My Intro: Type 1 Diabetes and Weight Loss

Hello everyone!
Sorry my video is a little long, I hope to actually keep them rather short in the future.
This channel will be about my journey to achieving a better a1c, and to hopefully lose weight in the process...
Please join in a conversation, I would love to meet fellow Type 1ers and especially if you're looking to lose weight as well.

Hope to update weekly!
Thanks for checking me out...

Category:

People & Blogs

Tags:

• diabetes
• weight loss
• type 1
• lifestyle
• diet
• a1c

[RosettaPR]

Good stuff Sarah. I've been type 1 for 25 years - just had eye surgery over the past 2 years for retinopathy. I sometimes feel like the disease is chipping away at my health day by day. It's funny how when you're out for dinner the first thing people think when they get their dinner is 'I wonder how that tastes: and my first thought is "I wonder how many carbs are in it." Were you told that weight gain came with the pump? I am considering making the switch next year.

Paul

[Type1DM]

@RosettaPR i was told that weight gain came with any tightly controlled diabetes, and yeah, the freedom to eat whenever/whatever on the pump can lead to weight gain too if you're not careful... but there are so many more bonuses in my opinion that the weight gain if any was no issue.

[Type1DM]

i think its so funny how much we all have in common! especially the nurses! i think we've been so exposed to the medical profession maybe we think we can do just as well or better. :)

[SarahXinlivingcolor]

Well, first off, we have a lot of things in common. 1) My name is Sarah. 2) I'm a type 1 Diabetic 3) I've been on the heavier side for my whole life and am also trying to lose weight. So I see this video was posted a long time ago. How have things gone? Any tips? I would very much appriciate it :)

[Type1DM]

@SarahXinlivingcolor I will be updating everyone very soon! with all the new comments and questions i've been getting, i think its time to get back in the game and get serious... but we all know how hard that is.. ugh!

[Denzelizdabest98]

Hello im 14 i just found out that i have diabetes tupe 1 and i dont wanna inject myself. What would happen if i dont?

[MissShell1975]

I was diagnosed at 3.5 yrs, so been diabetic for 33.5 yrs now, i have diabetic retinopathy and have had lazer to stop going completely blind. I was diagnosed as a brittle diabetic, i would always have trouble controling my sugar levels. Im now a distributor with the worlds number one nutrition company and use the products daily and have been able to control my sugar levels much better. More energy n feel great to. Msg me if you interested. It would be nice to talk to other T1ers.

[SHER7067]

I was wondering if anyone gets very hot and gets rosy cheeks and headaches with type 1?My 11 year old is going Friday for blood test to see if she has diabetes. The NP said it hormons and she is a little over weight, but she has always been in the 95%tile since she was 1 month old.

[hannahbanana8311]

I'm 15, and I use an insulin pump, started gaining weight after having diabetes for 7 years. I'm a pretty active person so I don't understand what is going on. It totally sucks!!! I totally get you!

[flyingjoey]

your very pretty and sweet . I have family members with this disease. Things will get better and finding what works with your body is the key.

[Searchinganswers]

@RosettaPR

The thing is that you must enjoy ALL the other joyful things in life except food. There is lots. I have had type 1 for 20 years and I am stronger and more healthy than anyone i know.

Take walks everyday and drink lots of water. Works for me anyway. Not trying to be ignorant.

[Lysimachus78]

I type in google of how to gain weight being a Type 1 Diabetic, and this is what I find. :P I'm 33, and I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when I was 14. I have been skinny all my life, and it's extremely hard to gain weight. I'm 5'8" and 130lbs. I'd like to reach at least 145-150. Any other videos for how to gain weight, not lose it?

[Ladyray702]

I was just looking for someone to subscribe to and I loved your first statement bcuz I've been a type 1 diabetic for 14yrs and it's really hard to stay on track sometimes. Looking forward to getting back in control with you!

[NihilismIsPeng]

i got diabetes when i was 5 and have had it for 10 years and i feel so scared. i think about the future all the time and wonder if my kids will get it, life expectancy, eyes, limbs everything. i want to loose weight so bad and have tried but becuase of the insulin i need to feed it. eating smaller portions or counting calories is not possible. i dieted for 2 weeks and had numerous hypo's and had to stop. apparantly if i want to loose weight i have to see a dietition and everything. i need help!