Type 2 Increasing weight with T2

[Livefree]

Hi Everyone i was diagnosed T2 last year and have been struggling to keep BG under control. I have lost around 30 lbs and i am a little underweight now. So i need your inputs on how to increase my weight as i look too skinny now. 20 of those 30 lbs i lost was due to diabetes and 10lbs because os LCHF.

 

[Tophat1900]

What makes you think you lost 20lbs due to diabetes?

 

[Kittycat_7_]

Hi,
I lost weight too because of high blood glucose. You could ask to see a dietitian.
Try eating more protein.
How are your BM's if you test?
Take care

 

[ziggy_w]

Hi @Livefree,

Try increasing your fat. Usually cheese and nuts work well.

 

[Robbity]

If you're a T2, eating LCHF and also losing weight, definitely try a bit more fatty food. But it may also be worth seeing your DSN or GP too.

Robbity

 

[Bluetit1802]

To compensate for the loss in calories from carbs (if you have cut your carbs), you have to increase the calories from the only two other sources - fats and protein. I was able to add a few pounds and then stabilise mainly by adding extra eggs and cheese, plus butter. It was a tricky balancing act, and took me several weeks to find the right balance, but got there in the end. That was over 3 years ago and I have maintained ever since.

It is not a good idea to increase fats unless you are low carb. Carbs plus fats is not at all wise.

 

[Resurgam]

If you like it try Greek yogurt, full fat, with desiccated coconut and a small amount of any mix of frozen fruit which is low carb enough for you to cope with - the one I get is 6.9 percent carbs. mix in the coconut then add the berries and leave to mature for a little while - otherwise the coconut is a bit hard and dry for my tastes. It is easy to eat as a dessert but I need to use a small bowl or it will increase my weight.
I should definitely still be losing weight.
Remember, though, that looking thin is relative - just because the average person is a bit heavy these days it is not something to be sought after.