Hi,
I'm new here and joined as I would like to talk to others in a similar situation. My son was diagnosed with Type1 diabetes 2 years ago, which came as something of a shock. He has dealt with it and has self injected from day 1. Last week he had a check up and had lost 4 pounds, weight loss has been something he has been encouraged to do, he was so pleased,but speaking to the doctor he said that looking at his HbA1c, this loss was more due to bad diabetes management than diet or lifestyle change.
This has demoralised him, the doctor said we can either increase the insulin dosage, which would give increased weight gain, or he could moderate his intake which would allow the insulin he had to do more work. This doesn't seem to be happening and his readings just seem to spiral out of control.
The doctor we see is very understanding, and gives sound logical advice, I just seem to be the guy in the middle trying to help and do the best for my son. I don't expect a miracle post to cure all my son's problems, but would like to chat with others who can sympathise.
I'm new here and joined as I would like to talk to others in a similar situation. My son was diagnosed with Type1 diabetes 2 years ago, which came as something of a shock. He has dealt with it and has self injected from day 1. Last week he had a check up and had lost 4 pounds, weight loss has been something he has been encouraged to do, he was so pleased,but speaking to the doctor he said that looking at his HbA1c, this loss was more due to bad diabetes management than diet or lifestyle change.
This has demoralised him, the doctor said we can either increase the insulin dosage, which would give increased weight gain, or he could moderate his intake which would allow the insulin he had to do more work. This doesn't seem to be happening and his readings just seem to spiral out of control.
The doctor we see is very understanding, and gives sound logical advice, I just seem to be the guy in the middle trying to help and do the best for my son. I don't expect a miracle post to cure all my son's problems, but would like to chat with others who can sympathise.