Weight loss troubles

MissZButler

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When my blood sugars don't behave!
I’m hoping I can get some advice/help from everyone.
I was diagnosed with type 1 in January 2020. Since then, I have found that weight has been creeping on - not drastic, just a pound or two every now and then.
I am getting married in August this year, and I got my dress in October. It fit perfectly and I loved it.

I went for a fitting/try on last week, and it was TIGHT. Basically, I’m stressing.

It’s made me realise I need to get a hold of this weight loss - and wanted to turn to my fellow type 1’s as I’m not sure how to approach it. I generally eat well and have a gym membership and go 3 times a week. I go for a walk everyday. I have a busy lifestyle with a 1 year old so .

My questions are
- did anyone else experience this issue when diagnosed?
- what was your best method for weight loss?
- did your methods of weight loss change after diagnosis

My side question is that I am getting a pump next month, will this affect my weight like my pens did ?
Thank you all so much for your help
 

Hertfordshiremum

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LADA
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I’m hoping I can get some advice/help from everyone.
I was diagnosed with type 1 in January 2020. Since then, I have found that weight has been creeping on - not drastic, just a pound or two every now and then.
I am getting married in August this year, and I got my dress in October. It fit perfectly and I loved it.

I went for a fitting/try on last week, and it was TIGHT. Basically, I’m stressing.

It’s made me realise I need to get a hold of this weight loss - and wanted to turn to my fellow type 1’s as I’m not sure how to approach it. I generally eat well and have a gym membership and go 3 times a week. I go for a walk everyday. I have a busy lifestyle with a 1 year old so .

My questions are
- did anyone else experience this issue when diagnosed?
- what was your best method for weight loss?
- did your methods of weight loss change after diagnosis

My side question is that I am getting a pump next month, will this affect my weight like my pens did ?
Thank you all so much for your help
Hello Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding! I was diagnosed 4 years ago type 1, I eat low carb so don’t over use insulin however whenever I am ill and have to take more insulin to counteract high BG and ketones and I put weight on and find it very difficult to lose those pounds again afterwards. I recently spoke with a very helpful nutritionist who specialises in diabetes and she recommended increasing the amount of exercise you personally do each day by 20%
If you try this and it works let me know! I am quite a bit older than you and have a torn hip cartilage which becomes very painful after a couple of weeks when I increase my exercise, I have lost a couple of pounds doing this on and off due to being a bit restricted by my hip problem.
I too will be very interested in any other ideas anybody posts.
 
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MissZButler

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When my blood sugars don't behave!
Hello Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding! I was diagnosed 4 years ago type 1, I eat low carb so don’t over use insulin however whenever I am ill and have to take more insulin to counteract high BG and ketones and I put weight on and find it very difficult to lose those pounds again afterwards. I recently spoke with a very helpful nutritionist who specialises in diabetes and she recommended increasing the amount of exercise you personally do each day by 20%
If you try this and it works let me know! I am quite a bit older than you and have a torn hip cartilage which becomes very painful after a couple of weeks when I increase my exercise, I have lost a couple of pounds doing this on and off due to being a bit restricted by my hip problem.
I too will be very interested in any other ideas anybody posts.

Thank you !
Yes - I’ve definitely made that connection too! It’s very different from my first time being poorly when I lost 1.5 stone (when first diagnosed)…. Now I usually put half a stone on! ‍♀️

I’m going to try cutting down my carbs this week and upping the exercise as you suggested. I’ll update you!
It’ll be good to see people different experiences and viewpoints
 
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ErinKeegan

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Hello! I'm going to get married too in 2 months and also nervous. My situation is a bit contrary, I'm losing weight. But I have some tips for you.
The general rule for healthy weight loss is to aim for A MAX of 1-2 lbs. per week. Because changing caloric intake and workout routines may require a reduction of insulin. Be careful! (I took it from a scientific article) I can't advise you eating habits, because they can be unhealthy for you, I think you should find a good nutritionist.
As for sport, I went jogging and cycling, but I felt unwell (you know nausea and dizziness), I needed to sit down, drink water or take an insulin injection (but sometimes there was no place where I could do it). My husband offered me to order a treadmill to our house, I chose one here https://houseandbeyond.org/best-compact-treadmill/ and I train 4 times a week, very pleased with my body and if I need to stop and sit down, I can do it anytime
I wish you good luck, happy wedding day! I believe your dress will be perfect for you that day