Trips to the loo!

Hello

I've noticed since I started LCHF on Monday, that I have been doing 'no. 1's' 5/6 times a night, a little more than before. Some visits are minuscule other are not! I lost a stone prior to diagnosis on Monday, so I can't see it's stored up water. I perspire a lot as I'm on Citalopram too, so I drink to compensate as well. I'm baffled. Has anyone else had similar issues?

I'm still very tired and lethargic too. I need to get a grip.

One good thing I have noticed for now, is taking Metformin after you have eaten seems to lessoned problems with 'no. 2's'

photognut said:

Hi Kim,

Yes, the no 1's can get a little active!! you do need to drink plenty of water while low carbing. Here are a couple of links that will help explain what is going on. http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/43067073.php and http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/43067073.php the web site is a wealth of information, one of the best I've come across.

It will get better

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That's a very good website, thank you

Libbaloo said:

I went to the sites you mentioned and started t feel anxious about the low carb approach I have just started. It has to be a way of life or I understand you can gain more weight than you lose if you lose control on the diet. Any thoughts please?,

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Yes it will be a lifestyle change but to keep levels down and lose some weight because of diabetes is a MUST. Weight watchers, and Slimming World are fine for non diabetics, but you can still put on weight if you lose control of those diets. I would rather have a diet that helps for the condition I have and be in control of it. I don't want my symptoms to get worse, so I HAVE to be in control.

You will get used to it. I know it's hard, look for the positives not the negatives, treat it as a change not a challenge. Do lots of reading and keep asking questions, I know it's scary, but you have to ask yourself 'do I want Diabetic Complications?' There's no more incentive than that. You will get a lot of support from this forum . Kim