High Protein Meals

[u/MaMonck]

I've seen a couple of things about insulin response, but is there a specific reason for high protein spiking blood sugar? Is there a point where I should start bolusing for Protein as well as carbs?

[u/Simon-Seize]

I bolus for protein and fats (at about 1/3 what I would bolus for carbs) if there is a substantial protein and/or fat component to my meal.

[u/MaMonck → u/Simon-Seize]

I'm guessing this is just trial and error, but do you find there's a point at which you'd start considering additional Bolus?

[u/echoes808 → u/MaMonck]

A common rule of thumb which I've heard is that protein needs bolus in two situations: 1: When eating a low-carb meal. 2: When eating huge amount of protein at once (e.g. a high-protein, moderate-carb, low-fat meal).

My personal experience is that protein is converted to glucose if it exceeds about 50% of carbohydrate in a meal. But I'm sure this varies a lot by individual.

[u/simonrileyTaFo141 → u/echoes808]

This is brilliant advice OP take what this dude said and use it, exactly the way i’d go about it to.

[u/MaMonck → u/echoes808]

This seems to trend with my experience in these situations. Thanks!