Type 1 Insulin Optimisation Across All Roots of Health
You will have ample time for relaxation, informal chat, and to enjoy the unique atmosphere of our courses. Meeting others with Type 1 diabetes can be a relief; long-term friendships are often forged during the residential part of the course.
Course Overview
The syllabus is based on the content of a course developed by Dr. Ian Lake for healthcare professionals. That has been improved after a long distance cycle trip to thoroughly test the theory.
The course is centred around The Five Roots of Health and how they affect, or are affected by ,insulin.
We believe that those with Type 1 diabetes should have access to the highest level of knowledge to apply in their daily lives. The ability to understand insulin and work with it is at the heart of the teaching. You will understand why the maxim; Insulin as much as necessary but as little as possible’ is important in management of this difficult condition.
What You Will Learn over the five days.
- Ketogenic Diets: Understanding keto terminology and how it differs from conventional diets.
- Macronutrient Metabolism: How the body processes fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.
- Basic Metabolic Biochemistry: Cell biology, energy pathways, and insulin’s role in metabolism.
- Synthetic Insulin: How it differs from natural insulin and how to work with it.
- Insulin & Macronutrient Calculations: Revisiting insulin estimation techniques and calculations.
- Food Choices: Navigating real-world food labels and menus.
- Transitioning to a Ketogenic Diet: Strategies for transitioning, handling special circumstances.
- Understanding Medical Tests: Kidney function, inflammation markers, heart risk, and retinal reports.
- Physical Activity: Managing Type 1 diabetes for various levels of physical activity.
- Mental Health & Type 1 Diabetes: Identifying stressors and managing mental well-being.
- Sleep Optimisation: Understanding sleep cycles and how to improve sleep quality.
- Circadian Rhythms and how insulin applies to them: How to improve your insulin sensitivity.
- Our Environment: The challenges posed by a ‘modern’ lifestyle and why natural light is beneficial.
