LOW CARBOHYDRATE IN TYPE 1 DIABETES: PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF MANAGEMENT The beauty of the carbohydrate management approach is in its simplicity. The method is familiar
WHAT TO EAT? Type 1 Diabetes follows the same principles as all low carbohydrate diets: real food, healthy fats, reduced carbohydrate. There is no science
UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS People with Type 1 Diabetes in the early years might be more sensitive to insulin. Still, as time progresses, (over roughly ten years),
HOW CAN YOU HELP AS AN HCP? Type 1’s who are struggling with their control often ‘get it’ very quickly. After all, they have to
Jon Furniss is an engineer who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2012 at the age of 39, and embarked on a personal health
Chris Pennell is an English rugby union player. He currently plays for Worcester Warriors in the Aviva Premiership. He plays as a fullback or wing if needed. He’s a former captain of Worcester,
Emma Porter is co-author of The Low-Carb Diabetes Cookbook and the creator of the incredibly popular food and health blog www.thelowcarbkitchen.co.uk Emma has a worldwide
Claire is a good friend who has had Type 1 since the age of 12. She has been schooled in all of the different ways
Just Tell Me What to Eat! Doc, this low carb theory is all fascinating. But just tell me what to eat! I hear that often as I stray
Keto Kickstarter Fortnight A shopping list and menu ideas to get you underway with a keto lifestyle This series of blogs is not a
Shopping List for Week 1 Lemon or lime for water flavour 1 Strawberries or other seasonal fresh fruit. Or one or two types. 400g approx. Cauliflower 1 large
The recipe list was compiled from the freshest ingredients available each day. Water and black coffee were consumed every day. Coffee is only on this
So, that’s the shop out of the way. First impressions; ‘I’ll never eat all that in a week.’ The second impression; ‘That’s a lot of food to keep one person fed
Day 1 It is always satisfying to have a cupboard full of fresh food! There is so much choice on day 1 if you do
Day 2. I never have breakfast. I used to. But it doesn’t suit my diabetes. I get insulin resistance until the early afternoon. So, if