I was diagnosed in March with type 2 diabetes at the ER I Was in DKA
Ok so long story short. I was diagnosed in March with type 2 diabetes at the ER I Was in DKA. So I spent multiple days in the ICU. I was 31 at the time of diagnosis and they did some testing to see if I was late onset type 1 and the antibodies were negative but my cpeptide was low so I was told I have to be on insulin. My A1c in March 13% and today was 5%. I’m super excited about that because I’ve been working so hard at calories 1500 or less per day and 30 carbs per day. Well I’ve went from 140lbs to 191 since March. I’m exercising at least 30 minutes a day and have been having lows so we are changing my dosing again. I’m doing a sliding scale now for my mealtime and my long acting will now be lower too. She said that because of being in DKA and on insulin I can gain weight but 50 pounds! I’m so frustrated. Also, does anyone else do low carb and their endocrinologist say to you oh that’s really low we recommend 45 per meal? I felt totally judged because I’m doing low carb but she couldn’t believe how great my numbers are and how little insulin I’m taking! Thanks for your advice!
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I do low carb – I am T1 – my endo is proud of me – I am his healthiest Diabetic! Keep up what your doing – if you dont like your Endo find a new one! I had to do that the first one I had was very arrogant and not helpful at all!
I have been low carb since 2009 and not only have great labs results and an A1C but have lost 55lbs since that and kept it off. I am type 1.
Is it I just need to give my body time to adjust and then it will work it’s way back off? I love low carb! It’s been 5 months since starting insulin. I’m just so frustrated because I’ve never in my life ate this healthy. Prior to March over the last 5 years I’ve lost around 100 pounds. So to gain back 50 I’m so just irritated!
A lot of diabetics, all types do low carb. Some endos don’t like low carb. If you aren’t comfortable with your current endo look for one who will work with you and respect you. I gained 20lbs the month following my diagnosis (T1D). I was 14, I
Get an appt with a cde dietician. while some weight gain is to be expected, that’s a lot in a short period if time (I sympathize, I really do). She can work with you to fine tune your meal plan and make sure you aren’t consuming more cals than you think. Are you getting exercise?
I’m early on in my pregnancy with type one and being told I need to eat 120-150 carbs per day?! I use to eat 45-60 before pregnancy and now try to hit 75-80 most days. My Endo is not that supportive but can tell a difference in my management!
On the weight gain — did you notice weight lost BEFORE diagnosis in March? I lost 15-18lbs right before mine and they wanted me to gain it all back. I gained probably 10-12 back, but made healthier decisions.
My A1C was in the 13s at diagnosis too, so I feel ya, but know some weight gain is expected. My guess is, if you’re having lows, then you are taking too much insulin which may be causing storage? Make the adjustments… Also lookout for basal adjustment around your cycle (I would need a little more basal the few days leading up, then very little the first few days, then back to normal). Watching for those things helped me understand my body and dosing needs better… Sometimes it’s not all about the food you eat.
Your body does need good carbs. I would stick with th recommended dose.
T2D are recommended to do Low Carb..but everyone is different…below 50 is keto diet..lots of dr think its too low..but it depends on your goal LONGEVITY…Long term…me personally i was 100 and that incl fruit sometimes and losing fat slowly…BUT…I dont have complications or take insulin…off meds now..and my A1c is 5.4 after a year of work…my point is…you have to find what works for u…I want to lose fat and 10 more pounds and keep A1c lower 5s..so Im cutting carbs to 75 soon…adjust and keep going see what that does…and I agree w be comfortable w your dr!💙 Good luck
With this being a new diagnosis for you,it will take time and adjustments with meds you and your endo and cde is recommended..
I took a Diabetes education course offered through Diabetes Association..Every patients care plan must be tailored according to their individual needs…
Learn as much as you can about tour condition,so that you can be able to participate in creating a health care action plan that suits you..
with the introduction of high doses of insulin,you will gain weight…if you are able to exercise consustently,that may help to drop a few pounds..
Sorry to hear you are gaining in spite of doing everything right for you BS. Food guides do recommend more carbs but I don’t think they adjust for diabetic needs. Do what you have to do to make your numbers be where you want them. I follow low carb. And exercise. Am off my meds totally so I know it can work for some. Everyone is different. Good luck hon
I gained 40 lbs., ICU for a week and then the insulin afterwards. I work out, eat well, and I haven’t lost weight, I have however slimmed down. I can tell by my clothes, lol. I’ve gained muscle I guess. Your not alone! I’m LADA though and no longer making insulin so I’m stuck with the insulin.
My endo did recommend about 100 carbs a day, so I’ve made that my limit. The only time they recommended a minimum carb for me was with breakfast, at least 20. I have never been great about eating breakfast at all.