Type 1: Trouble losing weight.

[PkBhoy84]

I've really struggled to lose weight since I was diagnosed with type 1, two years ago. The diabetic nurses are thinking about changing my long lasting insulin and they also want to talk about getting a pump?

 

[catapillar]

I've really struggled to lose weight since I was diagnosed with type 1, two years ago. The diabetic nurses are thinking about changing my long lasting insulin and they also want to talk about getting a pump?

Did you loose weight pre diagnosis? Have you had antibody testing to confirm your type 1 diagnosis? Previous posts suggest you are on metformin as well so presumably you havesome insulin resistance - that insulin resistance might be causing a problem with weight loss?

Or feeding the insulin might mean you are having to take on more calories. Have you done basal testing to check your basal dose is working for you?

 

[azure]

What long-acting insulin are you on?

Can you give us an idea of a normal day's food and insulin for you ?

 

[Bebo321]

I've really struggled to lose weight since I was diagnosed with type 1, two years ago. The diabetic nurses are thinking about changing my long lasting insulin and they also want to talk about getting a pump?

You may find it difficult to lose weight if you are using a lot of insulin. By changing to a pump, the insulin is being infused in tiny amounts during the day and the total amount you use generally lowers when compared to injecting.
Following a low carb diet (ideally around 50 - 100g per day) will also help you to lose weight quickly along with increasing activity. Check with your HCP before making any significant changes to your diet/activity however.

 

[Daibell]

Weight gain when on insulin is very often due to eating too many carbs. Have you set yourself a daily carb limit? I wouldn't have expected either an insulin change or a pump to be worth doing unless you have reduced the carbs and failed

 

[azure]

@PkBhoy84 Can you give us a little more info about your diet and insulin?