diabetic weight loss

tamsuo
tamsuo Posts: 3
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Trying to get weight off being a diabetic!!!!

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  • Dom4less
    Dom4less Posts: 40 Member
    Hang in there! It's not easy but it is possible:-) It took me six weeks to lose 8 lbs but I have lost 2.5 inches on my tummy:-)
  • oldandhealthier
    oldandhealthier Posts: 449 Member
    Yes you can do it, it is just a little harder for us. I was diagnosed last july when I started my diet. Two months ago they took me off the meds so I know it can be done. Check Diabetic Living. com. (also a magazine) great articles and tips about what we are going through. Lots of good recipes too. Good luck and hang in there
  • PrimaveraEterna007
    PrimaveraEterna007 Posts: 242
    Ther are groups here in my fitness pal for diabetics. For type 1 and type 2. Good luck... You will motivation in there
  • tamsuo
    tamsuo Posts: 3
    Need to get motivated again! Type 2 diabetic on insulin and was on 1200 calorie diet for six weeks and didnt loose one pound. I also used my treadmill (wasnt exercising before diet). I cant walk fast or long due to back issues, but I walked it. I became so discouraged, I gave up.Any help or advise is appreciated!
  • 43932452
    43932452 Posts: 7,246 Member
    I'm fighting to get under 180 but I started
    out over 300#s and diagnosed w/ T2 as well.
    My labs are next week .. TBC on the numbers
    but I know things are better .. you too can do it ..
    add me if you'de like support. :)
  • Marll
    Marll Posts: 904 Member
    A lot of the advice given by doctors is horrible for diabetics and many times worsens the condition (for Type 2s).

    Eating low calorie diets that are also laced with carbs galore, sugars, etc. do nothing except keep you on medication and potentially insulin.

    Eat more, but make carbs much less a part of you diet. Ditch cardio in favor of interval training with sprints and weight lifting, or just walk each day. All of these things are well known to help increase insulin sensitivity (and therefore regulate blood sugar and weight better).
  • tamsuo
    tamsuo Posts: 3
    Well Im back again to try to loose weight! I gave up for a long time but started back up again last week and as usual no weight comes off! take insulin, watching what i eat, but its not happening. Already feeling aprehensive

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