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Permalink Reply by Helen Howes on October 31, 2012 at 5:11am

Up your protein slightly.. And try to eat the same amount at each meal.. Fat makes no difference.

HH

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Permalink Reply by BadMoonT2 on October 31, 2012 at 6:00am

According to Dr. Bernstein you should up your protein, just as Helen said. The reasoning behind this is that 58% of protein is eventually converted to carbs. But these carbs hit your bloodstream very gradually. In your case, since you are honeymooning your pancreas has a better chance of keeping up, as opposed to fast acting carbs which can overwhelm your ability to produce insulin fast enough.

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Permalink Reply by JohnG on October 31, 2012 at 6:09am

You need to decide the amount of calories your going to eat each day and stick to it. 1 carb is about 3 calories-1 gram of fat is about 9 calories...if you do not eat carbs your going to need to eat fat....

Yes starving to death is how people managed to survive before insulin...yes we all have lower BG averages if we don't eat. When I was first Diagnosed I just stopped eating it seemed like the right thing to do....it was a bad idea and I finally gave in and excepted my fate and started eating a balanced diet. Check your ketones if they are high and your BG is in normal range you are probably not eating enough food (calories) so your body is just eating it's self.

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Permalink Reply by Dub1045 on October 31, 2012 at 7:50am

Thank you JohnG you helped me understand what is going on better than I ever have, though I know your response was not aimed at me.

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Permalink Reply by barend on November 15, 2012 at 1:30am

In Holland the following rules are recommended for food:
- decide the amount of Kcalories you need depending on age, sex and activity level
- fat should not be more than 30% of calorie intake. 1 gram of fat equals 9 Kcalories.
- ideally, carbs make up 40-70 % of the calorie intake. 1 gram carbs = 4 Kcalories.
- There is no clear recommendation on proteins, except that you should not overeat. Too much protein may give kidney problems. 1 gram protein = 4 gr Kcalories.

When I was diagnosed with LADA it took me some time to figure out to find a - on average - balanced food regime. At first I had problems in accepting the thought that I required insulin - just tried to minimize the dose. However, after takiing everything into account ( quality of life, balanced diet, potential diabetes related complications) I have accepted insulin as a friend, though an uninvited friend.

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Permalink Reply by still_young_at_heart on October 31, 2012 at 7:45am

Hi,

I eat a lot of peanut butter and use a lot of olive oil to keep my weight up even though I don't low carb. I'd encourage you to eat in a way that makes sense to you which may or may not be low carb and to bolus accordingly. With any luck you are going to have diabetes for a very long time and for most of that time you will be taking boluses with meals. Why not get into the habit now and develop insulin management skills while your beta cells can still help out a bit.

Maurie

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Permalink Reply by Shawnmarie on October 31, 2012 at 8:41am

It sounds like we're about the same height & weight. I lost weight for the first four months after diagnosis and have leveled off at about 110 lbs (50 kg). I find that nuts, especially almonds, tend to keep me from losing when I'm keeping my carbs low. I also love dry roasted peanuts & like Maurie, I eat a fair amount of peanut butter. But I've added lots of carbs back in, so that's probably helping me as well.

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Permalink Reply by Brian (bsc) on October 31, 2012 at 8:43am

I use protein shakes to help ensure good levels of protein. I buy the big bags at costco. Many people are surprised that on low carb, their appetite and hunger drops, causing them to eat less frequently and not as much. It is important to eat enough as John points out.

Also, don't forget, fat is important as Helen points out. Don't fear the fat.

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Permalink Reply by Megan S on November 1, 2012 at 2:44pm

After diagnosis I lost 20kg's in a couple of months. I think it was my body's reaction to getting the crazy blood sugars under control. It might just be a result of that...

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Permalink Reply by Leo2 on November 4, 2012 at 10:43am

I slip in a 4th meal of two cereal bars, about 16-20 gm., with one being a Protein one. That has brought up my weight 6 lbs in a few weeks.

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Permalink Reply by Negg on November 4, 2012 at 1:17pm

Who would have thought? For the past 25 years I 'tried everything' to lose that weight. I couldnt even dream of a day that I would wonder how to make sure I don't get too skinny. Yay to diabetes!

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Permalink Reply by roodgirl on November 15, 2012 at 7:26am

I have the same problem. I find I lose weight unless I roast my veggies with a bunch of olive oil or have salad with a decent amount of vinaigrette. It seems to be those fats that keep my weight stable. Am also having quite a bit of protein. And sunflower seeds are a good high-fat, low-carb snack,,,,,

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