Anna Mary 1 Report post Posted October 6, 2015 I am a type 1 diabetes patient. Thanks to the experts at needstreet, my sugar levels are always controlled. I would like to know whether i can go on a keto diet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoraWI 4,809 Report post Posted October 6, 2015 Why shouldn't you be able to? It will definitely help with control and, if you need to, with weight loss. After all, the fewer carbs you consume, the less insulin you use; the less insulin you use, the less fat is stored in the body. Just test a lot to make sure you are within your goal numbers and not going too low nor high. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwags 9,219 Report post Posted October 6, 2015 Just google Ketogenic Diets and you should find lots of sites. Just make sure you adjust your insulin as you drop carbs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kayell 477 Report post Posted October 24, 2015 Check out 'Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution' or 'The Diabetes Diet, Dr. Bernstein’s Low-Carbohydrate Solution'. Although he doesn't call it a keto diet, it effectively is at only 30 g of carbs per day and controlled protein. Dr. Bernstein is a type 1 in his mid 80's - one of, if not the longest lived type 1's in the world. It's working for him for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MariaGordon 13 Report post Posted October 12, 2016 Diabetes diet arranging begins with eating a very much adjusted eating regimen that incorporates sugars, protein, and fat. Carbs transform into glucose in the body. The body needs carbs for vitality. Eating an excessive number of carbs can raise blood glucose levels excessively, however it is imperative not remove these sustenances. Eating excessively few carbs may make your blood glucose go too low. Eating a direct measure of carbs at every dinner, with an adjusted admission of protein and fat, will help your blood glucose stay in a sound range. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bar&In 1,065 Report post Posted October 13, 2016 Yes you can go on Keto as a T1 but just make sure you want to stick with it and don't keep bouncing in and out of ketosis. I felt great on Keto after a four day period of feeling like complete death (just a heads up, shortness of breath, tiredness, etc. but will pass) but couldn't limit myself in carb intake due to working shifts and being up a lot. I kept bouncing in and out and felt awful but once through Keto Flu and remaining in ketosis, I felt best I ever felt. Best of Luck. Hope you like almonds, walnuts and avocados to name a few key foods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoraWI 4,809 Report post Posted October 13, 2016 Diabetes diet arranging begins with eating a very much adjusted eating regimen that incorporates sugars, protein, and fat. Carbs transform into glucose in the body. The body needs carbs for vitality. Eating an excessive number of carbs can raise blood glucose levels excessively, however it is imperative not remove these sustenances. Eating excessively few carbs may make your blood glucose go too low. Eating a direct measure of carbs at every dinner, with an adjusted admission of protein and fat, will help your blood glucose stay in a sound range. That is utter nonsense! There is absolutely NO amount of carbohydrate that is required by the body. Carbohydrates are nature's candy that used to be seasonal not 3 times a day edibles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kit 27,391 Report post Posted October 13, 2016 Our livers create plenty of glucose through a process called gluconeogenesis. Many of us jump through numerous hoops trying to minimize the affects of our livers on our BG control. Seriously, you don't need to eat any carbohydrates at all in order to have enough glucose to supply the needs of our brains. Now that said, fresh low carb veggies are a great source of various nutrients and I would never dream of dropping them out of my diet. But I've been averaging around 30g total carbohydrates a day and I am very picky on which vegetables I eat. Fruit is an extremely rare occurrence, and I eat no grains at all. I also avoid root vegetables completely with the exception of things like onions, radishes, garlic, etc which are mostly used for seasoning. It sounds very much like the usual crap spewed out by the medical establishment for decades. The same crap that has led most of my family members down the path of serious diabetic complications. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anyted 3 Report post Posted May 23, 2017 My diet plan is that i stop drinking soda , and eating alot of sweets so that my sugar don't go sky rocket. also i added more carbohydrates to my diet but not alot since rice is good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daynawalker 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2017 Great thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites