Any Diabetics Out There???

I am a T2 diabetic who just recently got off of insulin pump AND glucophage. I thank the Paleo/Primal Blueprint for that every day! However, I still struggle with very high insulin resistance. Called my doc today to see if she'll order a full blood panel for me so we can review & discuss things at my next visit, later this month.

Hi Im type 2...I manage with diet and exercise havent had to take any medicine so far...main thing my Diabetes Educator insisted was that I start by keeping Carbs under 180g daily and not really worrying about anything else for 2 weeks except adding in walking 30min daily...then as the weeks progress you start to track other things like calories,fat,sodium..etc..you may do well by seeing if your Doctor can set you up to meet with a specialist...

I'm not diabetic, but my almost five year old son is type I, and my mum and father-in-law both have type II.

Not wanting to start an argument, just wanting to point out that there is a difference between carb needs for a type I and a type II diabetic.

Type I diabetics don't always have the luxury of being able to limit their intake. Their pancreas doesn't produce any insulin at all, and as such complex carbs are paramount in helping to keep their blood glucose levels more even. My son certainly has to have an amount of carbohydrate with every meal (obviously balanced with everything else needed). He is under the care of a multidisciplinary diabetic team, including a dietician (I'd expect most type I diabetics would be).

However, my mum and father-in-law both have to be careful of having too many carbs; they both do better if they keep the numbers down.

You completely correct in you understanding about the difference in type I & II. If someone is truly a type I they shouldb e under the care of a diabetic specialist including a nutritionist.

Type 1 here as well -- I have had extremely slow weight loss (but still loss, so I can't complain too much :blushing: ).

It seems like my main issues are that I'm pretty close to my goal weight now so a slower pace just comes with the turf and secondly, I think insulin resistance may play a part. I'm hoping that the fitter I become the less resistance there will be...

If you could open up your food/exercise diary we might be able to help a little more -- also, share what types of insulin you're on, how much, your insulin/carb ratios, etc...

Type 1 for the last 15 years and been using the pump for the last 6 years. My current A1C at the end of April was 5.7. My diabetic dr always tells me I'm her favortie b/c I do what I'm supposed to and plan on having a long healthy life while waiting for that cure that is "10" years away.

As fenestraria says my weight loss has been slow too, I'm only down 14lbs since Oct. The POSITIVE is my insulin sensitivy has increased so I take less insulin. Then I figure slow and steady will be no loose skin.

Speaking of Ginger Vieria's book, when I changed gyms in Feb. I paid for phone sessions with her and had her come up with 2 compelete workout routines for my gf and I. My gf and I did modify some of it but for the most part I love everything about Ginger.

Yes there big differences between type 1 and type 2. One thing that pisses me off is when people try to say just exercise and eat healthy and then you won't be diabetic. That might work for type 2 diabetes but there is no cure for us type 1's who NEED insulin to LIVE.

bump... just cause i want to go back and read the links at another time. One of my workout partners (and she's one of my bestest friends) is Type I diabetic and I like to know about it so that I can help her stay consistent.

I am type 1 as well. The hardest thing for me is the lows after working out and always having to eat. I am glad to see there are other diabetics having the same issues.

When are you working out?? Are you on shots or pump? If its the pump I can help you out.
Here is my personal example of how my body works. Today for instances I woke up at 10:30 and was 80 and had egg beaters,turkey bacon and cheese. So I had no carbs to bolus for. Then I went to the gym at 1:00pm and when I came back I was 106.

When you do anaerobic (strength) it raises your blood sugar. When you do aerobic (treadmill) it lowers it. So if you balance out your workout by starting with strength and ending with aerobic you should be fine.

I would suggest checking you BS before you workout and make sure your at least 100 and not more than 180. When your over 180 its counterproductive to your workout b/c the glycogen in your muscles. (I can't think of how to explain it.)

bump... just cause i want to go back and read the links at another time. One of my workout partners (and she's one of my bestest friends) is Type I diabetic and I like to know about it so that I can help her stay consistent.

Aw, major props to you for being an awesome BFF! *Hugs*
When one of my friend's kids was little, I taught them how to test my blood sugar, LOL

You meals look way healthier than mine.
Congrats on your 3lbs.
Make sure since your exercising to eat more like 1400-1600 calories so you don't have a negative deficit.

No offense to your A1C of 9.0....but I don't understand how a lot of people have issues with it.
Even before my pump my highest I remember was 7.2 or 7.4. Most of the time I was 6.5.

I am new here. I am also a type 1 diabetic. I use an insulin pump and I have about 20 lbs to go to reach my goal weight. I have also already lost about 20 lbs and it has taken me 2 years to do that! I would love to offer support and get some support in return. I actually haven't figured out how to "friend" someone yet though. lol I have enjoyed reading the responses to this topic. You all seem very supportive.

I am a T2 Diabetic. I had a heart attack two years ago (at 36!) by not taking care of it and letting it get out of control. I blog here about my process and dealings with Diabetes now. I took to following the Diabetic Exchange program (1800 cal diet) I lowered my carb/fat intake. I dropped all junk and fast food. I exercise 4 days a week. And I moved my A1C from a 9.7 to a 6.6! I eat 5 times a day and snack on healthy foods. I didn't do anything drastic. And all the foods I love to eat, I just found a way to make Diabetic friendly. We can't eat or do fad diets like other people. You sort of have to be a food chemist. I learned what my body could handle by the test adjust test method. I started testing before my meals. Then two hours after. This way I learned what carb count my body could handle without going nuts on the bg. After a good two weeks of doing this I was able to find some valuable information about what kind of carbs I can handle and not.

I too get lows after workouts even when I am careful. I try to eat a good hearty portion of fat and carbs right before I work out to get me through the hour of swimming. Man, swimming sucks up all your energy! I also try to have a snack directly after. But I do tend to crash sometimes simply because I do try to control my bg tightly.

I'm a type 1 diabetic and I've been using the pump for over 10 years. I now also utilize a CGM. My A1Cs were always higher than what I expected. I was testing 8-10 times a day and my readings were generally pretty good. With the CGM I was able to see the ups and downs that my finger sticks were missing. I've also discovered that my body utilizes insulin very differently depending on the time of day. So if I would take 4 units in the morning for x carbs, I would only need 2.5 for the x number of carbs in the evening. it isn't so hard to get an A1C that isn't optimal, even if you test often. I love my CGM.