weight loss

Hi, Eight months ago, my son was diagnosed with T1D. A month or so before diagnosis he weighed 35 kgs (77 lbs). When diagnosed he weighed 30 kg (66 lbs). Some two-three months after diagnosis he regained 2-3 kg. He has grown taller since then, probably some 4-5 cm (2 in.), but he has not gained...

Hi! I've recently started to do slimming world, I'm only following the plan from home not going to meetings. I'm wondering if anyone knows if I would have to syn hypo treatments? I'm hoping and thinking not!

Hello fellow T2's. Some quick background: I was diagnosed about 3-4 months ago and have been on Metformin since then, That was until yesterday. I have been suffering somewhat from what I now know are a couple of known side effects of the medication, namely A bad taste in my mouth and reduced...

Hi all, I just wanted to share my story. I started out with GD when I was pregnant with my now-seven-year-old. In 2012, it was confirmed that I'd gone into T2 and in September 2015, that became Insulin Dependent. I spiralled into depression. I was getting extremely despondent that the NHS...

Ever since I started this low carb diet I have been having trouble going to the bathroom, number 2. What is the cause of this? What can I do to make this better on a daily basis. I take fiber but it doesn't seem to be helping. I eat lettuce too, salads with it once a day. As of right now I go a...

Hi all, I am a Type One diabetic and looking for some advice. I do Lindy Hop (1940s Dancing) twice a week and really enjoying it, but find I am not as fit as I used to be. I'm looking to reduce my weight by around a stone (I eat healthy) and tone up the top half of my body. Has anyone got any...

I have high insulin resistance and I am currently on no medications. How many carbs should I eat a day to lose weight weekly. My diet is mostly protein and low carb right now. Also does fat cause trouble with insulin? I wanted to try keto because I heard from one source that eating fat helps you...

I've lost seven pounds on a low carb diet in the past 3 weeks. I have insulin resistance and I am not on any medications. I eat under 60 carbs a day. Just recently my weight was at 225 and now it is at 226. I have flirted with a little more carbs recently maybe at 70. How many carbs should...

I have insulin resistance, pretty high almost tipping the scale. I recently made life changes in past three weeks and went on a low carb diet. I went from 232 pounds to 225 pounds within that time frame. However this week I haven't dropped weight at all. I gained a pound. I have been having...

My main goal is to lose weight. I haven't been able to at all since and before I've been diagnosed. I just switched to a low carb diet, keeping my carbs under or a little over 50 grams daily, and eating mostly protein and salad. I've done this for two days with exercise and the scale hasn't...

I have insulin resistance. My insulin level fasting is 24/25. I've been having trouble losing the hundred pounds I put on for more than a year now. I eat pretty healthy and I do exercise, sometimes I eat carbs. But when I do or don't eat carbs it doesn't make much of a difference. I went to a...

This may seem confusing or inappropriate to start, though having done what I'm discussing before with success, still carb counting. ,,,,,,,,,I'm wanting to commit to this fully, this time round!! Please continue reading to get a better understanding!! I've registered & begun attending a Weight...

Help me guys to let me know is my weight loss of half kg each day from last 4 days is good / bad i am diabetic. I am not overweight i am currently ( previously was 57.8 ) 55.8 kg in 50 years of age i am female with 5.4 inch of height. my last sugar level was normal ‘128′ 15 days back. how can i...

Hi, I'm a 23 year old girl with a job that pretty much leaves me with no free time. I recently started taking my insulin again after feeling depressed for a very long time and I didn't want to admit I was having a 'burn out'. What I quickly realised was that I was developing something called...

I was just awarded the trophy "Addicted!" for posting a lot. While I am always glad to get awards it made me stop and think. Why do I post so much-I think I m addicted to the support here. It just feels so good to exchange posts with people who are struggling with some of the same issues that I...

Hiya, I'm T1 diabetic and looking to loose weight. I have signed up for the Body Coach 90 day plan which is a low carb very high protein diet. I've tried out a few initial recipes and have noticed a rise in my blood ketone levels. My kidney function is all normal but am concerned about going...

Hi All, Let me introduce myself, my name is Reggie Souza, I’m 41 years old. The reason that I joined this community is to share my journey with you all and at the same time learn from you. I always have been a healthy person; love outdoors, sports (soccer, volleyball, running, etc.). I used to...

After 10 Minutes: 10 teaspoons of sugar enter your body. That is 100% of daily need, you won't vomit due to massive amount of sugar because phosphoric acid holds back the taste. After 20 Minutes: Your blood sugar spikes insulin is released.You liver quickly responds and transforms all available...

I have been obsessing over protein levels this week. I am going to post this as a thread because I am interested in what other people have to say on it as well. Do not feel that you have to respond to everything just let me know if anything jumps out as you. I have some long standing kidney...

This is my first time posting so go easy on me guys ! I've hovered around the fringes since being diagnosed almost 18 months ago, reading the brilliantly helpful suggestions and some amazing success stories but never felt a strong enough urge to post anything until today. You all - with your...