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New, overweight & Type 1 diabetes

poodlebone
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Hello,
My name is Liz. I have been overweight for most of my life, starting when I was around 10 years old (now 53). At age 19 I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (yes, Type 1 not Type 2). About 18 years into that I started on an insulin pump and I was able to lose weight. Then things with my job changed and I ended up gaining all of the weight back and more. This past year has not helped any.
My name is Liz. I have been overweight for most of my life, starting when I was around 10 years old (now 53). At age 19 I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (yes, Type 1 not Type 2). About 18 years into that I started on an insulin pump and I was able to lose weight. Then things with my job changed and I ended up gaining all of the weight back and more. This past year has not helped any.
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Welcome to MFP. :-)
There are many diabetics on here
(https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10768417/myfitnesspal-for-diabetics)
The best thing about the Community Boards is knowing you're not the only one who is going through what you are going through.0 -
My daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was 19. She is not overweight but I do like to include her in our meal planning so any tips are appreciated. Good luck on your journey!1
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