Weight..oh my GOODNESS!

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Permalink Reply by Patra Philips on August 21, 2009 at 12:46pm

I gained about 30 pounds when I went on insulin. Granted, I was underweight at first, but the gaining really upset me and my doctors seem to care about it at all. My initial reaction was to go OFF insulin because of the weight gain, but that would have been tragic and bad. I've since lost about 10 pounds, but it was extremely difficult. I have to really watch what I eat (to take as little insulin as possible) and I work out for at least an hour every day. I've really learned to count my carbs and I also went on the pump, which has really helped.

Are you on insulin or pills or using just diet to control your diabetes?

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Permalink Reply by Alesha McElvogue-Calonkey on August 21, 2009 at 2:13pm

I've been diabetic for 24yrs and as I've never been obese I've always had trouble with staying slim. Right now I am about twenty pds overweight and am trying with exercise and diet to lose that weight, and same as you my dr's do not seem the least bit concerned.
Only thing I can say is try to eat less and exercise more, that's what I"m working on doing. Plus the older you get the harder it is to get back down. I turned 29 this yr and had my daughter two yrs ago and that was when I truely started having trouble trying to lose the weight.
Good Luck to you!!

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Permalink Reply by Cathy Jacobson on August 21, 2009 at 9:40pm

That is the question of my life. I am a type II, so that it's not as big a problem for me, as for people who have to be on insulin.
I was on Avandia for about 6 months and gained 29 lbs in that time....after losing about 40.....so many of the meds we take have as a side affect "may cause weight gain". It is well worth seeing your doc/cnp and nutritionalist about the weight you have gained or even about a program that will help keep the weigh under control. I am now on a low carb plan, that is 1200 - 1500 calories a day/ 125 - 150 carbs a day...and have lost 5 lbs in the last two weeks. So it can be done, you just have to work at it, and the first step is checking it out with the doc and nutritionalist. Good luck to you, please keep in touch!

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Permalink Reply by Heidi Bruggink on August 23, 2009 at 3:48pm

I used to have an eating disorder, too, and I did gain weight (even after the initial weight gain prescribed by my doctors) after getting into better control. Some of this evened out for me when I went on the pump and didn't have to eat when I wasn't hungry to prevent lows, plus being able to exercise and not eat beforehand... and some of it I just had to accept as being part of a healthier lifestyle. Are you in a healthy BMI range? If so, I'd maybe try exercising more (NOT reducing intake unless you really feel like you're eating more than you want or need); if your BMI is a bit high, could you speak with a dietician/CDE and explain that you used to have an ED and that you'd like to develop a healthy weight loss plan?

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Permalink Reply by Kathy Wellner on August 24, 2009 at 1:05pm

You sound just like me. I have gained about 30 pounds since going on insulin and this was with walking 4 to 5 miles a day and watching my carbs so close (TALK ABOUT FRUSTRATING!!). But my a1c did go down and also so to my cholesterol (its a double edged sword I think). I also complained and since my numbers were improving my Dr. wanted me to try Byetta which is suppose to help with the weight lose (it has made me sick to my stomach most days and seriously thinking about stopping) and I have lost about 5 pounds. If anybody has any suggestions I can't wait to hear.

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Permalink Reply by Cathy on August 29, 2009 at 6:51pm

I am in the same boat myself. I have gained a total of about 40lbs. and I am on a pump. I use u500 because I am really insulin resistant. I lost 43 lbs. a couple of years ago and was the perfect weight and now I gained it all back. I am totally miserable and no matter what I do I can not lose it again. I take so much meds my body hangs on to everything.

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Permalink Reply by Cathy Jacobson on September 2, 2009 at 10:02pm

I found that it's not the food that I am eating so much as it is the reaction of the medications. There are some meds that will "cause a weight gain" and is stated in their description. Depending on how much weight is involved, I would definitely mention it to my doc or nurse or even call them and express your concerns. Remember, this is your body, and your life, if you don't communicate things that are going on with it they can't read your mind....let them know of your concerns.

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Permalink Reply by Serin-Tais on September 8, 2009 at 9:34am

Thanks to everyone for your helpful replies ^^ xxx

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Permalink Reply by Dora on November 10, 2009 at 5:27pm

I complained to my Doctor about my weight gain..25lbs since starting insulin..and he doesn't seem to be concerned. I can't stand it. Now I am on a low carb - 30 carbs per day and only have to do the Lantus and not use the short term insulin. I have even been able to reduce my Lantus. I am hoping the weight will start to come off. I am a type 1.5 (not a 1 but not a 2).

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