Can I get to 6 percent body fat with type 1 diabetes?

Potentially, yes. But you should never try to get such a low body fat percentage. If you are male, having a 4 percent body fat range is dangerous because all you have is the essential body fat and this causes a slew of health problems. read more

But you should never try to get such a low body fat percentage. If you are male, having a 4 percent body fat range is dangerous because all you have is the essential body fat and this causes a slew of health problems. Having 6 percent body fat is less dangerous but still not recommend, especially if you have a medical condition like diabetes. read more

Here are some guidelines for protein intake and different body fat levels: Super-lean: 10 percent or less body fat (men), 20 percent or less (women): 1.4 g/lb. or higher. Lean: 15 percent (men) or 25 percent (women): 1.2 g/lb. Average: 18-24 percent (men) or 25-31 percent (women): 1 g/lb. Overweight or obese, calorie-restricted: 1.6-1.8 g/lb. read more

Trans fats act like saturated fats and can raise your cholesterol level. Trans fats are listed on the label, making it easier to identify these foods. However, if there is not at least 0.5 grams or more of trans fat in a food, the label can claim 0 grams. read more