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Type 1 Thursday – Total vs Net Carbs?
Today, I’m talking about total carbs vs net carbs – which one should you count?
Carb counts are sometimes difficult to bolus the right amount for, so also on low carb/keto. Especially since food manufacturers love to state “net carbs” instead of total carbs on their products…
Find out more about what I think of this, and, more importantly, what you should do, here:
If you want to learn more, why don’t you join us at diabetes. in Sweden in June? bit.ly/dia2019
How do you bolus on low carb, for total or net carbs? Let me know in a comment below!
Type 1 Thursday – DKA vs Ketosis: are they the same?
This is one hot potato (ha!) in the diabetes world: ketosis and DKA.
How do you get DKA, diabetic ketoacidosis? what is it, what’s dangerous? And ketosis, what is that? How do you get there, and is it dangerous, even for a Type 1 Diabetic? Check out the latest episode of Type 1 Thursday to find out:
- Please note: This information is based on my personal experience and should not be understood as medical advice.
Andrew Koutnik is a fantastic researcher and T1D, who has summarized the difference between DKA and ketosis in a handy chart:
Source: https://www.andrewkoutnik.com/blog/2018/9/8/part-3-optimal-blood-glucose-control
Andrew writes:
Ketoacidosis involves dangerously low or absent insulin which causes glucose and ketone levels to rise. A VLCKD has low to moderate insulin which is sufficient to control blood glucose in the homeostatic range while allow low to moderate elevations in ketone bodies. This pathological (ketoacidosis) versus nonpathological (VLCKD) physiological states are vastly different.
Andrew Koutnik, “Part 3: Can you Achieve Optimal Blood Glucose Control as a Type-1 Diabetic?”
I highly suggest you read the rest of Andrew’s blog post here, there is a magnitude of great information in there!
Jon us for more discussions like this at diabetes. by The Low Carb Universe in Sweden in June 2019!
What are your experiences with ketosis or DKA? Leave a comment!
Type 1 Thursday – Fasting and T1D?
Join me for another Type 1 Thursday, ahead of our Diabetes. by The Low Carb Universe event in June (bit.ly/happydiabetes)
Today, we’re talking about fasting and T1D. Is it possible? Should you do it?
Do you do some kind of intermittent fasting? Have you noticed any benefits as a T1D? Questions and comments are welcome! 🙂
Type 1 Thursday – How Many Carbs?
It’s time for another episode of Type 1 Thursday!
Today, Hanna talks about how many carbs one “should” eat as a T1D?
How many carbs do you eat per day? Is that more or less than you “should”? Questions or comments are greatly appreciated!
Type 1 Thursday – Hanna’s Story
Join me for this week’s Type 1 Thursday!
Today, we’re talking about diabetes stories, and I will of course also share my own, full of struggles, trials and tribulations and how I’ve finally realized what is best for my own diabetes management.
If you are interested in diabetes management and hearing the stories of it, do join me at diabetes. by The Low Carb Universe in Sweden in June!
What is your story with diabetes? Leave a comment!