Newbee - type 1 diabetic struggling

angieang79

Hello all!!

I'm new here. Anyone here a type 1 diabetic? I have been struggling with15 lbs for the past 7 years. Now its escalated to 25. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong or if anything that I'm doing is right.

Carlene958

Hi,
I am also a type 1 diabetic. I was diagnosed 25 years ago.
I gained quite a bit of weight when I was put on an insulin pump.
For a long time I did not realize that if my basal insulin along with meal
Insulin we not correct I would gain weight. I finally talked to
My diabetes team about the problem and we worked on adjusting
my doses. I found that if I gave a dose that was not correctly
matched to what I ate I would have episodes where I would have lows and then
needed more food. Sometimes I would over eat during a low and then
need more insulin to treat the high. This cycle caused me to gain weight
over the years that now I'm trying to take off. You may want to
talk with your team and see if an adjustment may be needed.

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kandrews24

Welcome. My husband is a type 1 (but very thin). I probably don't have anything to add but I sure understand (as a loving observer) the many struggles of type 1 (and how it is nothing like type 2). MFP is a wonderful place and the tools are just awesome. Check out the recipe feature. My husband loves that I can enter a recipe and tell him the carb and fiber info. I love it for the nutrician and calorie info. Feel free to add me as a friend if you like.

derbylea

I have type one. I have put on over 45 pounds since being diagnosed (in my early 20's). Its been a struggle trying to get it off. I use a pump and like another poster is saying you have to adjust your basal rate and your insulin at meals because too much insulin just makes the fat hold on more and also leads to those low blood sugar binges. It certainly adds another unfortunate twist to weightloss.

KarahClifford

Yes! It can be a real challenge but it is totally doable! The hard part is that there is more to think about! If you are on a pump there are things you can do with your basil rates to prevent lows while working out, and lows for when you are finished! If you have any specific questions feel free to add me and ask!

pivacarta33

Hi- New to site. Type 1, pump wearing diabetic wondering what I should eat before working out so I don't have a hypoglycemic episode during workout times. Any help would be great.