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03/05/10 10:44 AM

"Can reducing the amount of carbs eaten increase the blood sugar's sensitivity to carbs?"
Asked By: mbaran79  
Category: Pumping Issues

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In an effort to control my diabetes (I have a pump), I recently switched from a high carb diet (approx 300 per day) to a lower carb (less than 200) and higher protein diet. While it has resulted in more consistent sugars, I still get the occasional spike, but the spike is now much more dramatic (my sugar will go from 100 to 400). This may occur if I have eaten an extra carb (say a serving or 2 of crackers). Is it possible that because of my recent cutback, I am now more sensitive to carbohydrates (or certain kinds of carbs, like crackers and bread)? The high spike in blood sugar concerns me because it is not like I am overindulging in food and worry because of the small amount I have eaten.

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03/19/10 07:54 PM

Dear M- Thank-you for contacting dLife.com. In reviewing all the literature the #! best thing for improving the body's insulin sensitivity is exercise. The recommendation is sustained elevated heart rate for no less than 30 minutes per day, as long as it is approved by a physician.

Exercise improves the ability of the body to respond to insulin carrying capability of glucose produced from carbohydrates. Begin working on an exercise program with MD approval and see if this meets your needs.

Stay well.

Answered By: Janet HowardDucsay
Accreditations: RN BSN CDE
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