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odd-42 t1_ix3y7zl wrote

Anyone else shocked by the high-protein vs. high carb effect on subsequent alertness? I have always assumed that the high protein would result in the best alertness for the longest period of time, but take a bit longer to peak.

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bigjilm123 t1_ix49ega wrote

There’s something deeper in this. Lower BG post a high carb meal means high insulin sensitivity and a strongly functioning pancreas.

Would a high protein low carb meal resulting in a lower BG be better for someone diabetic or pre-diabetic? What about a high fat high carb meal that is easier for the insulin to work on?

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GyrosCZ t1_ix4aaew wrote

I have D for 20 year. I simply cannot eat nearly anything with some carbohydrates in the morning. The spike up is insane.
So yeah insulin sensitivy is great.

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bigjilm123 t1_ix4ax4l wrote

I used to love oats, blueberries and soy milk for breakfast. My Dexcom shows me spiking like I ate freakin sweet tarts and Mountain Dew.

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tornpentacle t1_ix4s0tk wrote

What do you mean by saying "that is easier for the insulin to work on"? Fat and carbs, when eaten together, produce vastly higher spikes in blood glucose levels, so wouldn't that be much more difficult for a diabetic?

Edit: also, be careful with all that rollin' and a wheelin'.

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bigjilm123 t1_ix4tn8l wrote

I’m Type 1, and fat slows down the absorption of carbs for me. Example is pizza - I could eat a pizza crust and sauce and dose it pretty easily. Add in the cheese and it results in delaying the BG spike causing the classic pizza rollercoaster. It’s quite maddening as it’s my favourite food and one of the most difficult for me to eat.

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iHateReddit_srsly t1_ix6avtq wrote

I wish someone would summarize this. I want to know what the outcomes were but I don't want to go through a 3000 page study

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odd-42 t1_ix6dkg6 wrote

Sleep a little later than normal, go to bed slightly later than normal, eat a high carb breakfast and you will never alert for 3-4 hours. Being depressed and anxious are kind of bad, alcohol and caffeine had surprisingly little influence.

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