I have a question that I’m hoping you all can answer for me. I understand that we all have different insulin requirements/needs. This makes sense with regards to basal rates. When it comes to bolus amounts, I think it’s a little less clear.
For example, 2 people same size, weight, age, etc. One takes 16U basal and one takes 20. If both eat a healthy low glycemic diet and workout, etc. they still might need different amounts. Okay, so I get then if one ate pasta and one ate protien and veggies, they’d need different bolus amounts. But, if they eat the same, and take different amounts of insulin, and both keep their sugars in range, would the one taking more insulin gain weight more than the other?
Basically what I’m trying to determine, is if I take what my body requires, but I’m “unlucky” in that it requires MORE than another person, is that just it? Unlucky? And I’ll never be very slim again? Or, if my control is spot on, and I’m eating a healthy, low glycemic diet and working out for 1hr daily, should I be a fat burning machine?? I basically want to know if it comes down to low amounts of insulin or if it’s the correct amount for you as an individual.
Even as I read this I don’t know if I’m getting my point across.
If the premise of a low carb diet being successful is that the carbs are less, and therefore the insulin injected (bolus) is less, than in my mind that means if you need less insulin you have an easier time losing weight. But, if it’s just that you take what you need and eat very clean and healthy and workout but need more insulin (around 35U TDD) no matter what I can’t seem to shed a pound, am I just unlucky and have to accept this??? I have gained about 10 pounds this last year, and I find it very frustrating, because I’ve also added about 10 units to my TDD. I used to take around 15-20, but now take 30-35TDD and I know it’s natural to increase insulin needs over time, but I didn’t realize I’d develop an inability to loose the 10 lbs that have crept up and I want to know if that is due to increase in insuln needs.
Just for reference, I’m slim still, but not at the lower end of the healthy weigth spectrum for which I’ve always, always been. I’m 5 foot 7 and 140lbs right now, and I have always been around 120-125…130 at my most when I’m lazy and eat whatever. I’m a very healthy eater now and workout daily. I just don’t understand this.
Also, my thyroid is normal, and I eat around 60-80 carbs a day,very healthy clean food.
Thank you for any replies!!