# Food & Nutrition Support **URL:** https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/c/food-and-nutrition/177.md [Latest](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/categories.md) --- ## [About the Food & Nutrition Support category](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/about-the-food-nutrition-support-category/73506)
**Author:** [@Pookiemom](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Pookiemom)\ **Replies:** 0
Share your favorite recipes and nutrition tips! --- ## [Anyone suffer from Gastroparesis?](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/anyone-suffer-from-gastroparesis/75172)
**Author:** [@birdfran09](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/birdfran09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/anyone-suffer-from-gastroparesis/75172 "2026-06-01T10:12:45Z")
Hi all! Everytime I go on vacation I have delayed stomach emptying mainly at dinner time. I’ve done some research and have learned that it is quite common for T1Ds to get “vacation induced gastroparesis” or “acute gastro… --- ## [The Pizza Problem: New episode of Voices of T1D](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/the-pizza-problem-new-episode-of-voices-of-t1d/75121)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/the-pizza-problem-new-episode-of-voices-of-t1d/75121 "2026-04-14T14:13:09Z")
The complexities of pizza, unpacked! Common challenges and the MANY factors that go into the spike…or the crash. Check out the latest episode of Voices of T1D on YouTube, linked here, or anywhere you get your podcasts.… --- ## [Hard time getting out of lows](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/hard-time-getting-out-of-lows/75110)
**Author:** [@birdfran09](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/birdfran09)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/hard-time-getting-out-of-lows/75110 "2026-03-29T22:30:24Z")
Hi all! Type 1 diabetic for 25 years! Recently I’ve been going low (80s before going to bed) which means I have to drink/eat something to survive the night. I’m noticing that it’s taking forever to increase my blood su… --- ## [Dietary strategies](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/dietary-strategies/72946)
**Author:** [@spt2](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/spt2)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 4:30am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/dietary-strategies/72946 "2026-02-13T04:30:58Z")
I need help!!! What dietary strategies do you use? Low carb? High carb? Keto? Time restricted feeding? Same food everyday ? Certain diet philosophy? Other? Thx Steve T. T1.5D --- ## [Travelling to Mexico](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/travelling-to-mexico/75018)
**Author:** [@Lholinaty](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Lholinaty)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2025, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/travelling-to-mexico/75018 "2025-12-16T22:17:14Z")
My 12 year old son was recently diagnosed with T1D and we are supposed to be traveling to an all-inclusive resort in Mexico in January. Any advice on navigating the restaurants/buffets without any nutritional information… --- ## [Hypoglycemic Diet Book](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/hypoglycemic-diet-book/75019)
**Author:** [@heartsbeats](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/heartsbeats)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2025, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/hypoglycemic-diet-book/75019 "2025-12-13T16:34:22Z")
I’m not a diabetic and weigh 280 lbs and have suffered with low blood sugars for over 3 years. It’s been life changing for me with always carrying around juice, bananas, anything in case it drops. After going to my doc… --- ## [Type 1 Diabetes & Vegan Diet](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/type-1-diabetes-vegan-diet/74447)
**Author:** [@Ellace](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Ellace)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/type-1-diabetes-vegan-diet/74447 "2024-11-06T13:58:16Z")
As someone with Type 1 diabetes, I’m curious about the impact a vegan diet might have on blood sugar control, overall health, and how others manage it. For those of you who are T1D and have adopted a vegan lifestyle, I’… --- ## [Food sequencing](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/food-sequencing/74340)
**Author:** [@elizabethm](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/elizabethm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/food-sequencing/74340 "2024-09-05T19:24:06Z")
Has anyone else been working with food sequencing (veg first, then protein, carbs last) to minimize post-meal glucose spikes? I was a bit skeptical, as studies have been done only on healthy non-diabetics and Type 2s, no… --- ## [Healthy diet](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/healthy-diet/73271)
**Author:** [@Moe2daaa](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Moe2daaa)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 5:00am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/healthy-diet/73271 "2024-08-28T05:00:09Z")
Hi. My partner has been diagnosed with Type 1. Recently we found out his blood sugar was higher than it should be along with ketones in urine. He has been very disciplined with taking his insulin since we found that out.… --- ## [Food suggestions for 7 year old vegetarian kid](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/food-suggestions-for-7-year-old-vegetarian-kid/73950)
**Author:** [@Kalpesh.gupta](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Kalpesh.gupta)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 3:04am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/food-suggestions-for-7-year-old-vegetarian-kid/73950 "2024-08-02T03:04:49Z")
Hello All, My daughter diagnosed almost 3 weeka ago with T1D. We are trying to figure out options for snacks which we can give at home and school between meals. Any suggestions/recommendations are great Thanks. --- ## [Low potassium](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/low-potassium/74131)
**Author:** [@Rod](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Rod)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2024, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/low-potassium/74131 "2024-06-29T22:01:02Z")
I have stage 3 CKD and I’m taking all manner of meds for hypertension, including two diuretics. My legs get very tired when I walk and I’m wondering if it might be low potassium. I’ve read it can be dangerous to just t… --- ## [Disney Carbs](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/disney-carbs/74065)
**Author:** [@skzMarii](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/skzMarii)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/disney-carbs/74065 "2024-06-10T20:04:41Z")
Hii I’m 15 and I’m going to Disney very soon but I literally cant find any carb menus for the parks. Does anyone have any carb numbers for the parks? --- ## [New diagnosis - birthday cake, Easter candy etc](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/new-diagnosis-birthday-cake-easter-candy-etc/72892)
