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<blockquote data-quote="becca59" data-source="post: 1924372" data-attributes="member: 264425"><p>Hi Lydia. As others have said it is very early days. I am sure you are still getting over the shock. Also, I suspect you have not been feeling your best prior to diagnosis. As you start to feel better and get into the routine of Type 1 I am sure things will become easier. </p><p>As regards the weight. If you lost lots prior to diagnosis then you will put some back on as you will also have also lost muscle. It does not follow however that you will put it all back if there was an excess lost. That will be individual. I never did and have remained at a constant weight for 5 years now. The thing is if you eat to excess, particularly very high carb foods like cakes etc, then you will need to have more insulin and ultimately will put on weight. However, it is not the insulin it is the food that you are having to match. Eat healthily and the right amount you require to maintain your weight. You will be fine. Bolus insulin just matches what you eat. In fact mentally I found having to inject for meals made me think far more about what I was putting in my mouth. Also, I no longer snack or have the odd biscuit here and there just because I fancy it. </p><p>Good luck, be kind to yourself and keep asking questions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="becca59, post: 1924372, member: 264425"] Hi Lydia. As others have said it is very early days. I am sure you are still getting over the shock. Also, I suspect you have not been feeling your best prior to diagnosis. As you start to feel better and get into the routine of Type 1 I am sure things will become easier. As regards the weight. If you lost lots prior to diagnosis then you will put some back on as you will also have also lost muscle. It does not follow however that you will put it all back if there was an excess lost. That will be individual. I never did and have remained at a constant weight for 5 years now. The thing is if you eat to excess, particularly very high carb foods like cakes etc, then you will need to have more insulin and ultimately will put on weight. However, it is not the insulin it is the food that you are having to match. Eat healthily and the right amount you require to maintain your weight. You will be fine. Bolus insulin just matches what you eat. In fact mentally I found having to inject for meals made me think far more about what I was putting in my mouth. Also, I no longer snack or have the odd biscuit here and there just because I fancy it. Good luck, be kind to yourself and keep asking questions. [/QUOTE]
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