"The reason that the liver can be big pain is the possible result of broken liver insulin signalling and liver adding excess glucose during fasting by mistake.
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Help!! Rapid Weight Gain
Started this discussion. Last reply by jims Feb 26. 21 Replies 0 Likes
Help! I was diagnosed A LADA diabetic in July. Upon diagnosis I was 107 pounds. For the past five years I have steadily been between 115-120 pounds. I Understand that my elevated blood sugars were…Continue
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Kathy replied to Roberta's discussion 'Help!! Rapid Weight Gain'"First of all, you have been given a lot of good ideas but what is your height. I would consult with your doctor and see how many pounds you should weigh for your height and build. Another thing to consider is allergy. I am allergic to corn and corn…"
"Keep in mind that many people who go on low calorie diets (1600 or less per day) gain weight because the body goes into 'starvation' mode and becomes super efficient at storing any surplus energy as fat. Generally, a 1800 calorie a day…"
Roberta commented on David K's group 'HOW DID YOU KNOW YOU HAD DIABETES'"I found out after returning home from a 10 day trip to Japan. I thought something was wrong before I had left for the trip because I was suffering from female problems for a couple of months. I live on Kauai, HI so getting in to see a dr. Within two…"
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Marie Torregrosa replied to Roberta's discussion 'Help!! Rapid Weight Gain'"Yes, it is the insulin. This is why some teenage girls stop using insulin so they can loose weight (they are dying too). One of the functions of insulin is to store fat. Have you checked your thyroid? This might be the problem. Also, age and gender…"
"Excellent points and some thoughts:
Liver (working) is supposed to do a dump when BG goes sub 70. The amount of glucose dumped on system is dependent upon the insulin level in blood. Liver works off of inverse of Insulin level. Liver assumes - lower…"
Holger Schmeken replied to Roberta's discussion 'Help!! Rapid Weight Gain'"Weight gain is absolutely NORMAL after diagnosis of T1/Lada. For a long time your body had to consume his fatty deposits to survive. One big source of energy coming from the carbohydrates could not be processed because of the limited insulin…"
"I've heard of quite a few people having success in lowering their morning fasting levels after experimenting with different amounts of protein/carb snacks before bedtime. (For example multigrain crackers with peanutbutter.)"
Roberta replied to Roberta's discussion 'Help!! Rapid Weight Gain'"Thank you everyone for the information and tips. I'm going to have my thyroid checked. I'm already on a relatively low carb diet. The liver dumping is an interesting concept. I eat 3-5 small meals per day. However my fasting BG is always…"
"Very good points Jim I believe that one thing a person can do to reduce unwanted glucose dumps from the liver is to have regular mealtimes and importantly to not skip breakfast. The trigger for these glucose releases is often lower than normal blood…"
"All good advice but I would add - check on liver leak, If your diet is stable and not changing, a leaky liver will throw more glucose at problem and raise the Blood Glucose level.
This leak can override diet and exercise and in fact you will need…"
Jag1 replied to Roberta's discussion 'Help!! Rapid Weight Gain'"I'm not sure what your point is. I agree with you that dietary carb can be a major source of triglycerides, but my point was that fat can also be a major source of triglycerides. It really depends on the diet that you are eating.
So just to be…"
Brian (bsc) replied to Roberta's discussion 'Help!! Rapid Weight Gain'"Dietary fat is absorbed into the bloodstream with bile acids, not as triglycerides. The liver processes these fatty acids into lipids, which include tris. While it is true that the tris will be taken up as bodyfat in the presence of insulin, a low…"
Jag1 replied to Roberta's discussion 'Help!! Rapid Weight Gain'"I disagree. Excess fat that you eat is digested by your body to triglycerides, and these triglycerides are stored by your body just as easily as triglycerides that are produced from excess carbohydrate. Excess of any macronutrient will cause fat…"
Shawnmarie replied to Roberta's discussion 'Help!! Rapid Weight Gain'"Good advice from others. Just thought I'd share that for me, calories do matter. I count both calories and carbs to keep my weight where I want it to be. I try to keep my carbs around 100g per day, but I think I might need to start lowering…"
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- At 1:55pm on November 20, 2012,
Linda G said… 
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home Roberta...
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
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- At 1:02am on November 20, 2012,
brokenpole said… - Welcome to the family!! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of what you will learn is that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and vent to, if needed.
- At 12:37pm on November 19, 2012, Marie B said…
hi Roberta, welcome to the community! Let me know if you have any questions, and feel free to join any discussions of interest.
Princeville is very pretty.
- At 9:17am on November 19, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… WELCOME to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. Please read the BLOGS the FORUMS and check out the many GROUPS for much valuable advice and information. WELCOME!!!
- At 8:42am on November 19, 2012,
Doris D said… Welcome to our family my friend!!!!! look at the groups and join any u want to. I'm hoping u enjoy it here with us come join uson our live chat at the bottom of our homepage anytime u want to
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