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Can shift to low processed/starch carb diet affect menstruation in type 1 diabetic?

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Possible: Menstrual cycles can be affected by changes in nutrition and weight regardless of whether or not you have diabetes.

Answered 3/2/2013

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

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No! : No, it would not --- unless you are a type 2 needing Insulin with other features of metabolic syndrome! but you should avoid starch in either case, low processed or not!

Answered 6/25/2014

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