As a type 1 diabetic I can tell you that eating fat requires insulin commensurate with the energy it has. My own mental model of fat elevating my blood sugar l

As a type 1 diabetic I can tell you that eating fat requires insulin commensurate with the energy it has. My own mental model of fat elevating my blood sugar level compared to other forms of energy is the rate at which it happens: somewhat slower than simple sugars, and much faster than complex carbohydrates.