Weight control

[Richard2287]

Hi everyone new here just wondering anybody got tips to losing weight . Finding it very difficult at mo to shift any since my basal dose has gone to 50 units

 

[Daibell]

Hi. Have you reduced the carbs in your diet? This can be vital even when on insulin. Just reduce the carbs until you stop gaining weight

 

[Richard2287]

I have only have cards with evening meal

 

[Jaylee]

Hi everyone new here just wondering anybody got tips to losing weight . Finding it very difficult at mo to shift any since my basal dose has gone to 50 units

Hi,

Welcome to the forum.

What insulins are you prescribed?
Apart from your basal dose change, has anything else altered?

 

[Juicyj]

It's easy to fall into the trap of watching carb intake when using insulin, but it's watching the calories that's more important, low carbs like cheese/proteins can be high in calories, eating more lean meat/white meat and green vegs so reducing calories is the best way to lose weight, combined with exercise.

 

[Antje77]

Hi. Have you reduced the carbs in your diet? This can be vital even when on insulin. Just reduce the carbs until you stop gaining weight

I want to add a very important heads up to this:

Reducing carbs means adjusting your insulin doses. Do not reduce carbs unless you're comfortable adjusting your doses to the food you eat.
If you are on fixed doses of insulin before meals you may go dangerously low if you reduce the carbs.

I don't know about the best way to lose weight.