Diabetes and me

ealmoney
ealmoney Posts: 2 Member
edited November 13 in Introduce Yourself
Hi! My name is Eric. I am a diabetic and I need to loose weight. This is a fight that I am loosing because I have not been diligent in watching and controlling my sugars. I want to change today. I know this requires some changes in my diet and life. Is anyone else dealing with this? Any help, information or motivation would be welcomed!! I need it!!

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  • runfoorun
    runfoorun Posts: 314 Member
    I dealt with it when I first started my weight loss. I would say the exercise more than anything put my Type 2 diabetes into remission. Exercise like a mad man. Keep it intense, burn off that excess sugar in your body, build muscle. Study up on foods low on the glycemic index. Educate yourself, and follow through. Adult onset diabetes, assuming that's what you have, is caused by you. The great thing is, you can reverse what you've done. It will be such a reward knowing that you've rid yourself of it. Good luck.
  • 1234usmc
    1234usmc Posts: 196 Member
    Hi Eric. I'm facing the same thing. I have had some progress over the last 4 months but not enough. It's not all about sugar, pasta, rice, bread, potatoes etc are not your friend. Exercise as much as you can.
  • MissMelissa514
    MissMelissa514 Posts: 63 Member
    I've been there and losing the weight can be hard but you can do it. I've been insulin dependent for 7 years and always will be, but things have gotten so much better since I started taking care of myself.
  • ealmoney
    ealmoney Posts: 2 Member
    Thanks for the encouragement!
  • tincanonastring
    tincanonastring Posts: 3,944 Member
    I was going to make a Wilford Brimley joke, but this is a serious thread. Good luck, OP. There are a bunch of knowledgable people here that can help you on your way.
  • shaynepoole
    shaynepoole Posts: 493 Member
    Hi, I saw your forum post and I just wanted to offer you some encouragement. 2 years ago, I weighed 340, was taking 70 units of insulin twice a day along with a boatload of metformin. I was eating loads of carb heavy foods and was unable to manage my diabetes effectively. My doctor finally sent me to some diabetes education classes where I learned about that my problem was basically the carbs and I needed to fix things before I did any more damage to my body - so I revamped my diet and ended up losing the weight - got off the diabetes meds and control it today with a diet where I stick to 1800 calories a day with around 50% coming from any carbs (I count all carb sources the same and don't worry about net carbs, etc). There is a lot of information out there and it can be all overwhelming and confusing. I would tell you to talk to your doctor about diabetes education classes (Mine was covered by my insurance) It's a good starting point. There are groups here as well that are oriented for people with diabetes who can give you more help and advice than the general forums - like "Type 2 Diabetes Support Group"
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Type 2 or type 1? I am a type 2 diabetic in remission from significant weight loss and bariatric surgery. I've lost 90 pounds in the past nineteen months. So it can be done. I had lots of help from a dietitian, an entire team really, and I would love to pay it forward.

    First step, customize MFP to split up your snacks to AM Snack, AFT Snack, and PM snack.

    Step two, start logging all your meals. How often do you test your sugar during the day?
  • farmboyphotography
    farmboyphotography Posts: 181 Member
    As someone who was insulin resistant: Even though everyone is different and your body may respond faster or slower to exercise, you can fight back and reduce or possibly even eliminate the symptoms of diabetes by working out.

    As everyone here says, work out, work out, work out as much as you can. I recommend that you log everything you eat (for a while at least) and own that log, even if you go over! Take pride in the empowerment you feel as you start to make progress getting healthy and then double down on muscle-building to kick your metabolism into gear! Even losing 10% of body mass can make a big difference. AND never, ever quit! This is a lifestyle change, NOT a short-term diet. Good luck!
  • pili90
    pili90 Posts: 302 Member
    My mom has diabetes and I was halfway there, being insulin resistant, that's why I'm here too! It can be done! =)
  • heartpie
    heartpie Posts: 24 Member
    A healthy diet is extremely important for anyone, but it’s especially important for diabetics. Many foods we consume are turned into glucose (sugar), which the body uses for energy during the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. When the pancreas fails to produce the hormone insulin, blood sugar cannot get into the body’s cells.

    According to the annual National Diabetes Statistics Report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 9.3% of Americans suffer from type 1 or type 2 diabetes—that’s more than 29 million people! In fact, it is the seventh most common cause of death in the U.S. The disease can also snowball, and lead to many other serious health conditions, including blindness, nerve disorders, stroke, kidney disease, and heart disease. Food that reverse diabetes
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