Desperate to lose weight!

[JeanetteBlanchette]

You can control your blood sugar with the healthy diet and exercise, also it will help in controlling weight...
You can take help of slimming pills like regenon generic works great for me in obesity control...

 

[jodie_2012]

Sorry for the lack of replays on this thread everyone! Thank you all for your help and advice. since posting this i have completed the carb counting course and now have a much better control over my blood sugars! I'm amazed at how much more insulin I was taking to what I needed but yet wasn't having hypos! Crazy. and I've also joined slimming world and in 3 weeks have lost 10lb! So I'm feeling pretty positive at the moment. I'm sure it'll be a long journey to get where I want to be but I rely on this form for help & advice all the time. Thank you so much everyone

 

[dhne14426]

Hi I have always struggled weight wise and I have been a type 1 diabetic for 43 years now and I have lost nearly 3 stone with slimmingworld In around a year and a half .... As I am on a sliding scale during the day I adjust it myself and my long acting insulin before I go to bed I have had to drop gradually too. I still need my carbohydrates such as potatoes, rice ect but I hardly eat bread but that is my choice.
I was very apprehensive when I first joined slimming world I didn't think I would get on with it but now I find it adequate for my needs, but you must remember everyone is different!
Like I say now I am on hardly ant insulin during the day and less at night too.
If you need any more info or advice if I can help you I will. Take care x

I am trying to lose weight my wife is doing slimming world so I am trying to if it a try I have tryed before so hope I can lose some weight

 

[mazziny]

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Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and I'm looking for some advise. I have been a type 1 diabetic for just over a year now and since being diagnosed I have gained around a stone and a half. I am overweight and desperately need to shift a few pounds. Since being diagnosed I have only seen my diabetic nurse twice and my consultant once which was almost a year ago now since I've seen either, It's a nightmare trying to get an appointment at my clinic, I'm awaiting a letter to attend the carb counting course. But right now I just feel like I need some help and guidance as I'm really struggling. What diets would you recommend? I've heard about slimming world, is there any of you that have a success story? I am looking to lose around 5 stone which feels impossible at the moment. I'm sorry for rambling on but I feel like I have no management at the moment! Thank you

HI my names maria I'm type 2 for a year and a half I have joined slimming world in seven weeks I have lost 5lb. This is brilliant as one of my diabetic tablets make me hungry all the time . So although I stick to slimming world I also dont as I'm always hungry. I would lose loads if I didn't have this tablet which is being reviewed next month. I hope this helps

 

[TrevorMurphy1]

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and I'm looking for some advise. I have been a type 1 diabetic for just over a year now and since being diagnosed I have gained around a stone and a half. I am overweight and desperately need to shift a few pounds. Since being diagnosed I have only seen my diabetic nurse twice and my consultant once which was almost a year ago now since I've seen either, It's a nightmare trying to get an appointment at my clinic, I'm awaiting a letter to attend the carb counting course. But right now I just feel like I need some help and guidance as I'm really struggling. What diets would you recommend? I've heard about slimming world, is there any of you that have a success story? I am looking to lose around 5 stone which feels impossible at the moment. I'm sorry for rambling on but I feel like I have no management at the moment! Thank you

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and I'm looking for some advise. I have been a type 1 diabetic for just over a year now and since being diagnosed I have gained around a stone and a half. I am overweight and desperately need to shift a few pounds. Since being diagnosed I have only seen my diabetic nurse twice and my consultant once which was almost a year ago now since I've seen either, It's a nightmare trying to get an appointment at my clinic, I'm awaiting a letter to attend the carb counting course. But right now I just feel like I need some help and guidance as I'm really struggling. What diets would you recommend? I've heard about slimming world, is there any of you that have a success story? I am looking to lose around 5 stone which feels impossible at the moment. I'm sorry for rambling on but I feel like I have no management at the moment! Thank you

Hi,
Normally at your surgery one of the doctors will be a champion in diabetes. Find out who it is and make an appointment. Tell them your concerns. Im not convinced you should be playing about with your insulin levels yourself.I did as Im suggesting because I'm type 2 but badly managed. I am under my hospital and go there every 6 months and get guidance from a specialist who advices me on medication. Appointment tomorrow. Make a nuisance of yourself. Be realistic though if you want to get better levels then you have to take some responsibility of what you put in your mouth. Im the worlds worst because I suffer from depression and comfort eat. I recognise this in myself and i'm trying hypnotherapy amongst other things. You should have been given the telephone number for the diabetes specialist nurses at your local hospital.The surgery will help you with these numbers and the nurses are available for advice daily.

 

[Catherinethompson]

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and I'm looking for some advise. I have been a type 1 diabetic for just over a year now and since being diagnosed I have gained around a stone and a half. I am overweight and desperately need to shift a few pounds. Since being diagnosed I have only seen my diabetic nurse twice and my consultant once which was almost a year ago now since I've seen either, It's a nightmare trying to get an appointment at my clinic, I'm awaiting a letter to attend the carb counting course. But right now I just feel like I need some help and guidance as I'm really struggling. What diets would you recommend? I've heard about slimming world, is there any of you that have a success story? I am looking to lose around 5 stone which feels impossible at the moment. I'm sorry for rambling on but I feel like I have no management at the moment! Thank you

Hi I am type 1 had it for 20 years . I've gained weight over the years . Joined slimming world 5 month ago and I have lost 2.5 stone , I would recommend slimming world as u don't have to cut anything out . Still got another 2.5 stone to go .

 

[DomPirate]

I've managed to lose a lot of weight by making sure I walk everywhere, no longer cycle or bus. Make two journeys, one to shop, one to the post office, where as would have done 1 round trip before.
Aim at 12,500 steps a day, that with healthier eating has gone some way to dropping my weight.

