Type I diabetes is a complex condition where restricting carbohydrates may not necessarily reduce hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) events. There is a dangerous downside counterbalancing the negligible benefits. The dieter significantly increases their risk of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose). Serious symptoms of hypoglycemia include heart palpitations, dizziness and coma.<p>I&#x27;m guessing a no carb diet could also imply high protein, to replace the carbohydrate calories. Too much protein (&gt;20% of calories) is bad for Type I diabetics leading to a state known as microalbuminuria. In layman&#x27;s terms: increased stress on your kidneys. More on this at: <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;journal.diabetes.org&#x2F;diabetesspectrum&#x2F;00v13n3&#x2F;pg132.htm" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;journal.diabetes.org&#x2F;diabetesspectrum&#x2F;00v13n3&#x2F;pg132.h...</a><p>In summary, almost every (if not every) diabetes publication &amp; specialist advises heavily against low&#x2F;no carb diets, instead recommending a balanced diet.