Comments on: LOTS OF QUESTIONS http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2006/09/10/lots-of-questions/ Blog for the diabetics who use an insulin pump to control diabetes Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:28:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Olin Ok http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2006/09/10/lots-of-questions/#comment-25349 Olin Ok Sat, 23 Sep 2006 05:59:32 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2006/09/10/lots-of-questions/#comment-25349 I remember a similar situation some years ago; same conditions, same results. Then it was discovered that she has a frequent visitor that was bringing in boxes of See's Candy on a regular basis! David I remember a similar situation some years ago; same conditions, same results.

Then it was discovered that she has a frequent visitor that was bringing in
boxes of See’s Candy on a regular basis!

David

]]> By: Krystal Jesica http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2006/09/10/lots-of-questions/#comment-25345 Krystal Jesica Thu, 21 Sep 2006 15:20:18 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2006/09/10/lots-of-questions/#comment-25345 No free lunches, PERIOD.... David....LOL fp The protein question aside, I am convinced that the only way to loose weight is to eat less. End of story. But, doing so requires double concentration on accurate carb counting. Not easy! No free lunch here. David No free lunches, PERIOD…. David….LOL
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The protein question aside, I am convinced that the only way to loose weight
is to eat less.

End of story.

But, doing so requires double concentration on accurate carb counting. Not
easy!

No free lunch here.

David

]]> By: Randolph Fawn http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2006/09/10/lots-of-questions/#comment-25341 Randolph Fawn Wed, 20 Sep 2006 08:45:02 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2006/09/10/lots-of-questions/#comment-25341 Very interesting. I know a very large lady in a nursing home (a few years now) - wheelchair bound and fed only what is provided for her since she is incapable of doing for herself. She is not losing weight and is still very large. hmmmmm - Could it be that some *bodies* just don't work the way the Masterplan originally designed them? DISCLAIMER: This information is not intended to substitute for informed medical advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified health care provider. Very interesting. I know a very large lady in a nursing home (a few years
now) - wheelchair bound and fed only what is provided for her since she is
incapable of doing for herself. She is not losing weight and is still very
large. hmmmmm -

Could it be that some *bodies* just don’t work the way the Masterplan
originally designed them?

DISCLAIMER: This information is not intended to substitute for informed
medical advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a
health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified health care
provider.

]]> By: Olin Ok http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2006/09/10/lots-of-questions/#comment-25340 Olin Ok Tue, 19 Sep 2006 20:42:47 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2006/09/10/lots-of-questions/#comment-25340 The protein question aside, I am convinced that the only way to loose weight is to eat less. End of story. But, doing so requires double concentration on accurate carb counting. Not easy! No free lunch here. David The protein question aside, I am convinced that the only way to loose weight is
to eat less.

End of story.

But, doing so requires double concentration on accurate carb counting. Not
easy!

No free lunch here.

David

]]> By: Randolph Fawn http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2006/09/10/lots-of-questions/#comment-25318 Randolph Fawn Tue, 12 Sep 2006 05:40:48 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2006/09/10/lots-of-questions/#comment-25318 One caution on the above - with my kidney dysfunction (now at 16%) I was previously told by my nephrologist to limit my water intake (NO soda pop) to not overstress my kidneys. So what works for one may not work for someone else. ;) One caution on the above - with my kidney dysfunction (now at 16%) I was
previously told by my nephrologist to limit my water intake (NO soda pop) to
not overstress my kidneys. So what works for one may not work for someone
else. ;)

]]> By: Raymond Melendez http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2006/09/10/lots-of-questions/#comment-25317 Raymond Melendez Mon, 11 Sep 2006 15:46:48 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2006/09/10/lots-of-questions/#comment-25317 Arianna, I can't help much with the weight issue. Mine yo-yos and right now with the cardiomyopathy I'm having issues with water retention. I do agree that having your thyroid checked is a good idea. Type 1 diabetics are slightly higher risk for thyroid issues, and can react the opposite to normal...high thryoid actually causes me to gain weight, while low thyroid causes me to lose...its tied into insulin and increased insulin resistance and build up due to hormone changes. What kind of liver cleanse are you thinking about? I'm very cautious and conservative about any kind of cleansing. As has been said, our bodies really are self-cleansing. Some types of supplements or gradual changes in diet can be helpful, but harsh chemicals or drastic changes tend to be more counterproductive with diabetics (so <!--more--> I've found!). Also those kinds of cleansings and detoxings can intensify fatigue and create flu-like symptoms that can really cause problems with blood sugar control! I am more comfortable with small amounts of detoxing started with energy work, reflexology, massage, etc. You'd be amazed how much that can help if you have a truly qualified, experienced practioner do the work. Just be sure to drink lots and lots of water before and after the session. (Of course that's a great way to trigger a self-cleanse at any time!) Suzanna Arianna,

I can’t help much with the weight issue. Mine yo-yos and right now
with the cardiomyopathy I’m having issues with water retention. I do
agree that having your thyroid checked is a good idea. Type 1
diabetics are slightly higher risk for thyroid issues, and can react
the opposite to normal…high thryoid actually causes me to gain
weight, while low thyroid causes me to lose…its tied into insulin
and increased insulin resistance and build up due to hormone changes.

