ive lost weight,im fading away to a mountain..

noogsy · #1 (**permalink**) 06-16-2007, 01:22 AM

im a bit perturbed...im following the diabets rules im trying to keep my blood sugar level under 10,and so far im doing great my levels are going down a little every day.considering i was 19 the day i was diagnosed.any way ive lost a stone and a half in 12 days (yes 12 days?).i was weighed at my gym yesterday.and im going to get my backside booted by the diabetic nurse as i think im loosing far to fast.ive cut out normal bread,pasta,rice and potatoes as they all make me go sky high.ive made a pan of soup for today i will just eat that when im hungry.im pretty much having meat or fish and salad fo my dinner.no alcohol ....lol....am i doing things the right way...has everyone lost a ton of weight when they started following the diabetic rules..i suddenly realised yesterday that my bra dosent fit any more???..my grapefruits have turned into apples???...lol...is they weight loss normal??..love noogsy...xxx

caswellhb · #2 (**permalink**) 06-16-2007, 01:33 AM

Well done!
For a lot of people the weight loss is the hardest part.
Remember that at first, you lose a lot of water so your drop in weight looks fast. It will slow to a reasonable amount weekly with proper management.
You are doing so well! Keep it up.

Heather.

xMenace · #3 (**permalink**) 06-16-2007, 02:44 AM

I like apples.

Emm · #4 (**permalink**) 06-16-2007, 04:48 AM

That is a LOT of weight in a little time!

How recently were you diagnosed? Any chance you're actually a type 1 or 1.5?

High BGs will also have you losing weight - but it sounds like you're getting your numbers under control nicely

You've made a lot of changes, so that could be all it is... if so, enjoy!

noogsy · #5 (**permalink**) 06-16-2007, 06:33 AM

hi Ive been told I'm type 2.i am taking the whole you are what you eat thing seriously and i have lost a ton...i suppose i have another ton to go ...

and im going to the gym every week day i take my littley to the swimming baths at the weekend.but i definately feel better in myself. my eyes are still blurr though...how long does that take to get better????love noogsy

Cyborg · #6 (**permalink**) 06-16-2007, 07:44 AM

You are probably losing weight for a couple reasons. Mostly, due to your change in diet and activity level. Secondly, since your bg is still 3x what it should be (even though it's lower), you are still not utilizing all the glucose (calories) that you are ingesting. More than likely you are still passing sugar in your urine and giving your kidneys a good workout. The tighter control you get of your diabetes, the more every calorie will count and weight loss should slow. Welcome aboard and good luck.

noogsy · #7 (**permalink**) 06-17-2007, 03:57 AM

oooops! i put my post in the wrong place.sorry.

love noogsy

princesslinda · #8 (**permalink**) 06-19-2007, 12:48 PM

When diagnosed, I had lots of weight to lose (still do, but 56 lbs less than before). I was so scared to hear the diagnosis, I did a complete turn-around with eating, exercising, anything healthy I could do, I did...and the weight did come off, esp at first. I don't see from your post what meds you're on, but I think I remember from a previous post that you are on metformin..if so, that helps with insulin resistance and helps curb hunger as well. I think all of your positive changes are causing all the good weight loss results.

Sounds like you're trying really, really hard...GOOD FOR YOU!!! Keep up the good work.

Hopefully, as your blood sugars stabilize, your vision will clear. I do remember the blurry vision at first. It's always a good idea to see an opthalmologist annually with diabetes...i'd wait until your blood sugars have been controlled for a couple of months and things have stabilized first (that's what my opthalmologist recommended).