losing weight.

i am a new diabetic, i found out like2 months ago i have type 1.

before i was diagnosed i dropped down to like 113 pounds. i was so happy. then i gained weight and now i weigh like 145.

what can i do to lose weight quickly, like will my weight go down a little like once like they get the insulins figuredout.

&like ivebeen really depressed lately, like i think about just like eating so much and not giving my insulin just to lose weight, not caring if its unhealthy and it can cause long term effects.

what can i do?

Hi Jazzy,

I understand the weight struggle. It amazes me that some people can hardly keep weight on their frames and others FIGHT to get it off! Have you had a physician tell you what you should weigh? Is 113 realistic for your frame and age?? If so, diet and exercise are KEY! While I am not "thin" my BMI is just fine (dead center). My doctor is ok with my weight ... maybe would like to me lose five more pounds but that STILL will not put me a "thin" due to my frame (medium).

I have been so pleasantly surprised at how little I actually NEED to consume. I used to think I'd fall apart without larger amounts of food but the kind people here have helped me learn I need stable blood sugar, grazing throughout the day, if you will.

Please keep taking your med and following Lanie's excellent advice! Talk to your doctor and see a nutritionist/diabetes educator. Seeing a diabetes educator literally changed my life and gave me some concrete goals!

Hang in there and it's great to "meet' you!

A type 1 makes pretty much no insulin. There may be a little there for a short time. So, because there is no insulin there the cells aren't able to recieve the nutrients they need. The body then believes it is starving and begins to eat up the stored fat cells. So, the rapid weight loss was your body thinking it was starving. When you begin to take insulin your body is able to take the nutrients to the cells. Your body is now able to take the nutrients to the cells. The key to keeping a healthy weight with type 1 diabetes is the same as for those with type 2 diabetes, diet and exercise. The quick weight loss you got at the beginning of your diabetes was not a good thing. It meant that your body was in trouble. Now your body is working and you have put a little weight on. The answer now is to eat healthy, keep your numbers in line and be active. Don't focus on just the weight. You really want to be more concerned with your BMI. We don't have any idea how tall you are or what type of a body frame you have. We can't really be sure if 113 is a good weight for you or not. It could be underweight or it could be just right. Talk to your doctor about your weight gain.