I was diagnosed 9 weeks ago as diabetic (probably type 2, still don't have the GAD test back yet). In the 3 weeks leading up to diagnosis I lost 15 pounds while massively overeating. I was started on Insulin in the hospital and immediately gained 3 pounds. I understand glycogen refilling and all that so this was expected.
As soon as I got home from hospital I started a strict diet (while being prescribed insulin). 1200-1500 calories per day while burning typically burning 4000. After the first week my calories were usually around 2000 per day while burning 3800-4400 (Fitbit). Didn't lose any weight at all for the first 3 weeks. 11 pounds in total lost since then but my total calorie deficit for the period has been 98,320, so should be 28 pounds. My blood sugar is well controlled, I count every calorie and walk 15000+ steps every day.
I don't get it. Its really really frustrating. I want to get rid of this as fast as possible. The only thing I can think of is that the insulin injections are stopping fat loss.
Is this a thing?
As soon as I got home from hospital I started a strict diet (while being prescribed insulin). 1200-1500 calories per day while burning typically burning 4000. After the first week my calories were usually around 2000 per day while burning 3800-4400 (Fitbit). Didn't lose any weight at all for the first 3 weeks. 11 pounds in total lost since then but my total calorie deficit for the period has been 98,320, so should be 28 pounds. My blood sugar is well controlled, I count every calorie and walk 15000+ steps every day.
I don't get it. Its really really frustrating. I want to get rid of this as fast as possible. The only thing I can think of is that the insulin injections are stopping fat loss.
Is this a thing?