[Tstormchaser]

Hi Erin!

I replied to your post about Type 1 and using an insulin pump, but I know exactly what you mean about still having high readings after eating bacon and eggs. My son (age 20, type 1 pumper) has had the same reaction, and the only thing that might explain the higher numbers is the fact that protein and fat definitely DO raise blood sugar levels. I've noticed that when he eats a large portion of protein (such as an 8 oz steak) or when he has a combination of fat and protein (low carb pizza made of only cheeses, eggs, meats and a small amount of sauce) his readings will be on the high side. In order to compensate be will take approximately 1.5 to 2 times his normal bolus. So if he ate 5 carbs worth of pizza, he would take a 1 unit bolus instead of .5 (his insulin to carb ratio is 1/10). The steak would normally be zero carbs, but since it is a big serving of pure protein, a small bolus of insulin is needed. (He would bolus as if it were 5 carbs). Obviously this is not a perfect method, and at times he will still need a correction bolus a couple hours later. Also, when he has food with fiber, he generally does NOT subtract the fiber when figuring his bolus, unless the food has MORE than 5 grams of fiber, and then he only subtracts HALF the fiber when calculating the bolus. Hope this makes sense!

Theresa (Mom to Brian, Type 1, Animas pumper for 6 years)