Diabetes and weight loss

petersaxton · August 2013

I was diagnosed with diabetes last year. On 6 August 2013 I read this article
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2385179/I-reversed-diabetes-just-11-days--going-starvation-diet.html
All the people on the diet reverse diabetes

I decided to try the diet. I bought some meal replacement shakes but they do nothing for me.
I have two bowls of soup at 120 calories each,
a meal of cucumber, tomatoes and radishes which may be 100 calories,
I may nibble carrots, which may be another 100 calories and
if I can manage it, a meal replacement shake which is just over 200 calories
I try to drink a lot of water but I only seem to drink about 1.5 litres a day

I'll take the dog for a brisk walk for 45 minutes
but the rest of the time I am sitting in my home office working as an accountant

I am 61 years old
from around 20 to 40 years I played football and tennis and weighed about 82 kgs
but from about 40 I stopped exercise and concentrated on my business

On 6 August I was 126 kg
and today, 21 August I am 117 kg

I lost 6 kg in the first week and now my weight loss rate has halved

I'm very happy how I am doing
I have taken medical advice and I was told there was no reason why I couldn't continue
My wife and most other people seem to think everything is fine
I don't feel bad at all
but two people I know keep saying that I should stop before I make myself ill
I'm supposed to have tests in mid-October to review my diabetes
I was told that there's no point in bringing the tests forward as it takes time for the results to note the effect.

Has anybody got any advice please?

prgirl39 · August 2013

I have never heard that you can reverse diabetes, but you can control it. I am not a big fan of drastic diets but I have tried them and for me the results have been temporary. Right now I am eating right, lots of healthy food and exercising and it is working for me. If you have talked to your doctor and he/she says is fine then by all means keep doing it. Some programs work for some people. Glad you are feeling better and that this is working for you.

keithmustloseweight · August 2013

My only advice (since I have no factual about diabetic life) is to take some of the replies below with a grain of salt. There can be a fair bit of bro-science and girl-science on these forums. Then research further, without falling into the trap of discounting things because you don't like the sound of it.

JaxDemon · August 2013

A guy I speak to on another forum as just been diagnosed with Diabetes. He's eating Keto style so less than 50g carbs per day. Something you might want to look at.

Patriots96 · August 2013

Not sure what type of diabetic you are. If you are a Type II, then losing weight will help and could put your diabetes where it is controlled solely with diet. If you are a Type I, then no amount of weight loss will get rid of it. I am a Type 1, diagnosed at age 22. (I am 40 now). I got myself down to a healthy weight and never came off of insulin. I do take less insulin when I lose weight, and am definitely healthier, but my diabetes will never go away. I need a new pancreas for that. Either way, don't give up on losing weight as it is good for you no matter which type you are. Most folks don't know the difference between the 2 types of diabetes and think they know more than they really do. I like to educate those folks, if they are willing to listen. after almost 19 years as a diabetic, doing first shots, then insulin pens, and finally the insulin pump, I am confident I know what I am talking about. I also had 2 healthy pregnancies during that time. (my kids are 17 and 12 now) I am trying to lose about 30 more pounds, have lost 25 so far (most prior to joining MFP). I would recommend you talk to your doctor to get clarification on which type you have and then ask for advice on what diet changes he recommends for you. Not everyone is the same, so not every diet works for everyone. If you need a diabetic friend, feel free to add me. Us diabetics need to stick together. Losing weight as a diabetic is so tricky (low blood sugars from diet changes, exercise, followed by more food to bring it up, etc), we can help each other. :drinker: Good luck!

petersaxton · August 2013

Sorry, I didn't say but I am a type II diabetic

NextChapter60 · August 2013

Type II here. Take the tests in October:
"The A1C test gives you a picture of your average blood glucose (blood sugar) control for the past 2 to 3 months. The results give you a good idea of how well your diabetes treatment plan is working"
-- www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/blood-glucose-control/a1c/

See the web site for more info.

petersaxton · September 2013

Thanks. I will look for a Blood Glucose Meter

fhargis0002 · September 2013

the term reverse is overkill. you can control it with your diet. you may even have great glucose but you will have to change your habits for life. it's important that you develop a fitness and diet plan you can live with for rest of your life.

fhargis0002 · September 2013

the term reverse is overkill. you can control it with your diet. you may even have great glucose but you will have to change your habits for life. it's important that you develop a fitness and diet plan you can live with for rest of your life.

supposed to say great glucose test

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