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Published Aug 17, 2021

#526 Diabetes Variables: Food Quality

Scott Benner and Jenny Smith delve into how food quality influences type 1 diabetes management, highlighting the importance of dietary choices on insulin needs and blood sugar control, and examining the effects of processed foods and preservation methods on metabolic health.
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  • Processed Foods

    and explore the impact of processed foods on metabolism and insulin needs. Scott shares his experience of reducing dietary oils, noting that his body felt less taxed and happier without them 1. Jenny adds that eliminating processed foods significantly reduced her insulin requirements, highlighting the visible impact on insulin action 2.

    When I stopped taxing my body with them, I noticed that my body was happier and my body showed me that it was unhappy when I tried to give it back.

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    They emphasize the importance of understanding the chemical changes in oils when heated, suggesting alternatives like cold-pressed olive oil for better health outcomes 1.

       

    Preservation Techniques

    The discussion shifts to food preservation methods and their effects on blood sugar management. Scott explains that while you can eat anything with proper insulin use, certain foods complicate diabetes management due to their preservation techniques 3. Jenny agrees, noting that simpler foods like apples are easier to manage than complex, processed foods 3.

    It is easier to bolus for something natural than it is to bolus for something that isn't.

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    They highlight how preservatives can make foods harder to break down, prolonging their presence in the stomach and complicating insulin dosing 4.

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