diabetes Type 1--how do I lose weight?

Question

I was at a very healthy wt. after I was put on insulin 6 yrs. ago. 3 yrs ago I got an insulin pump, an I have gained 30 lbs. I work out 5x week @ the gym, play basketbball. I am creful about what I eat. My specialist said I have a "insulin belly"--great.... I am 34-male

Answer 1

Read this:

For type I and type II diabetics.

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I found the book to be very informative and easy to read.

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Answer 5

i know that it is so hard to lose when you are on insulin... I have been a diabetic for 30 + years and the weight gain has been a "side effect" of 30 years of injecting.... don't worry about the weight gain.... focus on your a1c, keeping your levels good and exercise as much as you can. you need to stay healthy, the weight gain is nothing to worry about. stay strong... you will be fine!

Answer 6

jog on the treadmill at 4 mph for 25 minutes or at 7 mph for 9 minutes

Answer 7

Set new goals even you lose 10 pounds

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Participate in sex atleast 3 times in a week

Answer 9

Look at the diabetes testimonials on my page and also read up on a low glycemic diet.

Answer 10

think ahead to how youll eat and exercise on the weekends its easy to get too relaxed on saturdays and sundays but healthy living is a 7 day a week endeavor