r/diabetes_t1 • u/MaMonck • 1d ago

High Protein Meals Graphs & Data

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?

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u/Ok-Fail8499 1d ago

Gluconeogenesis is where the body converts non carbs like protein and fat to carbs. Yes youll have to increase your dose for dense protein foods.

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u/commentinator 1d ago

Lots of protein rich foods have carbs like eggs. If you’re on a no carb diet protein can be converted to carbs. Eating even a small amount of carbs cancels this process.

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u/Ok-Fail8499 1d ago

Thats basically what gluconeogenesis is but yes a portion(person pending) of carbs can switch you back.

The thought of chasing lo carb diets only for your body to change other things into carbs is hilariously diabetic to me.

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u/commentinator 1d ago

Yes exactly. But you assume op is in the Gluconeogenesis state which may not be the case here. But certainly it could be.

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u/Ok-Fail8499 1d ago

I doubt OP is eating eggs for protein. You can trigger gluconeogenesis just from dense protein(like 15g-25g) foods regardless of diet.