I'm starving and gaining weight!

[Chypre]

I was diagnosed type 2 about a year and a half ago and have put on 40 pounds.  I'm so hungry all the time.  The doctor says that's the insulin.  He said it really makes you hungry.  Is there anything that will control this hunger?  I don't want to take anymore meds, I'm already taking so many.

[Cathleen Zoretic, RN]

Thanks for using the forum.

The diagnosis of diabetes can lead to many lifestyle changes. Changing your diet can be very difficult. Often people are left feeling deprived of favorite foods. Often we use carbohydrates as "fillers" with our meals. Decreasing or eliminating them can leave us hungry soon after a meal.

If possible I would recommend that you speak with a nutritionist. Your doctor may have one that they can recommend. The nutritionist can help you with meal plans and portion sizing. They can help you to balance your diet in a way that will not leave you feeling empty after a meal.

If a nutritionist is not an option, ask your doctor about any diabetic meal plans that they recommend. You can also try eating smaller, more frequent meals. This will help keep your blood sugar levels a little more steady and prevent the peaks and valleys that can lead to hunger.

I hope this helps,

Cathy

[diabetes86]

You dont say what your BG's are.

high BG can mean that the glucose is not getting into your cells so they are hungry, so your hungry.

Eating carbohydrates make you want More carbohydrates (carbs) which means more insulin... less carbs, less insulin, less hunger.

[Chypre]

Thanks for the response and thanks for the suggestion to eat smaller, more frequent meals.  Maybe that will stabalize my blood sugar levels.  I will try it.