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Permalink Reply by MissKitka on February 11, 2011 at 1:11pm

Trev,
I have no idea how to even count carbs. I eat the equivalent of one slice of bread a day max. The rest is protein and I cook a roast, bison, or pork, or seafood, or eggs, every day of the week. My BGs stay between 3.5 and 4.5 (60-80) all day and I feel great, and especially stable and safe. If I am higher than 5 (90) I can't think the way I like to. Tonight will be a bison meal with tomatoes, zucchini, onion, red pepper, and cauliflower, yes, my mouth is watering already.

I have 51 years experience with type one and saw my last endo in 1969. That is no typo.

High protein keeps my BG very constant through the day. I inject only bolus of 22 hour insulin twice a day with some R mixed in for fun. No, I have no choice when I eat, I eat at the same time every day, but when I do it is always a totally glorious affair. The insulin I use is very slow, and protein is slow, so it is a perfect match.

Don

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Permalink Reply by Rich on February 11, 2011 at 2:05pm

I have about 120g of carbs a day and my most recent A1C was 5.3. The CGM is very key. I have about 35g for breakfast, 35g for lunch and about 50g for dinner.

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Permalink Reply by Trev on February 12, 2011 at 9:02am

This debate, I must say, has gotten an unexpected amount of attention. I think it is great to see such diversity; in opinions, eating habits, humor, etc.

I do think diet is a four letter swear word. They very rarely work. If they do they last only short term for most, don't like generalizations.

I like the 80:20 rule, try to make good food choices 80% of the time, actually good choice regarding health not just food. The other 20% of the time, well that's the time to have that guilt free food, or 3 beers too many, or a whole week-end of doing absolutely squat. Keeping in mind that moderation is a very subjective way of saying I do what I want 20%, 30%, 40%, like I said subjective.

Thanks for all the comments. You folks are a great, and informative bunch of PWD! Love it!

Cheers.
From Three 2 Treat

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