Type 1 - Juvenile Diabetics

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I'm not alone this is incredible to me.

kasaflyer
kasaflyer Posts: 4 Member
edited November 2024 in Social Groups
I'm a 52 year old type 1 diabetic and have never been part of a type 1 diabetic support group ever. I am going to lose a hundred pounds in the next year. I lost 15 pounds in the last month and have a routine that seems to work for me. It is exciting for me to have other type 1 diabetics who can truly relate 2 how difficult losing weight is for us. I'm not sure how this works so please post to this discussion and let me know if you have questions or suggestions Thanks

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  • T1DCarnivoreRunner
    T1DCarnivoreRunner Posts: 11,502 Member
    I'm not sure that 100 lbs. per year can be done safely unless you are really overweight (i.e. you need to lose 250-300 lbs. total). I started at about 50 lbs. overweight and in 18 months, I've not quite lost 30.

    Are you on MDI or a pump? Feel free to send me a friend request.
  • kasaflyer
    kasaflyer Posts: 4 Member
    I'm feeling great with my current routine right now I'm losing between 2 and 3 pounds a week. My insulin intake is down and sugars have been the best ever for me. I take NPH and Regular insulin and test up to 5 times a day. MFP has been an enormous help with tracking everything.
  • jamie_lee80
    jamie_lee80 Posts: 176 Member
    @kasaflyer welcome!! I'm happy to hear that you are having some success! You'll get a lot of good information from this group!
  • kasaflyer
    kasaflyer Posts: 4 Member
    jamie_lee80 wrote: »
    @kasaflyer welcome!! I'm happy to hear that you are having some success! You'll get a lot of good information from this group!

    Thanks I am indeed learning a lot.
  • Colorful12
    Colorful12 Posts: 18 Member
    Ladies, there is a fantastic Facebook group of 1500 t1d women of all ages. The group means the world to me. If you message me on Facebook @ Ruth Golmant I'll see if I can add you.
  • jamie_lee80
    jamie_lee80 Posts: 176 Member
    @RGolmant that sounds awesome! I am going to send you a request!
  • carolinatx
    carolinatx Posts: 58 Member
    Kasaflyer - good for you!! Congrats and welcome! I've been on MFP for about a year and a half and it's an awesome tool for diabetes carb tracking and weight loss. I wish you continued success!! :smiley:
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