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What diets are most effective for diabetics trying to lose weight?
kberenson17
Posts: 2 Member
I’ve tried a lot of different methods to lose weight but was curious as to what others have found the most effective! Let’s discuss:)
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Hey KB, I've found that for weight loss (which to be honest isn't my goal, but I know a lot about it) for us Type 1s, it's all about lowering our carb intake as well as changing the type of carbs we do consume. Going for more complex carbohydrates such as sweet potato, Oatmeal, Whole wheat bread, Brown rice.
Limit Simple carbs such as straight sugar, anything processed (white bread etc.). And I also suggest cutting out most fried foods and instead go for baking; or fry in very little oil (I usually go for Olive oil or coconut oil for vegetable and canola oils are bad for the liver, and diabetics are at higher risk for liver damage)
I'm sorry for the wall of text, but I love helping other people with type 1, because I don't know any in real life.
Gets lonely! lol
Good luck!10 -
I have been on the No-Sugar Added diet for about 6 days and I have lost 5 pounds! It is super hard at first but it gets easy after day 5.1
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Lowering your carbs will lessen the amount of insulin needed initially. I was struggling to maintain a blood sugar above 120 while at work. I’m a nurse and a run my butt off so I was crashing every day. I started using whole beans every day at lunch and the complex carbs helped stabilize me. Currently down 6lbs in 2 weeks.4
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Also I suggest u get an air dryer since they require 0 oils (unless u add it to the food) and if u cook potatoes in them they take out unnecessary oils and tastes the exact same.1
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I've always heard low carb is the way to go but it's not for everyone. I had a terrible time on it. Was constantly high and my insulin needs skyrocketed. I put weight on. I just count calories now. A slower method but it works for me.1
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