carb free meal - DAFNE Online

May 06, 2015 15:00

Joan29 DAFNE Graduate
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 3 posts

Hi everyone,

i am under the understanding that when having a carb free meal I don't need to inject. So why does my BG rise? any ideas?

May 06, 2015 19:41

Stew B DAFNE Graduate
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital 125 posts

Could be an indication that your background insulin needs adjusting - may not be taking enough to maintain your levels, hence the rise. However, it would be best to do an overnight check or two before changing.

May 07, 2015 06:45

Warwick DAFNE Graduate
Diabetes Australia-Vic, Melbourne, Victoria 422 posts

Also, the body can convert protein into carbs, so if it a high protein meal but low carb, then BGs can rise. If I have nothing but a protein bar with 3g of carb, but 45 g of protein, then I need to inject as much insulin as I would if it was 40 g of carb. If I don't, my BGs rise spectacularly.

May 06, 2015 15:00 Joan29 DAFNE Graduate Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 3 posts	Hi everyone, i am under the understanding that when having a carb free meal I don't need to inject. So why does my BG rise? any ideas?
May 06, 2015 19:41 Stew B DAFNE Graduate Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital 125 posts	Could be an indication that your background insulin needs adjusting - may not be taking enough to maintain your levels, hence the rise. However, it would be best to do an overnight check or two before changing.
May 07, 2015 06:45 Warwick DAFNE Graduate Diabetes Australia-Vic, Melbourne, Victoria 422 posts	Also, the body can convert protein into carbs, so if it a high protein meal but low carb, then BGs can rise. If I have nothing but a protein bar with 3g of carb, but 45 g of protein, then I need to inject as much insulin as I would if it was 40 g of carb. If I don't, my BGs rise spectacularly.