Advertisement

		Ask the Diabetes Team	Jump to a new section --[ Getting Around ]-- Home Page What's New Privacy Policy Search CWD --[ People ]-- Family Support Network Adults with Diabetes Care Photos Chat Rooms Conferences Kids with Diabetes Parents Parent Humor Scholarships and Financial Aid Grandparents Humorous Tidbits Jobs Mailing Lists CWD Forums Poetry and Art Videos Polls Quilt for Life Surveys Blogs --[ Clinic ]-- Ask the Diabetes Team Alternate Site Testing Alternative Treatments Care Suggestions CWD Español Diabetes Basics Diabetes at School 504 Plans Diabetes Camps Diabetes Dictionary Insulin Pumps Nutrition Podcasts Presentations Products Product Marketplace Sports Studies Warning Signs --[ Sources ]-- News and Information Diabetes Advocacy Links to Other Web Sites Press Releases Regional Information Services Support Groups --[ Feedback ]-- About CWD Advertise Awards Contribute Your Experiences Disclaimer Letters to the Editor Logos and Linking Share our Brochures

Question: I am female, 37 years old and five foot five inches tall. Before taking insulin, my weight averaged 130 pounds. Since taking insulin, starting six months ago, I gained 16 pounds. I have tried everything, but it seems impossible to lose those 16 pounds. I exercise 5 days a week, one and one half hours per day. The workout begins with thirty minutes of aerobics and then one hour of free-weight training. My low fat-low sugar diet is approxomately 1500-1800 calories per day, consisting of 300 calories from fat and 1200 calories from fruits and vegetables. I walk approximately one or two miles every day, at a mormal pace. I take 20 units of insulin per day, 12 units in the AM and 8 units in the PM. Can you help? Answer: The proportion of carbohydrate in your diet is higher than that used in most meal plans for people on insulin. It is also somewhat unusual not to include any starch or protein. The same number of calories as carbohydrate will require more insulin to keep the blood sugar normal than fat or protein foods with the same number of calories. Insulin promotes formation of fat in the body. Perhaps you could discuss with your physician or nutritionist whether or not you could modify the meal plan to provide the same number of calories, but fewer carbohydrate calories. You will probably need to eat some additional protein. If you are then able to control your blood sugar with less insulin, hopefully you will be able to shed extra pounds. TGL Original posting 31 Jul 96

Advertisement

		Not Helpful  1 2 3 4 5  Very Helpful                  E-mail Page     Print Format
			Jump to a new section --[ Getting Around ]-- Home Page What's New Privacy Policy Search CWD --[ People ]-- Family Support Network Adults with Diabetes Care Photos Chat Rooms Conferences Kids with Diabetes Parents Parent Humor Scholarships and Financial Aid Grandparents Humorous Tidbits Jobs Mailing Lists CWD Forums Poetry and Art Videos Polls Quilt for Life Surveys Blogs --[ Clinic ]-- Ask the Diabetes Team Alternate Site Testing Alternative Treatments Care Suggestions CWD Español Diabetes Basics Diabetes at School 504 Plans Diabetes Camps Diabetes Dictionary Insulin Pumps Nutrition Podcasts Presentations Products Product Marketplace Sports Studies Warning Signs --[ Sources ]-- News and Information Diabetes Advocacy Links to Other Web Sites Press Releases Regional Information Services Support Groups --[ Feedback ]-- About CWD Advertise Awards Contribute Your Experiences Disclaimer Letters to the Editor Logos and Linking Share our Brochures

Last Updated: Sun Jan 15 12:01:27 2006
This Internet site provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. If you have any concerns about your own health or the health of your child, you should always consult with a physician or other health care professional.

This site is published by Children With Diabetes, Inc, which is responsible for its contents.
By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use, Legal Notice and Privacy Policy.
© Children with Diabetes, Inc. 1995-2009. Comments and Feedback.