I have had Diabetes for around 3 months now and im starting to eat lots more is this bad?

Question

Well like i said i have had diabetes (type 1) for around 3 months and now im starting to get my apetite back because for a period of time i havent been hungry but now im eating lots more but the problem is i only have a certain amount of carbohydtates i can have with my breakfast lunch lunch snack dinner and nighttime snack is there any foods that are dairy free no beens all legume free because im also allergic to alot of stuff so is there any freebies and i need some advice with giving needles they seem to tend to hurt where do you people like them i tend to like them in the leg in between the kneecap and my stommach so yeah

Well like i said i have had diabetes (type 1) for around 3 months and now im starting to get my apetite back because for a period of time i havent been hungry but now im eating lots more but the problem is i only have a certain amount of carbohydtates i can have with my breakfast lunch lunch snack dinner and nighttime snack is there any foods that are dairy free no beens all legume free because im also allergic to alot of stuff so is there any freebies and i need some advice with giving needles they seem to tend to hurt where do you people like them i tend to like them in the leg in between the kneecap and my stommach so yeah


EDIT; no chance i will even get close to fat im skinny minny because my allergies so its not a fat problem its probably because i just had a cold and didnt have an apetite for 3 days i just got it back tonight so im not gona worry to bad about it

Answer 1

Very bad

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I am so sorry to hear you going through that.

I'm hypoglycemic and know somewhat how you feel. It's about the same type of diet. My blood sugar plummets instead of being too high.

I, too, have food allergies and sensitivities. I have to stay away from dairy, gluten (typically wheat, rye, oats, barley), soy, and yeast. My diet consists of lean red meat (can't have chicken), brown rice (but I mix a small amount of white rice to make it sticky), baked potato, and lots of veggies. Every once in a while I have a boiled egg, but have to be careful with that. For snacks, I usually just munch on Lays Natural Potato Chips. I can't have too many, though. If you want a waffle, there's Van's brand. They make a gluten, soy, dairy and bean-free waffle. There's also brown rice tortillas or brown rice bread at natural food stores. Some regular grocery stores carry them as well.

If I crave sweets, I usually have a bottle of Sprite around. I sip on it throughout the day. It usually will last me a couple of days. But believe it or not, a sip here and there can curb the sugar craving.

This diet has helped me dramatically. I eat more protein than any other foods to help keep my glucose level where it needs to be.

Best wishes.

Answer 4

I feel you, I have had type 1 diabetes for 17 years now.
I am currently counting carbs as well. The only thing I can say is that there are carbs in nearly everything you eat, just in varying amouts, as you must know.
Vegetables are probably your best friend right now, they have very low amounts of carbs, so you can eat a lot of them without having to take any insulin.
Your grocery store probably carries bags of baby carrots or something along those lines.

Answer 5

As some other people have suggested it would be quite beneficial for you to see a nutritionist if you haven't already done so, they will be the ones most qualified to help you with your diet concerns.
I personally wouldn't see it as a bad thing to have your appetite back. Low GI foods (such as brown rice, wholegrain breads etc - basically carbs that are low in processed sugar) will help keep you fuller for longer and have a more stable and prolonged release of sugar (and consequently more stable blood sugar levels [BSL] as a result).
If you're eating more just keep an eye on your BSL, see your doctor if you need advice or think it's getting out of control.

If your BSL is ever abnormally high after a meal go and get a bit of exercise!

As for your insulin injections, you need to inject it into fat as it will be used up too quickly if you inject it into muscle or blood vessels.
The thigh is good, if you have enough fat there on your leg.
Stomach is great too as you can tend to get a better fold of skin to inject into.
Make sure you don't just inject into the same spot every time as this can cause the tissue underneath to scar and become really hard (in the long term). So alternate injection sites.

I find that needles tend to hurt less if you 'jab' them in nice and quick. As one of the other people said, it's something you will get used to in time.

If you ever have any big concerns, go and see you doctor!!!!!!

Good luck :)

Answer 6

ok well let me start off. I don'y have diabetes but my best friend had had it for 10 years. she takes the testing of her blood sugar in her fingers. and she takes the insulin in her arm or thigh. it helps it you grab fat, it does not hurt as much and i think that you are just un-easy, trust me after about aother year you will be a pro, you are just uneasy that your levels will be all over, all you need to do is regulate and it helps if you get on insulin that you can take whenever mostlky after eating, and last you really just need to establish a habit of doing that same thing everyday at the same time and remember don't skip meals and if u need anything there are so many people that are going through what you are going through and they will help and if you ever need anything JDRF is a very good foundation that will help you for free.

happy holidays

-gucci

Answer 7

I think your increase in appetite is fine as long as you keep a very close check on your glucose until you reach a normal intake level. Appetite changes are very normal for diabetics. Your body goes through constant changes and therefore, so does your food requirements. As for shot locations...hmm. I take my shot in my stomach because I have more loose skin there. I too am a skinny minnie. Not enough fat or skin on legs or arms, so tummy it is. Only problem with that is cellulitus. That's kind of a hardening of the fat cells underneath the skin. If you are flexible and can reach it, your behind is usually a good place too. good luck to you.

Answer 8

Don't think of it as bad because eating should never have power over one's life. Think of it more as a problem which can easily be overcome. My first advice is to get a nutritionist if you don't have one already. They can and will give you lists of appropriate food choices as well. Avoid all artificial sugars obviously and avoid all greasy foods for a start. Vegetables, bran and all things whole wheat are what comes to my mind first for acceptable foods. The main concept of eating is just appropriate portions which you mentioned is a problem. The best way to do that is to place the proper amount of food on your plate and put the rest away. That way when you are finished with your correct amount of food you are more conscious of breaking your ideal portions when you have to dig through your kitchen to find the rest. It's all about being in control of your body! You can do it!

Answer 9

It's not quantity of food that is important. You need to be sensible with your carb and fruit servings, but you can eat meat and fish without affecting your blood sugars, and as much salad as you can fit in. Haven't you seen a dietician? They ought to have gone through the GI foodlist and the recommended serving sizes for a chap your age. Follow this advice and you should be fine.

Answer 10

most of your salad foods r free food so eat em til they come out your ears. veggies but potato and corn are all free.... or thats what i've been doing. some sugar free jellies r yum
as far as injections go. try your stomach. go easy around the belly button coz it hurts like hell.(yup speaking from experience) also on your thighs/legs, keep them up reasonably high on your thighs. where the muscle is coz down towards your knee is a bit more bony. been told the shoulder muscle is good (biceps?) but i'm not flexible enough or co-ordinated enough to try that spot

Answer 11

My dad has sugar diabetes & eats quite alot.I dont know if its bad.