What kind of liver cleanse are you thinking about? I’m very cautious
and conservative about any kind of cleansing. As has been said, our
bodies really are self-cleansing. Some types of supplements or
gradual changes in diet can be helpful, but harsh chemicals or
drastic changes tend to be more counterproductive with diabetics (so

I’ve found!). Also those kinds of cleansings and detoxings can
intensify fatigue and create flu-like symptoms that can really cause
problems with blood sugar control! I am more comfortable with small
amounts of detoxing started with energy work, reflexology, massage,
etc. You’d be amazed how much that can help if you have a truly
qualified, experienced practioner do the work. Just be sure to drink
lots and lots of water before and after the session. (Of course
that’s a great way to trigger a self-cleanse at any time!)

Suzanna

]]> By: Jennie Mui http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2006/09/10/lots-of-questions/#comment-25316 Jennie Mui Mon, 11 Sep 2006 11:00:25 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2006/09/10/lots-of-questions/#comment-25316 Arianna, I share some of your struggles so let me share some of the things that work for me. (not that I always follow my own advice, but when I do, I get results LOL) I, too, have gained weight after starting the pump. The only way, I have found to lose it is the boring "less calories, more exercise" way. I just started a couple months ago doing Pilates exercises. I bought the machine from QVC shopping channel (www.qvc.com) It is less stress on the joints and helps with my frozen shoulder. I also am trying to eat more whole grains, veges, whole fruits (not juice) and low fat protein like soy, chicken and fish. I also have fat free milk. The high protein diets are such a fad right now, but everything I've read and seen says they aren't healthy--especially for diabetics with kidney problems. (which I have). I think eating foods with a low glycemic index and high fiber help me keep the blood sugars lower and then I lose weight easier. Maybe your doctor <!--more--> could also check your thyroid. I was diagnosed hypothyroid after giving birth to my first daughter. One of the most common times to develop hypothyroidism is after pregnancy. I loss 10 pounds in one week after being put on Synthroid. As far as hormones go, I have noticed that my blood sugars are especially difficult to control two weeks before a period. They are higher and I usually need more insulin which in turn makes me gain weight. In the last few months, however, I may be starting perimenopause because I haven't had a period for four months and I've noticed that my blood sugars are much more stable. Maybe due to hormone change? Not sure, but I like it. Well, good luck to you. Love, Jeana in Alaska Ü P.S. Oh I didn't mention the liver detox stuff. I don't think it is a very healthy thing to do for a diabetic. At least it wasn't for me. I tried it but just felt sicker. They try to tell you that your body needs a cleansing but actually our bodies are made to be self cleaning. You can get that "detox" feeling by eating more raw veges and drinking water. At least that is what works for me. Well, I look forward to seeing what others have to say. Talk to you later. Ü Arianna,
I share some of your struggles so let me share some of the things that work
for me. (not that I always follow my own advice, but when I do, I get
results LOL)
I, too, have gained weight after starting the pump. The only way, I have
found to lose it is the boring "less calories, more exercise" way. I just
started a couple months ago doing Pilates exercises. I bought the machine
from QVC shopping channel (www.qvc.com) It is less stress on the joints and
helps with my frozen shoulder. I also am trying to eat more whole grains,
veges, whole fruits (not juice) and low fat protein like soy, chicken and
fish. I also have fat free milk. The high protein diets are such a fad
right now, but everything I’ve read and seen says they aren’t
healthy–especially for diabetics with kidney problems. (which I have). I
think eating foods with a low glycemic index and high fiber help me keep
the blood sugars lower and then I lose weight easier. Maybe your doctor

could also check your thyroid. I was diagnosed hypothyroid after giving
birth to my first daughter. One of the most common times to develop
hypothyroidism is after pregnancy. I loss 10 pounds in one week after
being put on Synthroid. As far as hormones go, I have noticed that my
blood sugars are especially difficult to control two weeks before a period.
They are higher and I usually need more insulin which in turn makes me gain
weight. In the last few months, however, I may be starting perimenopause
because I haven’t had a period for four months and I’ve noticed that my
blood sugars are much more stable. Maybe due to hormone change? Not sure,
but I like it. Well, good luck to you. Love, Jeana in Alaska Ü

