Can a low carb diet improve glucose levels for Type 1 Diabetics?

Doctor's Answer

Your question is certainly an interesting one. As Dr Marilyn mentions, insulin injections are important in type 1 DM as you are deficient in insulin. Your glucose control needs to be achieved through a balance between insulin doses and food intake.

Of course it is mindful to note the different types of foods and the types of carbohydrates contained. On this point, in addition to seeing an endocrine physician, it might be worth consulting a dietician.

One area of interest is diabetes and exercise. Often, there can be significant variations in blood glucose depending on the

1. Type - cardio vs resistance

2. Duration

3. Intensity

4. Timing

Again, it might be worth consulting an Sports Physician with experience in exercise prescription or an exercise physiologist. There have been a number of elite athletes with type 1 diabetes, who have had successful careers in sport.

Some safety points to consider are:

1. Exercising with someone else in case of a hypo

2. Informing someone where you will be exercising and for how long

3. Keeping your phone handy and some sweets in case of a hypo

Good luck with your diabetes control and please do contact again if you have any questions.

Bw

Dr Dinesh

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