#48 The Power of Intermittent Fasting and How To Do As A Type 1 Diabetic

In this episode, Dr. Grady and Dr. Garrett discuss the benefits and problems with intermittent fasting and how to do it as a T1D (type 1 diabetic).

 

Topics Discussed:

- Do we do Intermittent Fasting?
- Importance of checking your blood sugar frequently while intermittent fasting
- What diet makes it easier to fast?
- What is intermittent fasting?
- What can you consume during a fast without breaking it?
- Should you ride out a low blood sugar or consume sugar during a fast
- The importance of changing your basal rate and insulin dosage
- Types of fasting
- Importance of protein and blood sugar stability
- Exercising in a fasted state and its effect on blood sugar and the rest of the body
- Benefits of intermittent fasting 
- Who should not do intermittent fasting?
- How long or how frequent should you do intermittent fasting?

 

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