Water retention

[Julia]

Hi there,
I have been low carbing for a month now and despite having flu my levels have been great. My only problem is the weight gain. As it has come on suddenly - almost 10 lb now I think it is water retention. Looking up on google lots of type 1 seem to suffer from this and people using Humalog. Has anyone changed their meds to stop it or know of any treatments. I am on about 30 -40 g of carb a day, no alchohol and only a few lapses ( 1 biccy) in a month.
Any help would be great,

Julia x

 

[cugila]

Hi Julia.

Whilst water retention as you describe it can possibly be related to Insulin's, and various medications, there are also many other non - Diabetic related reasons for this.

I would advise you to see your GP and discuss.

Ken.

 

[DiaBetty]

Could it be to do with the heat we have had lately? My legs always swell up when it is hot.