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- 136
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
Hi everyone,
I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes just over a month ago. Since being diagnosed, I have put on an awful lot of weight ( approximately 9kg) and most of it is around my tummy, and middle in general. my clothes don't fit me properly anymore, and I feel really out of shape.
I know it is normal to put on weight, once we start taking insulin, and our bodies begin metabolizing glucose after the previous periods of hyperglycaremia, and I was expecting this.
However, I would like to nip it in the bud as soon as possible, because I just feel better about myself when I am trim and in shape.
I would like to know if there are any other type 1's out there who have overcome this problem, and managed to lose and/or maintain weight since diagnosis, and how you do this. I know it all boils down to calories in vs calories out, but some tips would be helpful, particularly in terms of what type of diet you have used, exercise etc.
does it have to be a low carb diet that we use for weight loss? I've dabbled in reducing my carbs since being diagnosed... however I have quiet a busy job involving a fair bit of walking around during the day, and I just find i'm more on the ball when I have slow release carbs in me for breakfast
thanks for reading
I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes just over a month ago. Since being diagnosed, I have put on an awful lot of weight ( approximately 9kg) and most of it is around my tummy, and middle in general. my clothes don't fit me properly anymore, and I feel really out of shape.
I know it is normal to put on weight, once we start taking insulin, and our bodies begin metabolizing glucose after the previous periods of hyperglycaremia, and I was expecting this.
However, I would like to nip it in the bud as soon as possible, because I just feel better about myself when I am trim and in shape.
I would like to know if there are any other type 1's out there who have overcome this problem, and managed to lose and/or maintain weight since diagnosis, and how you do this. I know it all boils down to calories in vs calories out, but some tips would be helpful, particularly in terms of what type of diet you have used, exercise etc.
does it have to be a low carb diet that we use for weight loss? I've dabbled in reducing my carbs since being diagnosed... however I have quiet a busy job involving a fair bit of walking around during the day, and I just find i'm more on the ball when I have slow release carbs in me for breakfast
thanks for reading