Hi all, I have been on just about every diet out there and can't seem to stick to them. This time I really need to lose the weight and keep it off for my health. I take four shots of insulin a day and need to lose 50 pounds. I'm hoping that keeping track of everything I put in my mouth will keep me on track. Any added support would be great.

There's several of us diabetics on here. I'm Type 2 non-insulin dependent. Lost 45 pounds since I've been using MFP and have gotten my blood sugars down to an average of 92--that's from an average of 140 3 months ago!

I've also managed to have one of my diabetes pills cut completely by my doc and the last one I still take has now been cut in half!

And, all this while finally--after 5 years--being able to eat fruit again without my levels going through the roof!

So, welcome! You've come to the right place to get help!

Hi all. I just started MFP yesterday and so far I am loving it. I have Type 2 diabetes, taking 4 to 6 shots a day, plus pills morning and night for lots of things beside the diabetes. I knew I had to do something when my daughter told me that she was scared I was going to die unless i started taking care of myself. I need to lose 100 lbs (of which 4 are already gone - water weight I am sure, but i'll take it any way I can get it!!) As you can see I can use all the support I can get! Hope we can support each other through our trials and tribulations. Nana 2 7

I was a diabetic... now I'm considered pre-diabetic... thanks to getting the weight off.

You can do it!

I follow a low carbohydrate diet... that's working for me.

Good Luck!!

Since I've been here, losing weight and exercising, I am actually eating more carbs than I have in years! Like I said, I can have fruit now--even bananas (banana smoothies have become my absolute favorite treat!) and mashed potatoes again! And, I even found out about a pasta called Dreamfield that has low carbs and tastes wonderful--so I can even have pasta again!

Hi there! Welcome to the site!

Hi all,

Today was really a weird day. I guess my body isn't used to me cutting calories so I had a low sugar in the afternoon and again after dinner. I guess tomorrow I will cut back on my insulin. I take four shots a day, one with each meal and then Lantus before I go to bed. Even with all the extra snacks I think I did okay today.

Just keep your doc up to speed on what you're doing--and watch those lows!

But doesn't it feel great to be able to cut back on meds!

i started yesterday also. i too am T2 diabetic. i am just restarting my weight loss again. had lost over 70, but quit smoking and trying to get back on track. i really want to finish this road. i am loving this site.
welcome, chipper

Hey Chipper15173,

Congratulations on quitting smoking, keep up the good work and have a great 4th. This is the first time I have tried adding my ticker so we shall see how it works.


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