Type 1 diabetics and off-season nutrition

[warlock]

A type 1 diabetic at the gym is getting more serious into bodybuilding and asked if I knew what the best nutrition approach tends to be for people with this condition when wanting to add mass (off-season approach).

Would a keto based diet like Palumbo's approach be a good base? High protein, moderate/high fats and low carbs? Maybe carbs around the workout window? I'd be curious to see if anyone well-versed in this could share some knowledge.

 

[warlock]

Any tips anyone?

 

[danieltx]

Best I can tell you is to look into Jason Poston, he's type 1 and had a good run as a men's physique pro. You could also look into Anth Bailes and Ronny Rockel, both bodybuilding pros who are type 2.

 

[Dugbet]

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[machomadness22]

Are you on a pump?

 

[Huehnerbruestchen]

Might be helpful to hear things from a BB pro with diabetes.

 

[warlock]

Thank guys for the help! I remember watching that Colette's video a while back. I'll re-watch it and will also watch the Jason Poston's video.

I'll also see if I can find out specifics from Anth Bailes and Ronny Rockel.

 

[Dugbet]

But Rockel is type 2

Best I can tell you is to look into Jason Poston, he's type 1 and had a good run as a men's physique pro. You could also look into Anth Bailes and Ronny Rockel, both bodybuilding pros who are type 2.

Bailes is type 1, Rockel type 2.

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[warlock]

But Rockel is type 2


Bailes is type 1, Rockel type 2.

IFBB PRO BODYBUILDER ANTH BAILES | Diabetic Muscle & Fitness

I'm Anthony Bailes, a professional bodybuilder living with Type 1 Diabetes. Date Of Birth : 08-06-1977 Birthplace : County Durham / UK Residence : Tyne and Wear / UK Occupation : Gym Owner / Mana

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Thanks. I'll give it a watch.

 

[motiv]

Any tips anyone?

Sorry, but there are too many variables here. For example, diabetes can be caused by pancreatitis - in which case a keto diet is a very bad idea. This is despite the fact that pancreatitis itself can be very different. Any change in diet should be made under the supervision of his attending physician - this may require changes in treatment, drugs taken and their amount.

 

[Reload]

Any tips anyone?

Tim Belknap

I believe he was type 1
Always admired his physique.