Type 1 Diabetes and Losing Weight

Hi,

I am also Type 1, on an insulin pump. I have 2 children, and am trying to lose those last few pounds that I gained. It's so frustrating at times to try and control my blood sugar and exercise!

I've been t1 for 20 years now.

Over the last year I've lost 40kg and halved my insulin

Hi,

I am also Type 1, on an insulin pump. I have 2 children, and am trying to lose those last few pounds that I gained. It's so frustrating at times to try and control my blood sugar and exercise!

Hi, I understand its frustrating but just write a good clear log of food, exercise and insulin when your training, try doing this in the two weeks after your menstrual cycle (sorry to mention it but it makes a lot of difference). It will take a few months to work out a pattern but when you've got it you will lose weight. Just stick to the same type and amount of exercise and food intake when training. just remember the last few pounds are the hardest, oh and don't eat ANY BREAD that's the killer. ;-)

Hi, everyone! I have been a T1 for 30 years and am now 35 years old. I'm a stay-at-home mom with 2 kids who are my joy. I wear a Minimed pump and have for 15 years or so. Would love to have any of you as friends. There are very few who understand the difficulty of losing weight and having diabetes. I've decided that patience is key to this one. I was successful at losing weight several years ago. After my 2 pregnancies, I've really put on a significant amount of weight. My goal is to lose enough weight to have one more baby. :happy: Please add me!

Hi. Have you had your thyroid check? ask your doctor to do it, its only a blood test...

Sounds like you have it well under control, Well Done.
Do you find that you sometimes need to start all over again? I need to change my patterns about 4 times a year. Think I'm due a re work now.

i've been T1 for about 9 years now, diagnosed when I was 22.

I've been training solidly for the past few months and loosing weight slowly but steadily. I think it's just the balance of adjusting your insulin intake with your exercise levels. It can be frustrating, but don't be afraid to tinker with your insulin doses, you will be surprised how much less insulin you can use when training hard. When I first started running I found I was getting a lot of hypo's, even though testing regularly & snacking constantly. I just had to lower my dose on the days I knew I was going to train hard.

While the weight lose is slow, the plus side of feeling fit and on top of your sugar levels (plus using less insulin) is defiantly worth the hard work. I started off running 3 times a week, for about 30min at a time. The difference that made to my everyday well being was enormous.

Hi - been a t1 for 15 years & diagnosed as an
Adult. Started the OmniPod wireless pump 4 yrs
ago. I never wanted the pump because of the
tubing and hassle... I LOVE this pump! Shower,
Swim & pay no attention to it! The meter/personal
device even tracks any insulin on board & automatically
adjusts your bolus amount accordingly. Slight weight
gain but due to age/slower metabolism Activity/exercise
is key. Glad to find the group -

I'm a type 1 diabetic too and I'm desperately trying to lose weight! Any tips?

Hi everyone
Diabetic for 14 years, and have recently increased long term insulin by almost double! Much better contra, but gained a decent amount of weight. Feel like crying any advice greatly appreciated...x

G'day from me

I am another type 1 who is struggling with weight loss - tried WW/SW/low carb and now trying calorie counting.. it's so damn hard.

My A1c is 9.2 at the moment and have extensive retinopathy.

Would love some T1 friends x

Hey guys, im a 16 year old, determined to lose weight. i have had diatetes since i was 7 years old. i am currently about 72 kilos with my height being 165cm. the last few years i have tried everything i can to lose weight. i find myself hardly eating anything and still packing on the kilos. i eat a healthy diet and if anything, i would find myself not eating enough. im always up early to exercise, i do a 30 minute walk before school every morning and i run when i come home from school and i do this every single day, even weekends. it is physically draining me and i find myself not enjoying it as much as i used to, it has become something "I MUST" do. so exercise doesnt seem to be the issue and either does what im eating. so what could it be? anyone got any ideas? i take split doses of novorapid and levemir. the doeses in the morning are quite high and of a night time they are fairly low, so when you add it all up it seems to be reasonably even. any advice and help would be greatly appreciated.

Get your thyroid checked cause if your barely eating anything then YOU DO lose weight. Except if maybe you have hypothyroid and it's not treated.

Hey everyone, i'm a fellow type 1, have been for about 6 years now & i've dramatically put weight on since my diagnosis. I go to the gym regularly and eat extremely healthy but nothing seems to be budging. Luckily i've stopped putting weight on but that's about all i've managed to do.
I've been eating less calories and tracking it on the my fitness pal app & it's saying that now i'm not eating enough calories and am putting my body in 'starvation mode' but i definitely eat enough. Could anyone tell me how many calories they usually eat a day on this app and whether they've had any weight loss from this? i'm really struggling! x

Hi I never knew there was so many type 1 diabetics on here!
I've used the programme on my phone for a while now and never knew you could talk to people
I've only recently started controlling my diabetes as I carb count now and I've nearly died a few times over the past couple of years
Due to diabetes not being controlled properly.

I was diagnosed when I was 5 I have had it 16 years!
I quit smoking and started the gym and cycling and feeling better than ever!
I would still like help I've lost a stone in 8 weeks
I do struggle to loose weight like a '' normal '' person does it's so frustrating

I am hoping finding people like me will
Help me and keep me motivated

I have had T1 for 20 years. I'm so over it I could scream. I am 41 years old and using a pump. The older I get the more weight i gain and I cannot seem to stop it! I am even a FITNESS TRAINER!. I workout 6 -7 days a week, mixing it up with Kickboxing and Functional intensity training. I have gotten rid of gluten in my diet, most dairy, and NOW i decided to go completely bread and grain free. My blood sugars are, as of this week, better than ever b/c of it. I was an 8.2 A1C at my last appt and I had to make a change. I have so much scar tissue built up from pumping that the Doc thought that may be the reason.... well it wasn't. I was eating way too many carbs. I am now using MFP to track carbs and fat and protein. i am eating as clean as I can. I am eating under 70-80 carbs a day and only in fruit and veggie carbs. I have increased healthy fats. In a NORMAL person.. this should make them lose weight. But for ME... as usual.... it's not working. Sooooo... what's a T1 to do??? I have the BS under control.. so what;s up with the weight? I am now taking half the insulin I was last week due to the lowering of the carbs... so what gives?
Feel free to add me.. I need some support and help, too! Suggestions from any professionals?

Hello All,

I am also a T1 diabetic and finding it really hard o lose weight. I am on a pump and find it hard to adjust my settings and find I undo all my hard work by having a hypo

I have managed to lose just over a stone but still have a stone and a half to lose and this has taken me around 7 months so tough going.

How does everyone else manage - do you find by reducing food intake you have more hypos? what do you use to treat it? Is there anything other than checking your blood every 2min

Thanks for all your help xx