How to lose weight with Type 1 diabetes

[magkenmare]

My daughter has had diabetes for 10 years and has experienced significant weight gain.  She has tried over the years to lose with diet and exercise but to no avail.  She has recently done Weight Watchers for one month and followed it religiously.  She lost practically no weight.  She also exercise at least five times a week for an hour and a half.  She is very frustrated and I don't have any answers.  Unfortunately, her doctors over the years don't seem to be able to help.  Should we be looking at type of insulin?  She presently talkes Lantus and Humalog.  Does high protein help?  Her weight is in her back across her shoulders, in her middle and thighs.  She usually injects in her stomach and sometimes her thighs.  Does site matter?  Any suggestions would be so appreciated.  Thank you.

[lalone92802]

Google the novo nordisk patient assistance program.  They can help get her the insulin she needs.  I've been on the program for years now and it is definitely a godsend for people with out insurance.

[dustinalvillar]

yeah good question, my girlfriend has always been skinny and short all her life, she was born at 6 months prematurely and addicted to crack ... shes 22 and recently diagnosed with type one, her blood sugar was 1300 at first in the hospital then over the next like 9 months probably more, she would eat eat eat eat and still lose weight we found out she had "DKA" diabetic keto acidosis where her sugars were so high all the time and basically her body was eating any fat and muscle it could find to use for energy, well recently like the past 3 mjonths her sugars been pretty under control which is good

but shes kinda pissed that she has got a pretty decent sized belly on her now... and we walk the dog every night like long walks/runs, she's super active, she eats like a pig, but shes always ate like that, i mean she cut way back lately and we are excersizing way more often and her belly is still pissing her off

o shes on lantus and humalog too sometimes they give her novalog, she was on antidepressents but the stupid hospital gave her a jmonths supply with no refill, we cant get insurance so she just stopped when she ran out (yeah dangerous, it was hard for both of us for like over a month HELL)

k theres my 50 cents

[briarpony]

I have type 1 diabetes and sometimes at work take anywhere from 3-5 shots of long acting Humalog.  I also take Humalin twice a day.  Once in the am and once in the pm.  I have had a hard time losing weight since I have had to take the insulin.  Insulin will make you retain weight.  The best thing that I have done to lose weight is to eat every 2 hours.  Eat a good breakfast and supper with a small lunch and a small snack in between.  Since I have done this regimen, my sugar levels are more steady and I have been able to lose weight.  You will gain a little in the first week.  After that, you will begin to lose pounds.  The reason being is that you will not have to take as meaning shots and you will be tricking your body into thinking it does not have a need to store fat for later use.  Hope this helps.

[julie824]

We have heard from a Naturopath that if your body is dealing with foods that don't process smoothly (you'd need to do lab work to see what foods may be stressing your body) then is doesn't work efficiently. My daughter's is dairy and wheat. When she is ready I will find substitutes for these foods and see if that helps her. She also recommended a Thyroid support supplement -although she isn't diagnosed with Thyroid disease her sister is.

[buck70]

Me too with the keeping the blood sugar high to stay thin... eyes are suffering greatly as a result.  Now I am low carbbing it and exercising 7 times a week.  Not fat, not thin, at the same time not happy with my shape, but working on it! I am 42 and have had type 1 for 29 years.  I am fighting tooth and nail to stay not fat but its harder then anything!  I miss being super thin from restricted insulin but I am no fool as I need my eyes to keep stable!  Power through gals, this is a total uphill battle!  Work out like a crazy person, drink water and for the love of god stay away from carbs. PLan, plan, plan! Go on the pump so you NEVER have to cover a low... I refuse to do that... just turn off your pump and ride out a moderate low. Again, plan, plan, plan!  Once you get to know how your body reacts to exercise on the pump, you will do great!  No excuses, no why can't I eat that, no options,  find other pleasures, be strong, kick ***, do your research and power on!  God I need that pep talk!  

[diabek1]

I have had type one diabetes for 13 years now. i am really trying to lose weight for my sisters wedding and i was wondering does anyone know how to lose lower stomach fat. i noticed that since i started taking my shots there i have had more fat build up. anyone know how to help? thnx