Comments on: How can a diabetic go about loosing weight? What does a diabetic have to do differently to get results?

By: Tim W

Tim W — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:29:20 +0000

To avoid low blood sugar, balance amount of meds taken with food eaten. Eat smaller dinners.

By: Bernie R

Bernie R — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:43:23 +0000

Loosing weight as a diabetic is very hard to do. It’s like trying to hit a moving target. As you eat less and exercises, your weight starts to come down but if you are still taking the same amount of insulin, your sugar readings will go way down! In other words you have to coordinate you eating less, with less insulin. You must work closely with your doctor. If you loose weight slowly, it will be be achievable. Good Luck!

By: Dr. Duner

Dr. Duner — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:03:54 +0000

My dad’s diabetic (Type II- used oral meds and insulin) and managed to lose 12 Kgs so far with my help.
I basically started him on the weight watcher programme. I made him spend him points on mostly long acting carbs (brown bread, brown rice) and lean protein (fish and skinless chicken) and eat lots of veggies. He enjoys 2 pieces of fruit a day (he likes oranges). His blood sugars are perfect, and his insulin requirement dropped a lot!

He still has more weight to lose and since the weather got better, we’re pushing more exercise.

Good luck!!! It CAN be done.

By: Milah

Milah — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:23:56 +0000

there isn’t much of a difference just do like everyone else

By: smartypants909

smartypants909 — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:30:20 +0000

The same as the rest of us, exercise. You will only lose weight when you burn more calories than you take in. Exercise is the key.