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Is it more difficult for young teen with diabetes to lose weight, instead of a normal child?
I am a juvenile diabetic and would like to lose about 20 pounds. wish to advise all my friends were removing without problem, but I have not deleted any weight: (Who has? Has anyone experience as juvenile diabetes and the weight they lose?
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#3 written by Noccie 1 year ago
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#4 written by dingding 1 year ago
It’s tough for Type 1′s to lose even a few pounds, I’m in the same boat. Most nutritionists will say it’s because we have to treat our lows when we exercise, adding more calories, but that doesn’t add up for me. Some think there might be a component of artifical insulin, or the fact that we inject insulin in big spurts rather than a trickle, that might be to blame. Regardless, what’s worked best for me is keeping my carbs at less than 30g per meal, less than 100-120g per day. The weight will come off slowly, but it will come off. Your BG’s will be easier to control too. And of course get some moderate exercise a few times a week.
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In the past I’ve worked with the Diabetes Society of the Santa Clara Valley as their Outreach Chairman for about 3 years. I’ve had Type 1 Diabetes since 1974.
Know that insulin is a growth hormone. When you decrease your food intake you should be able decrease your insulin intake and with that you should start loosing weight. If you’re not already, you should be seeing a doctor that specializes in diabetes. Your doctor should be showing you how to count carbs. If you have a doctor that is telling you how much insulin to take everyday you won’t be able to control your diabetes well. Non diabetics don’t get the same amount of insulin with every meal their pancreas is constantly measuring and adjusting their blood sugar with the amount of insulin they need at the time. See if there is a local diabetes support group in your area. They are a really good source of information and support.