My diag. & 19yo

[vipers1049]

hey everyone...new to the forum, just got diag. on the 5th and decided to read up and found this site. All started when my dad started to notice i was thinning out, so i went to publix and weighed in at 125lbs. and im 6'1" (skinny). Within a period of 6 months i lost 20+lbs. and was showing all signs of D. ,Went to the DR. and he told me to go to the ER ASAP. After my BG test the meter would only read HI(600+).Then the next day DIAG. Type 1. At first i didnt know how i could deal with all this (extreme fear of needles) but im getting used to it. However im still having troubles keeping my BGL's under 250. well anyways just wanted to intro myself and make my first post. Also, im having trouble with my diet portion size wise, im hungry all the time, i guess from being used to eating whenever i pleased. will this go away in time? what is somthing i can eat as like a filler between meal?:confused:

[gsnider]

Welcome! I'm a little older than you (23) but I'm in a similar boat. I wasn't quite as skinny as you when I was diagnosed back in January. I'm 6'1" also and I was 140lbs. It gets a lot easier and in just a few weeks the insulin will be part of your normal routine.

I see you're using Humulin and Novolin. You might want to ask your doctor about getting you on some of the newer insulins like Lantus or Levemir for basal and Humalog or Novolog for bolus. I've been on these since I started insulin and I have been able to keep my blood sugar under control even with an awful diet of regular sodas and candy all the time to try to gain some of my weight back.

When I'm really hungry and I don't want to have to worry about insulin I will have a steak, some grilled chicken or a salad. There's a lot of stuff you can have that's low carb. Cottage cheese, beef jerky(will fill you up quick), nuts(not honey roasted!). Just be careful about the "sugar free" stuff that normally is loaded with sugar like the sugar free reese's or cookies. They've got sugar alcohols that have a nasty tendency to have a laxative effect :(

Being hungry all the time is normal for you. We continue to grow into our 20s and your body is malnourished, so you're going to stay hungry until you get back to a healthy weight. Just try to keep your sugars under control and everything will be fine very soon. I just weighed myself today and I'm back up to 165!

[UltiMica06]

Ha WOW ur story sounds simliar to mine!

3yrs ago...I started looking like a "Crack Addict"....

I had:

- Dark Circles around my eyes & Hair falling Out! :(

- I lost approx. 35lbs I am 5'11 & weighed 130lbs the day I went to see the Dr.

- Taking a Pee 8 times a Day

- Eating like a Mad Man never gained weight.

SO, I went to see the Dr. and had a blood test...within 2hrs...the Dr. called and said if I am Puking go to the ER right away!....I was Not....That I been dianosed w/ Type 1 Diabetes,...I said "oh great"...I have a fear of Needles and stuff....That FEAR had go quickly away!....

I am back to normal weight....I am wondering if my Hair will fully grow back now.....:(

[Subby]

However im still having troubles keeping my BGL's under 250. well anyways just wanted to intro myself and make my first post. Also, im having trouble with my diet portion size wise, im hungry all the time, i guess from being used to eating whenever i pleased. will this go away in time? what is somthing i can eat as like a filler between meal?:confused:

Hi vipers. It may well be that your high BG levels are currently contributing to your hunger and cravings. I find that anything above about 200 and I'll start to get compulsive eating cravings.

With respect to the previous poster who's getting blood glucose control drinking normal soda and the like, many people find that even rapid (the fastest) insulin is simply unable to deal with many highly refined, fast acting carbs and keep or return BGs to a healthy level. Soda or sweets/candy might be obvious examples. It really is a great idea to make your task easier and cut the worst straight out, and if you want to eat them, treat it like an experiment to try it once or twice and add it back in only if you see good results from the food/bolus combo. For the moment, you should gravitate towards foods that give you a good result given the right shot of insulin. The reactions to different foods is different between people, so the best way to discover what foods are good for you, is to try and observe. You can also pick up lots of low carb and low GI meal and snack ideas to try as well.

It can be quite tricky getting basal and bolus insulin right (short and long acting). I definitely second looking into more modern insulins. Whatever insulin you use, it's worth working to get better control, you will feel a great deal better if you keep your BG down close to "normal" levels.

Good luck! Ask questions!

[Beckernj]

wow you sound alot like me lol, I normally weigh about 130 and im 6ft2. I dropped to about 118-115 and thats why I got checked out lol. I lost all that weight in 2 weeks tho...lol anyways you will def gain weight back shortly, in the last 6 months iv gone from that 115 to 140 lol

[windireed78]

hey everyone...new to the forum, just got diag. on the 5th and decided to read up and found this site. All started when my dad started to notice i was thinning out, so i went to publix and weighed in at 125lbs. and im 6'1" (skinny). Within a period of 6 months i lost 20+lbs. and was showing all signs of D. ,Went to the DR. and he told me to go to the ER ASAP. After my BG test the meter would only read HI(600+).Then the next day DIAG. Type 1. At first i didnt know how i could deal with all this (extreme fear of needles) but im getting used to it. However im still having troubles keeping my BGL's under 250. well anyways just wanted to intro myself and make my first post. Also, im having trouble with my diet portion size wise, im hungry all the time, i guess from being used to eating whenever i pleased. will this go away in time? what is somthing i can eat as like a filler between meal?:confused:
Hello, I know it is tough to begin with, and it takes getting use to. I have had diabetes for the last 29 years of my life. I was diagnosed at the age of 2, and started giving my own shots at 6 years old. Now that I am on the pump I have seen a great difference in my A1C's and how I feel. I have 2 beautiful babies and remain to try and stay healthy as possible. It can be hard at times, since this is new to you. I am only 5'9 148 pounds. If you ever need any advice please feel free to contact me. I am new to this Forum also, did not know anything about it until yesterday. I have some knowledge on foods, and carbohydrate counting. So let me know what I can help you with. Take Care.

[Shubert]

Yeah, I was 16 when I got diagnosed with it. I normally weighed 185lbs and I weighed in at 155 at the doctors office, and that only took about a month to lose! All the symptoms you had are the exact ones I got and that told my stepfather (who is also diabetic) what was up. After the past 5 years or so, I have been able to maintain my 185lbs (6'2")

Like Subby said, how the insulin and carbs affects you is personal to you. It affects everyone differently. Eat, take your insulin, test, and observe. You will eventually figure it out. Although I didn't give up a lot of foods when I first got diabetes (because I was so used to them and simply didn't want to), I would suggest leaving out the heavy sweets until you really get things under control, then slowly work them back in if you really want them (and who doesn't???)

Good luck with everything and remember to check your sugar levels constantly!

[PrettynPurple]

<~~~i was getting up to go pee like 5 times an hour during the day and every 2 hrs at nite. I was dehydrated as some people get because I was drinking like 24 oz of water like every 2 hrs.

[Pazzesco]

I've fattened up a bit in recent years, but when I was diagnosed in seventh grade I was a little twig. From what I remember I didn't have a clue what I was doing for the first month, so it looks like you're already ahead of the game.

It'll take a while to get used to the daily routine. Make a good faith effort to control your BG, but don't blame yourself--they'll be bouncing around for a while while you acquaint yourself with your condition.

Filler food? Well, anything that doesn't have carbs can be taken without insulin. Eggs, many meats, leafy greens...Nuts and legumes tend to have relatively few carbs, but you'll still probably need to take insulin if you're going to have any more than a handful.

talk to your doctor about switching to an insulin pump. I've been on one since eighth grade and, while it's clunkier than syringes and doesn't replace finger pricks, it dramatically cuts down on the number of shots needed and makes snacking less of a hassle.

Stay strong, brother (sister?)

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