1:12 at the time (now it's like 1:28 since starting to lose weight). I set the bolus amount and did a dual wave for 25% up front and the rest over 2.5 hours. I drink them slowly, if you don't then maybe only 1.5 hours...?
I do the same for regular milkshakes. They're less carbs without the malt in them... |
05-05-2008, 11:18 PM
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| | | Yep, I do an extended bolus for a crapload of carbs. |
05-05-2008, 11:32 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Crestline, CA.
Posts: 174
| | | ME! I am known to have at least TWO milkshakes a month! Treat yourself, conservatively, bolus, ENJOY!
Determine your insulin to carb ratio, determine the number of carbs, there are MANY excellent sources available on the net and in printed books containing carb info per food type, bolus accordingly.
Remember, as a diabetic, with proper information and medication in concert, there is NOTHING you cant eat unless you have an allergy to it. Eat smart, treat yourself to fun foods in moderation and you can enjoy the best in foods that life has to offer. Be not dismayed, homework! Homework! Homework! FEAST!
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05-05-2008, 11:34 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Crestline, CA.
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Originally Posted by Keezheekoni  I've had lots in the last 18 years.
I know that at Dairy Queen I had a medium chocolate malt that was something like 180 carbs. Since you're on a pump, I'll let you know what I did...
I used my regular ratio for that time of the day, which was like 1:12 at the time (now it's like 1:28 since starting to lose weight). I set the bolus amount and did a dual wave for 25% up front and the rest over 2.5 hours. I drink them slowly, if you don't then maybe only 1.5 hours...?
I do the same for regular milkshakes. They're less carbs without the malt in them... | True that there are LESS carbs w/o the malt, BUT, the malt is soooo Mmmmm Mmmmmmmmm GOOD! 
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In the immortal words of Socrates - "I drank what???"
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05-05-2008, 11:58 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mt. Dandenong, Victoria, Australia
Posts: 428
| | i have never had so much as a sip of a milkshake since my Dad had me try a sip when i was about 5 years old (1960).
i must have been such a disappointment to him - but i got the "anti-milk" gene from my Mother.
so, not being able to have a milkshake after diagnosis is no biggie! 
-- Joel.
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05-06-2008, 01:31 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland
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| | | I haven't had one, but have had a small sip of an Oreo Milkshake, which was lovely. Had a mad craving yesterday for Hagen Daas Cookies & Cream ice cream, but managed to resist.
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Metformin 500mg twice daily
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05-06-2008, 04:07 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth UK
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| | | just bolus for the carbs as normal, it's like 5g carbs per 100ml i think for semi skimmed...
Ask the resturant or whatever to check the carton for you and tell you how many carbs per measure and then how much is in the cup.
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05-06-2008, 10:52 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2007
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| | | If you have a Steak n Shake near you (or similar restaurant) ask for a "child's" size milkshake...order inside and you'll get a nifty glass (not paper or styrofoam...yucky with milkshakes) and it's a much smaller portion.
Plus, they really blend the shakes...not just dispensed.
I've just "heard" this, of course!
But yes, just bolus for the carbs. Most restaurant have this info readily available for you. |
05-06-2008, 01:16 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern USA
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| | | I make them at home...measure the milk, measure the ice cream, measure the chocolate syrup, add up the carbs, shoot up and let her rip...bg handles it better if I have if after a regular meal, though.
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05-06-2008, 01:44 PM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Clearwater
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| | | no I am sorry but have not any sugar in my diet in years and am really not sorry for it either . I dont touch sugar anything anymore . |
05-06-2008, 02:21 PM
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| | | 180 carbs! I would have to take 100 units if novolog!!!
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05-06-2008, 02:36 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: California
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| | | I've been having them whenever I wanted for years. Usually I have a half or a fourth of someone's. When I was younger, I would have a whole one for dinner on a hot day. Mmmm-mmm.
I make them myself for my family in the summertime. They eat what I eat. No sugar ice cream, skim milk, splenda & vanilla. Malt if I had it--all in the blender. |
05-06-2008, 04:52 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern California
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| | | I don't have milkshakes often, but have had them since diagnosis. Milk and ice cream in general drive my blood sugar up fast and hard. I figure about 15 carbs a cup (like ice cream) and usually that works for me. I do a dual wave and give a very small portion of the extended bolus over two hours.
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05-06-2008, 05:38 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Livonia, MI
Posts: 518
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Originally Posted by Phonelady61 no I am sorry but have not any sugar in my diet in years and am really not sorry for it either . I dont touch sugar anything anymore . | So no fruits, crackers, chips, etc..? It all ends up sugar.
As for milkshakes, the only ones I don't think twice about passing up are the Shamrock Shakes at McDonalds in March... They will mix it with chocolate if you ask em too, soooooooo good!!! But wayyyyy high on the carbs!
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