my diabetes story

my diabetes was diagnosed in 1989 and came as a surprise, no one had expected it, it was initally badly managed by the wrong yablets and a leading diabetes specialist wanted to put me on insulin, fortunately I saw another specialist who realised I was insulin resistant and actually was making more than enough insulin, but couldnt use it properly, he changed my tablets and I managed OK for about 10 years, although always overweight

eventually I was maxed out on 3 different diabetes tablets and the sugar was still too high and despite my best efforts, was still badly overweight, I tried the glycemic index diet but it didnt work for me

in desperation I then tried the atkins diet, despite being told not to. It did work, I lost much weight and my diabetes is now under good control on a very small dose of tablets, ironically I eat much more food than before too, I can eat as much of the permitted foods as I want to

now , despite confident predictions that my insulin supply would soon dry up, I am still making all the insulin that I need

diabetes specialists really should be forced to stay up to date, many of mine were years out of date and refused to accept that insulin resistance even existed, I am sure that many diabetics could be taken off insulin and go back on tablets if their diabetes were properly managed

I am not saying that the atkins diet will work for everyone but it should be tried, especially if maxed out on tablets and about to have to go on to insulin, it hasnt damaged my kidneys or other organs at all either, despite some confident predictions that it would

I have vert minor diabetic eye damage and no foot damage, I often walk barefoot on the beach which stimulates the blood circulation in my feet, despite again being told not to

I just have to say thats great that atkins worked for you but anyone who is type one diabetic should never do atkins. I had kedoacidosis (however you spell it) when I was 18 from trying that diet to lose weight. Then despite the fact that i had perfect blood sugars when i was on phase 1 of the south beach diet, i didnt have ketoacidosis but i started throwing up like i had it. my docter told me thats way too much protien for a type one diabeteic and never to do those diets.

All of us girls want to lose a few pounds before the summer but seriously consult your physician first

the atkins diet has been around for over 20 years and if there were any general problems they would have shown up by now

The Atkins diet has been around a lot longer but under a different name. In the 60's it was call the Canadian Airforce Diet. Hi protein, low carbs...same game just that Atkins wrote and book and got the $$.

For me that much protein is a hazard. For Hubby it's already a problem called gout.

Chutz

Wow that IS alotta wieght. Congrats. I liked my low carb I did nothing for exercise and lost 35lbs in 3 months lol I guess I'll hear out the dietician and make sure I add daily exercise to my routine. I have been really doing nothing for last 9 months except eating and laying around complaining that my sinuses give me dizzy spells (I realize now sugar give me dizzy spells lol)
Anyway I am going to make the dietary changes and add exercise and pray this will help me take off the weight. I would like to lose 60 lbs. I guess I just need to be dedicated to it.
Does it sound silly to say I worry if I CAN lose the weight? I see alot of diabetics SO overweight. I assumed it was because insulin problems prevented them from being able to lose. Am I wrong on this? I am so unknowledgable about diabetes which is shameful cause my dad has it. But in my defense he NEVER takes care of it and I do not want to be where he is now in 10 years, I want to treat this seriously from the start. Any advice from all of you would be so appreciated.

    I feel the same dilemma as you all do.  I've been tempted to start the Adtkins diet...but have heard pros and cons about it.  What is the best way to lose weight?  I am a type 2 diabetic, recently put on insulin.  It has helped to lower my blood sugar.  I need to lose weight, though, and haven't been able to yet.  Up five pounds and down five pounds.  Any suggestions?

Post Edited (Tested) : 5/1/2005 9:15:16 PM (GMT-6)

 Thanks!!!.  I've been leaning that way.