**Author:** [@Dagmar123](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Dagmar123)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/new-diagnosis-birthday-cake-easter-candy-etc/72892 "2024-04-02T20:13:38Z")
Hello! My son just got diagnosed 2 weeks ago. He’s handling it very well and we do pretty well adjusting overall. However, my daughter has a birthday coming up in 2 weeks. I’m wondering how to handle the cake situation… --- ## [Berberine](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/berberine/73863)
**Author:** [@HisWifeTheirMama](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/HisWifeTheirMama)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 9:06am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/berberine/73863 "2024-03-19T09:06:52Z")
Has anyone used Berberine alongside Novolog/Lantus? I’m hearing really good things - the wellness company I belong to has a new Berberine supplement I want to try for blood sugar control but I’ve also read it can make yo… --- ## [Psyllium Husk](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/psyllium-husk/14807)
**Author:** [@ise74](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/ise74)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/psyllium-husk/14807 "2024-03-18T18:40:08Z")
I was reading the new edition of Mens Health and they have an article on supplements. They list Psyllium Husk as the must have supplement for Diabetes. Anyone else take this or have any experience with it? I just saw … --- ## [Aspartame](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/aspartame/73166)
**Author:** [@wadawabbit](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/wadawabbit)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/aspartame/73166 "2023-07-29T18:26:40Z")
You have probably heard the news from a few days ago about Aspartame (Nutrasweet and Equal) being found to be a possible carcinogen. Some of us remember there were similar or same concerns about Sweet 'n Low “back in the… --- ## [Article](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/article/72974)
**Author:** [@wadawabbit](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/wadawabbit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/article/72974 "2023-05-05T22:00:02Z")
The attached article, based on a report from the American Heart Association, appeared in today’s Washington Post. The excerpt below may be of particular interest for consideration by those who take a very low carb approa… --- ## [Trying to gain weight as a T1D](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/trying-to-gain-weight-as-a-t1d/72961)
**Author:** [@BobBelcher](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/BobBelcher)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2023, 8:45am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/trying-to-gain-weight-as-a-t1d/72961 "2023-04-30T08:45:54Z")
I am trying to gain a few pounds but i noticed it is very difficult to be mindful of highs while also trying to eat enough. Any strategies you all would recommend? --- ## [T1D Food Question](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-food-question/71857)
**Author:** [@Neimeyer](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Neimeyer)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 12:20am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-food-question/71857 "2023-04-25T00:20:11Z")
I’m new to Type 1 Diabetes, as my son was diagnosed only a few months ago. He is 15, had Dexcom 6, and does daily injections. The doctor said it’s normal for insulin to spike after a meal and that it’s more important f… --- ## [Guilt](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/guilt/72952)
**Author:** [@Pris804](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Pris804)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/guilt/72952 "2023-04-19T21:10:24Z")
I love carbs and it is very hard to stay away from them I always feel tempted to eat bread, cookies, juices, and other foods that are high in carbs. It is extremely hard to stay away and it makes me feel guilty when I ta… --- ## [Making sugar-free sodas at home](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/making-sugar-free-sodas-at-home/72900)
**Author:** [@WearsHats](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/WearsHats)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2023, 12:30pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/making-sugar-free-sodas-at-home/72900 "2023-04-04T12:30:21Z")
I hope this is okay. Not trying to advertise a product, but I do have some recommendations I wanted to share. I can’t stand the taste of plain water. Milk and juice have too much sugar. I don’t like iced tea, and hot te… --- ## [Snacking uncontrollably](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/snacking-uncontrollably/66687)
**Author:** [@ElizitaT1D](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/ElizitaT1D)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 11:45am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/snacking-uncontrollably/66687 "2023-03-07T11:45:23Z")
Hi there! So, lately I’ve been getting high blood sugars usually less than 250 but still very high from snacking. As in, snacking without insulin just eating without any sort of insulin whatsoever. I just feel so out of… --- ## [Waking up hungry shortly after going to bed](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/waking-up-hungry-shortly-after-going-to-bed/72630)
**Author:** [@thrilliam59](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/thrilliam59)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 10:02am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/waking-up-hungry-shortly-after-going-to-bed/72630 "2023-01-04T10:02:03Z")
For the past two months or so, I’ve had a frequent episodes (once or twice a week) in which I go to bed and fall asleep feeling full (usually after eating a spoonful of peanut butter), then wake up feeling hungry within … --- ## [How do you carb count?](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-do-you-carb-count/71804)
**Author:** [@JakeVA](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/JakeVA)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2022, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-do-you-carb-count/71804 "2022-12-22T22:17:26Z")
Hi, I’ve heard different opinions on counting carbs. Specifcally, how do you factor in fiber. I have a T1D relative who says he subtracts ALL the fiber from total carbs. I aslo read a book saying the same. However, a … --- ## [Breakfast ideas](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/breakfast-ideas/66985)
**Author:** [@sixboys](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/sixboys)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 12:02pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/breakfast-ideas/66985 "2022-10-13T12:02:42Z")
Could anyone give me some healthy breakfast ideas? Also has anyone tried Lillys chocolate candy bars? It is a low carb candy bar.