type 1 loosing weight

[princess19800]

Hi im a type 1 diabetic very desprate to lose weight i have gone down nearly 9 inchs in 10 months but cannot seem to lose weight , im 4.11 and weigh 9st.13lb i eat 3 meals a day plus a piece of fruit in between i go to the gym 2/3 times a week i walk there and back , i also do yoga and do a volentry job so fairly active is there anyone that can sugest anything else i could try  kind regards princess

[princess19800]

thank you for your reply im losing inches just not my weight i have lost 9 inches in 10 months maybe im going wrong at the carbs as i like to keep carb meals under 50 i have a porrage for breakfast and detox tea  then i will have a banana around 10.30 ish then a granery sandwich with rocket and low fat cheese or ham and low fat yoghurt for luch around 12.20ish and tea i try to have a small tea consiting of as least carbs as possible

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hi there!

It may be a bit difficult to lose weight with diabetes but not impossible. If you are aiming at losing weight, it is important to calculate your current BMI and the target BMI. The target BMI should be in a healthy range. The key is to follow a healthy diet plan with a balanced amount of physical activity. A healthy diet should consist of adequate calories according to ones height, weight and physical activity; with adequate amounts of carbohydrates, slightly increased proteins, little fat and plenty of fruits and vegetables to supply vitamins and minerals. Start with a healthy breakfast, moderate lunch and light dinner. Also keep a track of calorie intake and your work out. As far as the physical exercises are concerned best results can be obtained with rotating between various activities like gymming, running/ jogging, yoga, pilates, aerobics, biking, swimming etc. With gradual consistent efforts, you should be able to lose weight in a healthy way.  
Hope this helps.  

Take care!