P.S. Oh I didn’t mention the liver detox stuff. I don’t think it is a
very healthy thing to do for a diabetic. At least it wasn’t for me. I
tried it but just felt sicker. They try to tell you that your body needs a
cleansing but actually our bodies are made to be self cleaning. You can
get that "detox" feeling by eating more raw veges and drinking water. At
least that is what works for me. Well, I look forward to seeing what others
have to say. Talk to you later. Ü

]]> By: colin_140 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2006/09/10/lots-of-questions/#comment-25315 colin_140 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 05:18:52 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2006/09/10/lots-of-questions/#comment-25315 << Since going on my pump two years ago, there have been alot of ups and downs, as with anyone. One of my biggest problems is that I have gained ten pounds! I am small at 5'2 and so it does not have alot of area to go to Ü When I was first diagnosed Type 1 , 26 years ago, the emphasis was on protein. Now it is more on carbs; I have been told because of damage to kidneys by high protein. NOW, that said, has anyone hear tried a high protein diet with like EAS or something? I also know that consistent focused excercise has been very difficult for me the past year with our son birth etc. He literally has me going 24/7 and at the end of the day the LAST thing I want to do it jump on a treadmill ( Beginning of the day too !Ü) Would love to hear how you all excercise and what Type 1's do to lose weight. My hormones have fluctuated greatly this year and changes are going on even <!--more--> though I am in my thirties. Any women notice this causes weight gain? And last , but not least, has anyone done a liver detoxification program? I feel like I have a bunch of junk sometimes in my body. I have talked to others who swear by them, but no Diabetics. Thank you!!! Hi Arianna: have a lot of stuff to sort out. First, best thing to do is talk to a Nutritionist. You want to detox, become a vegetarian...works best, keeps the glucose well controlled, but portion control is definitely the key. Vegetarian does not always mean low calorie, either!! Remember too, insulin is a growth hormone...so we ""grow""" especially when pregnant and eating. Breastfeeding is a wonderful way to lose those pregnancy pounds, and your pumping won't affect your milk production or your baby. I teach my patients to take themselves and baby for a good walk every day. Helps both of you. Largest meal should be at lunch time. There are vegetable sources of protein that are nice to kidneys = beans, tofu, etc. Discuss this with your nutritionist/CDE so that youboth know what track you're on...... Yes, high protein is dangerous to us when we have renal involvement. Being on anACE inhibitor is also important....then, you have to check to make sure it doesn't cross into breast milk. So a fine line has to be tread.... I gave David a web site to check out www.aace.com....check out the new guidelines.....Joan :) << Since going on my pump two years ago, there have been alot of ups and
downs, as with anyone. One of my biggest problems is that I have gained ten
pounds! I am small at 5′2 and so it does not have alot of area to go to Ü
When I was first diagnosed Type 1 , 26 years ago, the emphasis was on
protein. Now it is more on carbs; I have been told because of damage to
kidneys by high protein.

NOW, that said, has anyone hear tried a high protein diet with like EAS or
something?
I also know that consistent focused excercise has been very difficult for me
the past year with our son birth etc. He literally has me going 24/7 and at
the end of the day the LAST thing I want to do it jump on a treadmill (
Beginning of the day too !Ü)
Would love to hear how you all excercise and what Type 1’s do to lose weight.
My hormones have fluctuated greatly this year and changes are going on even

though I am in my thirties. Any women notice this causes weight gain?

And last , but not least, has anyone done a liver detoxification program?
I feel like I have a bunch of junk sometimes in my body. I have talked to
others who swear by them, but no Diabetics.

Thank you!!!
Hi Arianna: have a lot of stuff to sort out. First, best thing to do is
talk to a Nutritionist. You want to detox, become a vegetarian…works best,
keeps the glucose well controlled, but portion control is definitely the key.
Vegetarian does not always mean low calorie, either!!
Remember too, insulin is a growth hormone…so we ""grow""" especially when
pregnant and eating. Breastfeeding is a wonderful way to lose those
pregnancy pounds, and your pumping won’t affect your milk production or your
baby.
I teach my patients to take themselves and baby for a good walk every day.
Helps both of you.
Largest meal should be at lunch time. There are vegetable sources of protein
that are nice to kidneys = beans, tofu, etc.
Discuss this with your nutritionist/CDE so that youboth know what track
you’re on……
Yes, high protein is dangerous to us when we have renal involvement. Being
on anACE inhibitor is also important….then, you have to check to make sure
it doesn’t cross into breast milk. So a fine line has to be tread….
I gave
David a web site to check out www.aace.com….check out the new
guidelines…..Joan :)

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