I'm 20, type 1 and have been since i was 17. Found it really hard to accept i was diabetic, but now i think im starting to come to terms with it. I live away from my parents so its hard sometimes to deal with temptation, but im starting to ditch sugary drinks and go for low cal low sugar and my sugars have been better than ever! but recently ive been dropping insane amounts of weight without really trying!! im 5ft9 and down to 9st! Anyone been through something similar? Im a bit worried!
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Hi Bec, welcome to the forum 🙂 I'm imagining that you are needing less insulin now that you are cutting out the sugar? Less insulin often means less weight, and though it may seem like a lot it's a significant change for your body to get used to so it might take a little while for you to get used to things. When I was your age I was 8st (not diabetic then). I am also 5'9" and I'm a bloke 🙂 I was perfectly healthy, even though I was a stone lighter than you are now. Your BMI is low, at 18.6, but still healthy. If you are concerned then I would ask your GP to see if there may be anything else at play.
What are your blood sugar levels like and what insulin regime are you on?
p.s. I now weigh 11st - life has taken its toll! 😉
What are your blood sugar levels like and what insulin regime are you on?
p.s. I now weigh 11st - life has taken its toll! 😉
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Awwww.....bless......you look fab mr alan.....( coffs for your age ) 😱 he he.........hello bec welcome to forum x
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