I do not want to get into an argument about the Paleo diet vs any other diet. ALL I would like is for someone who is a Type 1 and has gone on the diet (for at least a few months) and is either still on it or has quit, to tell me their experience with reduction in insulin intake, bg level, etc. Has paleo kept your bg excursions to a near- non diabetic range? How do you feel on the diet? What particular foods seem to work best?
AGAIN, if you are adamantly OPPOSED to this diet, please find or create another thread. thank you!!
Wow, in 3 days, I’ve already lost 5 lbs and cut my insulin by 38%. I’m not even following a STRICT Paleo–just an approximation. cut out refined sugars. I’m stoked! 
6 lbs down, exactly 20 to go for my favorite weight.
Keep in mind this is a marathon. Most people do see some immediate weight loss and reduced insulin is somewhat expected. After all half your TDD is insulin to cover carbs which you probably reduced a lot. And when you start a low carb diet your body can shed water so some weight loss is likely transient. Despite that your experience is very positive.
What compromises the diet are you doing @phoenixbound? I’m always curious for new approaches although I’m very much a creature of habit?
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I quit eating “white” foods. That is a HUGE step in the right direction. We all love white foods but they aren’t the greatest choice. I’m eating more meat/fish/chicken/veggie/fruit. My wife made an amazing pancake this morning (well, “amazing” in that it isn’t carby). It is made of almond milk (Breeze Original), almond flour, baking soda, egg. I’m not fanatical about “paleo” per se, but it gives the ROUGH idea of how I’m eating now. Last night I made charcoaled hamburger, corn on the cob (has carbs), NO BUN, lettuce, tomato. NO CONDIMENT. Plenty of granulated garlic power, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Didn’t really miss the bun.
I’ve always been one to lose weight at the rate of about 2.5 Lbs per week all the way through until I hit my goal weight. All I need is for a bit of dedication to the goal, and some foods that are palatable and not carby.
Apparently ketosis, (not to be confused by some as “ketoacidosis”) is the key here, but like I said I’m not super rigid in following to the letter, the Paleo diet.
READ: Ketosis: Definition, Keto Diet, Symptoms, and Side Effects
BTW, I’m also a creature of habit, so when I start eating healthier, I stick with it for quite a while. A few years ago, I did great for a year and stayed at my goal weight for many months, not fluctuating more than 3 lbs.
@Phoenixbound - I, like AcidRock, am also curious. Did the Paleo diet keep your energy level up? I’m doing a low carb/medium fat diet, but I guess I’ve hit a plateau since I’ve noticed that I’m having increased BGs, D symptoms creeping back into my life (increased water and sugar cravings), and lower energy levels.
I’m wondering if I need to increase my protein intake?
Then again I’m still battling a long-term rheumatoid arthritis flare and my CRP level is still high 13.6 (range should be 0.0 - 4.0) even while eating anti-inflammatory foods.
So far, I’m still able to spend an hour walking up and down hills, so I guess my energy level is OK. I did that yesterday, no problem.
I’ve told this story many times so I apologize to other long-time participants who’ve read this all before. I started eating a low-carb high-fat (LCHF) diet three years ago now. I lost 25 pounds, over 10% of my body weight. I didn’t start this way of eating to lose weight, however. I did it to regain control of my blood glucose. Losing weight was a secondary benefit.
My total daily dose of insulin dropped from 80 units to less than 40. My blood glucose control improved by a lot. I had fewer high and lows and much less variability.
I still eat this way. Initially, I cut my carbs to less than 75 grams per day. I regained about 10 pounds after a year but lost most of that when I further reduced my daily carbs to 30 grams/day.
I consider this way of eating as permanent. If I go back to consuming lots of carbs, I’ll lose my BG control, increase my insulin intake, and regain all my lost weight. For me this is sustainable. I find it satisfying to eat this way and don’t feel deprived. Walking is my exercise. I’ve walked over 1200 miles in the last 12 months. Without the exercise, I think my BG control would suffer. Whenever I go a few days without walking, my BG control gets worse.
Eating LCHF was a personal diabetes breakthrough for me. It is probably the single biggest contributor to my physical and emotional health. Be aware that using LCHF as a temporary weight loss diet is not a good idea. I understand that a very high percentage of people that lose weight will regain it and then some. Good luck!
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6 lbs down, exactly 20 to go for my favorite weight.