What is the best weight loss method for diabetics type 1?!


Question: It is known that insulin creates weight gain so what can a diabetic do to lose weight? Is there a better insulin system or pills which can be added aside from Metformin? Thanks for all replies.. cherie


Answers: It is known that insulin creates weight gain so what can a diabetic do to lose weight? Is there a better insulin system or pills which can be added aside from Metformin? Thanks for all replies.. cherie

Insulin plays a major role in weight gain, and even keeps us from losing weight. Insulin is responsible for the storage of all the foods we eat: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. However, high glycemic carbohydrates cause blood sugars to rise very rapidly, therefore causing the pancreas to release insulin very rapidly. In some people the body overcompensates and releases too much. The insulin will store these carbohydrates/sugars very quickly. The good side is you get a quick burst of energy; the bad side is most of what is eaten will be stored as fat. Since the blood sugars rose very rapidly, the insulin will try to bring the blood sugars within normal ranges very rapidly, causing the sugars to be pushed by the insulin into every cell, including fat cells. On the other hand, if you eat low-to-moderate glycemic carbohydrates, blood sugars rise more slowly; therefore so does insulin. When this happens more of what you ate is pushed into your body's cells to be used for energy, and whatever is left over will be stored in fat cells. Weight loss programs ensure how to control insulin and blood sugar levels so optimal weight loss results will be achieved.


Insulin activates lipoprotein lipase. This enzyme acts as a roadblock for the removal of triglycerides (fat) out of the fat cells. Insulin also inhibits another enzyme called hormone sensitive lipase. This enzyme is responsible for the breaking down of stored fats, on your waist so to speak. During exercise if insulin levels are high, your body will use more energy from carbohydrates/sugars than from fat. Now you can see why most people see very little or no results in weight reduction, even though they exercise. The key is to control your insulin and blood sugars levels

well you can't stop taking insulin so just work out at least 20 min. everyday

Cut down on sugar-containing foods and simple carbohydrates.

Lantus (glargine) is an insulin that is reported to be less inclined to cause weight gain. You coud check with your doctor if this is appropriate for you.

Trying to diet and lose weight with Type I diabetes should be managed and supervised by your doctor and a dietician to prevent complications.

Metformin is an oral diabetic drug for people with Type 2 diabetes. It can be used as a preventative for people with Type 2 diabetes progressing to Type 1 and needing insulin. Metformin does not directly lower blood sugar as insulin does. Therefore, it is not appropriate for patients with type 1 diabetes who do not produce any insulin.

Just work out normally.

The most active you are, the less insulin your going to need to take. Exercise makes your muscles 6x more responsive to the insulin - that's what my endocrinologist said.
I found that for some meals I don't even take insulin for because I work out right after and that controls my blood sugar just fine.

Just make sure to test your blood sugar two hours after a workout to see how your body reacts. Don't test right away or your going to get a high sugar reading. When you exercise your blood sugar shoots up and then goes back down.





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