Any type 1 with weight problem

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I am type 1 for 11 years. Now in my mid 40th. Struggling to lose 10-12 lb. Generally athletic, healthy diet. Any ideas?

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  • meechster20001
    meechster20001 Posts: 76 Member
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    Type 1 diabetic? Over here...lot more to lose, been way out of control for a long time and it comes off slowly. How's your control? Sugar levels swinging about makes it hard...
  • greengage
    greengage Posts: 1 Member
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    Yup. And my weight spiraling out of control goes right along with my blood sugar levels being too high. Just getting started here--trying to cut way down on carbs since that seems to be a huge trigger to overeat like there's no tomorrow.
  • jamie_lee80
    jamie_lee80 Posts: 176 Member
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    I have been type 1 since I was 10 years old...so 24 years now. I never had great control until I got a pump about a year and a half ago. Best decision I ever made. However, weight loss is slow, but possible. I have about 70-80 more lbs to go. It does seem to help to keep your sugar steady. I eat low-ish carbs, I workout 5 nights a week for anywhere between 1-1.5 hours. I've been at it since September and every day is a learning experience. I have already had to treat 2 low blood sugars today. You can add me if you'd like, I keep an open diary.
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