Is there a diet where an insulin dependent diabetic can lose weight? Say 25lbs o!


Question: Is there a diet where an insulin dependent diabetic can lose weight!? Say 25lbs or so!?
I have had trouble losing any weight no matter the diet or exercises!. My Dr just says that insulin makes it hard to lose significant weight!. Www@Answer-Health@Com


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Low GI diets work well for diabetics!. I'm assuming you're a guy from your avatar, so you would aim for about 1800 calories/day or a little more if you're very active!. Eat smaller amounts 5-6 times a day!. Meals should be 2-3 protein servings with 1-2 carb servings; snacks 1 carb + 1 protein!. Limit fat to a few servings a day and make sure they are GOOD fats such as olive oil, avocado, or nuts!. Eat lots and lots of non-starchy veggies!. Only have fruit when you're counting it as a carb!.

For your carb servings, use low-glycemic ones where possible - whole wheat bread, brown rice, ww tortillas, ww or high protein pasta, etc!. No "white" carbs such as white bread, white rice, sugar!.

I lost weight while on insulin - it can be done, but those last 20-25 pounds are very challenging!. Try to change up your routine!. Try adding more protein to your diet, or exercising a little more!. Try a day where you eat more calories followed by a day where you eat fewer!. Drink LOTS of water, minimum 64 oz!. because water will help metabolize the fat!.

Find a good website for support like sparkpeople!.com!. A good support system is crucial for weight loss because if you're only sticking to it 50% of the time you just won't get results!. It takes a lot of micromanaging what you're eating because even being off by a snack or two could be what is keeping those pounds on!. It helps to track all your daily meals on a site such as thedailyplate!.com or fitday!.com!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

You should try just normal diet and excersis!. Don't try fad diets, they usually don't work!. However, my mom is a type 1 diabetc, and has been over weight for a while now!. our doctor actually told her to go on the south beach diet!.!.!.this is not a fad diet, was developed by a doctor and actually works!. you mostly eat protein, and limit carbs!. She's been on it for about 3 months now, and has lost 30 lbs!. always make sure tho that you're keepin in check with blood sugars and insulin levels because loss of weight can cause more hypos!.!.!.!.which means you will need to adjust the amount of insulin you take!. It has worked wonders for my mom and she is a lot healthier now!. Our doctor is very happy about that!. this diet dosn't make you think of it as an actual "diet", it's more of a lifestyle change to eat healthier!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

If your blood sugar is within normal limits more often than not, you lose weight like anyone else!. Diet and exercise, limit sweets, fats, and sodium!. Ask your doctor for a referal to a nutritionist to help you!.
Try Weight Watchers!. Www@Answer-Health@Com





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