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Trips to the loo!

KimG

KimG

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Location
West Sussex
Type of diabetes
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
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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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?,
 
@Libbaloo I think it is the same with any weight loss diet, you need a calorie deficit of 3500 calories to lose 1lb. If you go back to your old eating habits then the likelihood you are going to regain the weight is high. Is the low carb diet for Diabetics purely about weight loss?

For me, this lifestyle change to a low carb diet has to be something I adopt for the rest of my life. Especially, if I want to maintain normal blood sugar levels. The weight loss I have experienced is an added bonus on top of all the other health benefits.
 
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
 
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