In this episode of the LupinQ podcast, we speak with Amy Rush, a seasoned nutritionist and diabetes educator. We delve into Amy's expertise in managing type 1 diabetes, emphasising the significance of a reduced carbohydrate diet. Amy explains the challenges of type 1 diabetics, the concepts of carbohydrate counting, glycemic index, and the potential advantages of lupin as a low-carbohydrate food. We discuss lupin’s benefits in regulating blood glucose levels and its nutritional value, making it a promising addition to diabetic diets.
In this episode of the LupinQ podcast, we speak with Amy Rush, a seasoned nutritionist and diabetes educator. We delve into Amy's expertise in managing type 1 diabetes, emphasising the significance of a reduced carbohydrate diet. Amy explains the challenges of type 1 diabetics, the concepts of carbohydrate counting, glycemic index, and the potential advantages of lupin as a low-carbohydrate food. We discuss lupin’s benefits in regulating blood glucose levels and its nutritional value, making it a promising addition to diabetic diets.
(00:54) Meet Amy Rush: Expert in Type 1 Diabetes
(02:35) Understanding Type 1 Diabetes
(03:12) Challenges of Managing Type 1 Diabetes
(05:09) Low Carb Diets and Type 1 Diabetes
(09:57) The Role of Lupin in Diabetes Management