How can a teen with type 1 diabetes lose weight?

Hi! so I'm 15 years old, im about 5'3 and weigh about 123 pounds. Ever since i was diagnosed last August, i feel like i have kept adding inches to my waistline. This really bothers me because I do NOT want to be overweight and I really feel like I am heading in that direction. I was just wondering if anybody had any advice, and also if anybody could clear up the following rumors?

1. eating meals less than 30 carbs will make you lose weight
2. not taking insulin and then exercising to lower your BG will make you lose weight
3. having a good A1c is key to losing weight
4. you cant lose weight if you aren't on an insulin pump
5. weight loss for people with type 1 diabetes takes WAY longer than for people without it.

If anybody could clear up these rumors or give me any advice that would be fantastic!
Thanks so much for your time!

[asok475]

I'm not sure you're overweight. Your body mass index (BMI)is less than 22.. 25 is considered normal
30 carbs per meal sounds a little harsh. You need carbs for energy may be 60 to 75.
Excercise for sure. Should be easy at your age Don't know about insulin. This is for your Dr to advise

[cutieKJstar]

thanks for the advice! =D well im not quite overweight yet, but i have a lot of flab, especially where I do my injections and its annoying =( any other suggestions?
-Thanks =D

[tigger0859]

You are not overweight, My daughter(16) put on weight when she was put on insulin(and she has the pump)
She tried the Dukan diet and IT DID NOT WORK--she only lost 1lb in 2 months!!! She had alot of low BS also on that diet and then had to ingest carbs even though she had reduced her insulin.
Best thing to do is lean protein--VEGGIES--and complex carbs in moderation along w/ exercise
she is now beginning to lose weight

[cutieKJstar]

thanks so much!