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  • This is the million dollar question: how to manage weight loss while having diabetes and NOT using weight loss drugs to do it. Those type 2s who take insulin, like me, would probably agree that insulin makes us fat. It is difficult to work around that. However, for me, low carb and very low sugar along with…
    in Type 2 Diabetes and weightloss Comment by Fjm2 November 17
  • Totally agree with Neanderthal. I’m also 71 and try to stay active every day and move! In addition, I, too, lowered my carbs to 100 grams or under and limit sugars as much as I possibly can. Every food has carbohydrates even lettuce (!) and I learned the value of good vs not so good carbs. My blood sugars respond…
    in Just diagnosed w/Type 2 Diabetes:( Comment by Fjm2 November 17
  • Using this app, I have rearranged my eating plan. When I started, I was 220 and after 2 months was down to 203. I make sure I move every day as some sort of DAILY exercise is critical. Sometimes I work in the garden for an hour weeding and raking etc. I also follow Donovan Green Fitness on YouTube and find his stuff is…
    in Weight loss for diabetics Comment by Fjm2 November 17
  • YOU Are a ROCK STAR!
    in I have lost 20 lbs in six weeks and have never felt more alone~! Comment by Fjm2 October 20
  • The pancreas makes insulin. Insulin enables the cells to use sugar and carbs from the blood. When there is not enough insulin from the pancreas, the sugar is not getting used by the cells and it builds up in the blood. When too much sugar remains in the blood, it’s called hyperglycemia. Hypoglycemia is when the blood sugar…
    in Question for diabetics Comment by Fjm2 September 26
  • Me=7 LNS=1
    in NO LATE NIGHT SNACKING - SEPTEMBER, 2024 CHALLENGE Comment by Fjm2 September 26
  • I am an insulin dependent diabetic type 2. I strive for around a total 100 g of carbs and no more than 25 grams of sugar. For me to be successful in this, I need to up my protein and fiber. AND get daily exercise even if for only 10 minutes. Insulin makes us fat so finding a balance is huge. MFP really helps me not only…
    in Question for diabetics Comment by Fjm2 September 26
  • I have been trying fresh lemon juice in a glass of water whenever I get a snack attack after dinner. So far I have had success! Have only been doing it for 4 days but ME=4, LNS=0. I find the lemon water takes the urge away and it gives me something to do besides eat.
    in NO LATE NIGHT SNACKING - SEPTEMBER, 2024 CHALLENGE Comment by Fjm2 September 23
  • You are so spot on! The relationship we have with food is key. If I want a cookie, I fit that into my plan. I don’t need 6 cookies but have learned to appreciate that one for that moment. I am so much more mindful of what I am putting into my body.
    in Making changes, eating and progressing Comment by Fjm2 September 21
  • Whatever you do don’t give up! That happened to me in the past and then it started dropping off.
    in Please Help……. Still Not Losing Weight Comment by Fjm2 September 21
  • Note: I’m sure what I’ve lost so far is water weight. Should be interesting going forward. But cutting down on most processed food and limiting sugar is making big change at this point.
    in 1200 calorie minimum Comment by Fjm2 September 21
  • I just started eating better around 2.5 weeks ago. I am 71, 5’10” and weighed 220. I an also diabetic type 2. I was so out of control with eating that I finally woke up and brought myself back under control. It’s a long haul. One thing I realize is that I needed to change my eating patterns so it was sustainable. If my…
    in 1200 calorie minimum Comment by Fjm2 September 21
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