Diabetes And Weight Loss
Make no mistake, every case of diabetes is different! Of course, it is well recognized that most cases of type 2 diabetes can actually be cured with diet and exercise. But that is not the case in every case, especially with late onset! Sometimes, it can be more related to stress and lack of sleep or simple genetics than it is to any part of the weight loss process, diet and exercise process, etc. With type 1 diabetes, some don’t realize just how hard weight loss can be. Yes, you have a specialized diet with type 2 that you should follow, and most of the time, this will lead to substantial weight loss on its own. It’s the original low carb diet. But that doesn’t necessarily apply with type 1.
With type 1 diabetes, you lose a substantial amount of weight without diet and exercise changes before being diagnosed! The problem is that when you get your body on insulin, which is 100% necessary, many have a hard time accepting it, because they start gaining weight. Keeping stress levels low are of course important. But with type 1 diabetes, even after diagnosis and initial treatment, weight could greatly vary at random, and most don’t have as much control as one would think.
But what can you do to lose more weight when you have diabetes? The first thing to do is to keep on top of your treatments. Talk regularly with your doctor, regardless of which type of diabetes you may have or the type you have been told you have. Your doctor can regularly test your blood glucose levels and tell you what kind of progress you are making, what kind of changes you may have to make in your diet or medication, etc. This requires special attention.
Second, especially with type 2, try to keep your carb intake under control. With type 1, it is not as consequential, because either way, you are going to be on an insulin regimen. But controlling your body’s intake of carbs and making sure to take in more protein can work to help you to keep your blood glucose levels more stable, when combined of course with the proper medication. When used right, this increased protein content and of course low carb lifestyle could lead to more substantial weight loss on its own.
But the most important thing is to consult with your doctor! Your doctor will tell you what your body can handle right now. He can track how your body is responding to any diet you use. And should you choose to use diet pills, he can tell you if your body is reacting adversely to him. All of this is absolutely essential in choosing a diet to go with this particular medical condition.