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Losing 80+ lbs with T1D

Saltwaterinmyveins
Saltwaterinmyveins Posts: 7 Member
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Hi all, I'm a 29 year old female with Type 1. I was diagnosed when I was 20, so I've had it for about 9 years. In the beginning I was not told about the weight gain from insulin, and continued my bad eating habits and gained a tremendous amount of weight back (I lost a lot rapidly before I was diagnosed). Because of my weight, my body is so resistant to insulin. I was on Jardiance (prescribed off label) which helped tremendously, but my Endo just pulled me off because of the issue with it causing people to go into DKA. I'm trying to lower my carb intake as much as possible, and do indoor cycling 4-5 times a week. I feel like I'm fighting a losing battle and am looking for advice/tips on how to lose weight while dealing with the insulin resistance. Any help is appreciated, thanks!!

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  • etfan
    etfan Posts: 133 Member
    Saltwaterinmyveins wrote: »
    Hi all, I'm a 29 year old female with Type 1. I was diagnosed when I was 20, so I've had it for about 9 years. In the beginning I was not told about the weight gain from insulin, and continued my bad eating habits and gained a tremendous amount of weight back (I lost a lot rapidly before I was diagnosed). Because of my weight, my body is so resistant to insulin. I was on Jardiance (prescribed off label) which helped tremendously, but my Endo just pulled me off because of the issue with it causing people to go into DKA. I'm trying to lower my carb intake as much as possible, and do indoor cycling 4-5 times a week. I feel like I'm fighting a losing battle and am looking for advice/tips on how to lose weight while dealing with the insulin resistance. Any help is appreciated, thanks!!

    I’m on pump and also very resistant. My endo put me on metformin and that seems to help. Exercise also helps as does lowering carbs but looks like you have those covered

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