"When I was first diagnosed (seven months ago)I went from a healthy 155 pounds to around 140 (due to rapidly shed water weight, due to a diabetic state...my BS when I was diagnosed was 440). They put me on an insulin drip. Two days later, when I went…"
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anyone else extremely thin, can't eat carbs and meds not working
Started this discussion. Last reply by Type2Tommy Jun 13, 2012. 21 Replies 0 Likes
Aug. 2011 diagnosed with diabeties when sugar hit 400's. Went on low carb diet and oral meds. I dropped from 140lbs at 5'6" to 120 in 2 months. I have only 2 family members with late life, diet…Continue
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Type2Tommy replied to sherrie's discussion 'anyone else extremely thin, can't eat carbs and meds not working'"Like you Paul, I have been on a low carb diet with excessive exercise to control my bg's. I was finding it hard to exercise and compete because of the low carb intake. Nothing I took oraly helped, but exercise sure did, finally realizing I…"
Tom S replied to sherrie's discussion 'anyone else extremely thin, can't eat carbs and meds not working'"Sherrie, I am Type 2 and on an insulin pump plus metformin. Like you I used to have a lot of stomach side effects due to the metformin because I was taking the immediate release formulation. The extended release formulation is purported to have much…"
DiabeticWarrior replied to sherrie's discussion 'anyone else extremely thin, can't eat carbs and meds not working'"I think Metformin helps, it does help to reduce the spikes after meals. If you are feeling lethargic and lack energy, you are not eating enough. I went through this a month ago.
I was off metformin, so anything i ate made my BG spike. I was feeling…"
marty1492 replied to sherrie's discussion 'anyone else extremely thin, can't eat carbs and meds not working'"Hi Sherrie,
So glad that you've found a big part of the answer!
Please keep posting about how you are doing!
Best wishes,
marty1492"
Shawnmarie replied to sherrie's discussion 'anyone else extremely thin, can't eat carbs and meds not working'"What a relief that must be for you to have figured out what was causing the problem! I have a feeling that, once you get your insulin dosing figured out (to the extent that might still be an issue), you'll feel much better. I'm a LADA and…"
still_young_at_heart replied to sherrie's discussion 'anyone else extremely thin, can't eat carbs and meds not working'"I'd switch to a Lantus pen. No use leaving money on the table :-)"
Paul Curwen replied to sherrie's discussion 'anyone else extremely thin, can't eat carbs and meds not working'"Yes, it bothers me also when people say "you should eat more, your too thin"... Sorry to hear exercise raises BG. I would be lost without my walks. Walking allows me to have a few carbs (15-20) esp at dinner."
sherrie replied to Loobyloo's discussion 'diabetic doggie detectors'"I was looking into this online only to find out that the cost of training a diabetic service dog is long and costly so usually severe cases in children are the ones who get the dogs the most. I found one site online that said they could teach you…"
sherrie replied to sherrie's discussion 'anyone else extremely thin, can't eat carbs and meds not working'"I have both - my lantus is in vial and Apidra is in Pen."
sherrie replied to sherrie's discussion 'anyone else extremely thin, can't eat carbs and meds not working'"I used to be an excercise finatic. Ran 5 miles a day and 3 hrs in the gym. Now cardiovascular excercise actually raises my BS only to drop 6 hrs later to all time lows. Thanks for your input..sometimes it really bothers me when people see me as…"
still_young_at_heart replied to sherrie's discussion 'anyone else extremely thin, can't eat carbs and meds not working'"Hi -
I couldn't tell from your profile if you use a syringe or pens but at your level of insulin usage pens are much cheaper. An open vial only lasts about one month and you'll waste far less insulin using 300 unit pens.
Maurie"
Paul Curwen replied to sherrie's discussion 'anyone else extremely thin, can't eat carbs and meds not working'"Hi Sherrie,
I'm 6-0 and only 154lbs. When first dx I went down to 142lbs and it wasn't good. No one in my family has diabetes and parents cannot remember anyone in their families either so it looks like I'm the first. I've always…"
sherrie replied to sherrie's discussion 'anyone else extremely thin, can't eat carbs and meds not working'"Since posting this...I have learned it is not the insulin that I am having severe reactions to. The insulin is making the Metformin kick in which is causing me the grief. They pulled me off Metformin completely just yesterday and since then my…"
DiabeticWarrior replied to sherrie's discussion 'anyone else extremely thin, can't eat carbs and meds not working'"I am the same, i am thin and i need insulin right away when i eat carbs i spike immediately.
I lost 20 pounds in 3 months.
It seems my endo and my family doctor have different opinions. The Endo thinks i am 1.5 and family doctor thinks i am type…"
marty1492 replied to sherrie's discussion 'anyone else extremely thin, can't eat carbs and meds not working'"Hi Sherrie,
I'm sorry I don't have any answers for you, but there are people here who have a lot of knowledge. Keep asking here, and I'm sure that some of them will be able to share similar experiences and/or be able to give you good…"
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- mom of 6, very thin and still losing weight, can't eat carbs or fruit, meds not working.
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brokenpole said… Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn 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 even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.
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- At 11:21am on April 15, 2012,
Linda G said… 
Welcome home Sherrie...
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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