 

[Pipey]

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and I'm looking for some advise. I have been a type 1 diabetic for just over a year now and since being diagnosed I have gained around a stone and a half. I am overweight and desperately need to shift a few pounds. Since being diagnosed I have only seen my diabetic nurse twice and my consultant once which was almost a year ago now since I've seen either, It's a nightmare trying to get an appointment at my clinic, I'm awaiting a letter to attend the carb counting course. But right now I just feel like I need some help and guidance as I'm really struggling. What diets would you recommend? I've heard about slimming world, is there any of you that have a success story? I am looking to lose around 5 stone which feels impossible at the moment. I'm sorry for rambling on but I feel like I have no management at the moment! Thank you

Hi,
I'm Type 2 with a sugar reading between 6 & 8 using One Touch Select Plus and taking one100mg Sitagliptin per day.
Since loosing weight 6 years ago I had put on 1st 4lb in weight. I made an appt to see my diabetic nurse and she told me about the NHS Health Trainers. I contacted my local group and was put on a diet of my choice and chose low fat and low sugar. The Health Trainers course was originally for 12 weeks on a one to one basis every two weeks at my local library for which I have nearly completed 10 of them. In that time I've lost approximately 11lb.
I've since joined another group on an 8 week course called MY WEEKLY HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS GROUP - you get weighed and discuss your food diary which is done on a one to one (like WeightWatchers) but the NHS group is free. And you can follow up after the course finishes.

 

[Susikav]

For jodi_2012

I'm Type 2 and on medication.

At work you come under the Disability Discrimination Act as I was when I was diagnosed, which you already may know. you are entitled to break times to be able to do your work - eat little but often. Also you are allowed time off for visits to doctor or hospital without using your annual leave or time off in lieu (TOIL) - have a look at the Disability Discrimination Act.

Allow yourself breakfast before you leave home - it's the important meal of the day.

Porridge is high in carbs but very low in sugar. Rice, pasta, bread are high in carbs but again low in sugar. Meat and fish has no carbs or sugar. I've only been with the Health Trainer for 11 days and in that time I've been on the Internet and found what's high in sugar and carbs. Go into Google and type in "How much sugar in ..." or "How much carbs in ...", and make a list of all the foods in your fridge and cupboard- look at the labels in the cupboards and Internet the fridge and freezer

Ask your diabetic nurse to refer you to a NHS Trust Health Trainer or Nutritionist. I've lost 5lb in 11 days.

Hi Pipey.... I am D2, take no meds and control with diet.... I think you'll find that if you test before, and two hours after, eating porridge your BG will be high - mine sky-rockets... all grains will do the same thing... brown or white, makes no difference... if you want to lose weight you have to stop eating them... too much protein is not goo either... no starchy vegetables.... and juice is pure sugar... if you see 'sugar-free' on a product you are buying, don't buy it... or 'low-fat' either... The NHS diet will not help you as they recommend lots of carbs, which are turned into sugar once they are eaten...

 

[flying2]

What kind of work do you where you are unable to eat for 7-8 hours? I don't think fasting that long while working every day is healthy for anyone and it might be contributing to the problems you are having. If it's necessary to eat every 4-5 hours for the management of your T1 then as far as I know you should be legally entitled to a meal break?

I'm tagging @noblehead and @Spiker as they are T1s and may be able to make suggestions on what you can do with your insulin regime while you wait for the carb counting course.

I think it's a shame that your diabetes service makes T1s wait for so long to see someone. I thought T1s should be able to get help whenever they need it.

Regarding the legality of entitlement to meal breaks. One would think that in an eight hour period one is entitled to a meal break. What I do know is that by law employers have to accommodate health and disabilities, and make allowances to help an employee carry out their duties. If T1's need to eat at regular intervals for health reasons then an employer would have to work with the employee on this and make allowances. Any good employer would happily do this in any case.

 

[LilyBlue]

Hi and welcome,

I'm Type 2 and med free, so have no idea about insulin. However, from your typical diet I can say there are far too many carbs there if you want to lose weight. Loads of carbs in porridge, bread, rice, potatoes and pasta, and none of these is doing your blood sugars any good either! Too many carbs = weight gain.

Hello !! And what is your blood sugar level ? I mean, how is you blood sugar level mmol/L ?!

 

[Bluetit1802]

Hello !! And what is your blood sugar level ? I mean, how is you blood sugar level mmol/L ?!

It's very good thanks! How's yours?

 

[LucySW]

Hmmm. Haven't read whole thread, but if the Jason Fung intermittent fasting approach works for you, then once your basal insulin rate is right, fasting for 7 to 8 hrs should be really good for you. You carry Dextrosols and/or emergency stabilising stuff, yes?

 

[LucySW]

Should be really good for you because it will reset your insulin metabolism.

 

[taylorbrown]

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and I'm looking for some advise. I have been a type 1 diabetic for just over a year now and since being diagnosed I have gained around a stone and a half. I am overweight and desperately need to shift a few pounds. Since being diagnosed I have only seen my diabetic nurse twice and my consultant once which was almost a year ago now since I've seen either, It's a nightmare trying to get an appointment at my clinic, I'm awaiting a letter to attend the carb counting course. But right now I just feel like I need some help and guidance as I'm really struggling. What diets would you recommend? I've heard about slimming world, is there any of you that have a success story? I am looking to lose around 5 stone which feels impossible at the moment. I'm sorry for rambling on but I feel like I have no management at the moment! Thank you

Hi , what i can suggest you is to balance your food , try to avoid fat food also,and drink too much water, i hope it will be helpful for you.

 

[robertconroy]

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