Weight Loss Forum and Discussions

I came across this article on Facebook that explains why wight is often gained when one begins using insulin to control their diabetes. It's a frequent subject on posts here and thought this might be helpful: ...

https://youtu.be/z3fO5aTD6JU 36 minutes of amazing information..might need a dictionary..wink wink..hugs

Looking for some insight. I was on non insulin (farxiga and victoza) I was losing weight but my blood sugars were still all over the place. My endo suggested that she didn't think I am making enough insulin for those drugs to work so she wanted me to go on insulin. currently I am using...

Has anyone had any luck on Weight Watchers with the new point system they started this year in January? I did very well last year before they changed it, but this year, I couldn't get my glucose below 120. It seems like they cut way back on fat and encourage you to eat the point free foods that...

Has anyone every been on the Keto diet and have you had success?

I am just over 2months out from surgery and feel really good. For the most part, I think I'm fully recovered now, though I haven't received the "all clear" from the plastic surgeon yet. I'm ready to get back in the gym, just waiting for a new sign up special. Lol. I'm still only down 20 lbs,...

Good Morning, I am focussing on changing my diet (which I hate that word). I need to start eating healthier. What advice do you suggest in implementing this with a family? Do I make separate meals? Do I have everyone make the changes with me? I have a husband who will eat about anything, 3...

I’ve been diagnosed as type 2 diabetic at age 28 as of December 2017. This by far has been the hardest thing I’ve ever experienced and I’m not exactly sure as to how I should cope with this...and to add insult to injury I currently have no insurance. How do you get into the “groove” of this...

Hey everyone I am new to the site. I have diabetes type 2 and PCOS. I am currently working with a fertility clinic to help get pregnant for the first time. My issue is my a1c. It's extremely high and it's a battle I've been fighting for years. I am on both oral and insulin medications. I'm asking...

Does anyone know where to find a list of foods, either organized by glycemic index/load or by food category but also listing the glycemic index and load numbers? I'd love to get ahold of a good printable list of low glycemic foods that I can use when shopping and meal planning. I don't mind...

Hello, I was just diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes one week ago but, of course, I have suspected it for a long time now. It took a pulmonary embolism to get me to the doctor and finally hear the truth. I was prescribed Metformin and Glypizide but I happened to find Jason Fung's book The Diabetes...

I'm 28 years old and recently I've been told to calm myself down. i love doing extreme sports, hiking, caving and spelunking friends and doctors told me that i should always keep my self safe and take care when doing those kinds of activity. do you think i should refrain from it or continue doing...

I have been a diabetic for about five years now. But it wasn't until recently that I began to take my health seriously. My lack of adherence to any kind of a diet was my own fault. I knew what to do, but I chose to ignore it. A few months ago, I went to the doctor and my news was not good. My A1C...

Hi - I am from the Pacific Northwest living in Oregon. I am 55 years old and looking at type 2 diabetes square in the face along with morbid obesity. To be honest I have ignored this part of me in my life because frankly it’s embarrassing and extraordinarily overwhelming. My doctors would...

Well, today it's final. Surgery to repair my hernias and a panniculectomy a week from Tuesday. My surgeon of record was deployed earlier this year and I ended up waiting for another surgeon coming off deployment. He specializes in difficult hernia repairs and the panni was his idea. I wasn't...

i was diagnosed with prediabetes last month and i've started running/walking and try to keep it up every day in hopes of preventing it. I'm not obese, a tad chubby at most and still in highschool. I feel like my life is over and no matter what i do i haven't been able to drop more than 2 pounds....