How I Lost Weight With Type 1 Diabetes | Weight Loss Journey

[@Steffililje]

I'm not fat, but my stomach is very big. It's so hard to lose weight as a type 1😩

[@TheDiabeticJourney]

You’re not alone, I’m constantly struggling with my weight with type 1 and what I want to look like. It’s a double edge sword because better control can actually lead to being a little heavier. But rest assure that our health is most important no matter what. What I’ve tried to learn is to love myself regardless and do what makes me feel good.

[@Steffililje]

@@TheDiabeticJourney thank you so much. I must learn to love myself❤️❤️❤️

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[@Ohios1Cheesehead]

Agreed. It's unreal. I'm 3 weeks into basically a keto diet. Greek yogurt, water, protein crazy. I've lost 7 pounds and there it stops. The worst part is I've not done the things that "make" you fat. I don't over eat and I'm moderately active. The gym didn't work for me. I am nuts about my sugars! I can't stand being over 140ish. The gym always required sugar. Before after or during. Tried the light Gatorade with certainly gross chemicals and still always needed a sugary one. Weights, cardio it was all the same.

[@Steffililje]

@@Ohios1Cheesehead ahhh Im sorry. Its so frustrating. I also went on a keto diet and lost only 3kg in 2 months.... but I was literally starving. I was probably eating only a few hundred caloriea, and yet I barely lost weight. I started eating a bit more because I was so hungry, and gained 4 kg😢😢 i am embarressed about my big tummy, and there seems to be nothing I can do about it

[@paulgomez8573]

Been type 1 diabetic for over 50 years now. Recently I've gained about 20 lbs, which I don't want/need. Glad to see others in the same situation that we are!!! You are young, so keep moving forward!!!

[@richarnold5323]

30+ years for me. I would gain a couple pounds a year for the last 15 years, but in the last 2 years I gained 10 lbs, and for the first time, I have asked my doctor for help! I'm eating out of control.

[@Milliejade033]

Thankyou so much, I’m 17 and have only just been diagnosed, since I’ve been diagnosed and my blood sugars drop I have to eat and I’ve gained so much weight, I can never find any videos like this, I’m in tears to know it’s possible, Thankyou so much!!!!💜💜 sending you love from London (UK) xx

[@oliviawilson5136]

I’m 16 and was diagnosed 3 months ago. I’ve gained about 20 pounds with this, just know you’re not alone.

[@LegendaryLij]

I’m 17 I got this on my 14 birthday I go bak in fourth from bein skinny den fat den skinny den fat it is very difficult

[@TheDiabeticJourney]

Exotica Yes! I struggled immensely in high school and felt ashamed as to why I put on so much weight. Trying to have tighter control can actually pack on more weight because we are doing what’s necessary to live a longer life even if that may mean we have to eat a little more. Just know that you’re not alone and happiness is within. Be confident in the body you have and enjoy your life while taking care of yourself. 💙💙💙

[@lols4494]

omg I'm 17 too and from London, was diagnosed last year March and gained 10kg in like 3 months and 6 extra during this whole quarantine. Your not alone babe we can do this!!!!!

[@samsungmario9355]

I’m diabetic since 2016 an just 2 months ago my lil sis 10 yrs old was just diagnosed type 1 it really sucks but now taking care of my sis letting her know what to do an it feels good to be there for her. She won’t have to go thru this alone. Nobody is alone on this battle!!

[@SinghWhips]

As a diabetic since the age of 3, 14, close to 15 years now, I’ve always gained and lost and gained and lost weight. More recently, prior to COVID, I took fitness very seriously and was in the best shape of my life as I was hitting the gym almost everyday for cardio or weights. Fast forward 6 months, I’m in the worst shape of my life, and without the gyms being open I don’t know what to do. I know I’m capable of bettering myself but it just seems so hard with COVID and the lazy person I’ve become over quarantine. It is certainly different staying in shape being a type 1.

[@janedenny9420]

Me too almost exactly 😢

[@shawnfarrell9979]

I am crying. I have type one diabetes and share the EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS and highs and lows when I am working out. It really is all about a personalized experience when working out if you have type one. THANK YOU SO MUCH please keep putting these out

[@carolynguajardo3131]

Thanks for sharing your journey!! It’s always good to hear other type 1’s Progress and tips.

[@TheDiabeticJourney]

Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@florencelelievre3264]

I am totally relating to you. I loooove food and my diabetes is not controled even after 11 years. I tried a lot of things to lose weight and to control my diabetes at the same time. I needed motivation to start again to lose weight and feel great with my body. thank you ! :)

[@hastensavoir7782]

Didn’t you lose weight because of Diabetes?

[@MF-ow5in]

@@hastensavoir7782that is one of the most common symptoms of diabetes if it hasn’t been discovered or treated or if it is severely uncontrolled, for example, my parents suspected it because I droped so much weight, I was only nine, but then, after I started to use insulin and treated it, I started gaining more weight and became chubby after I turned 14, and now, 19, its really hard to drop weight, I thought the cause of my weight gain was insulin, so I stopped using it, dropped 3 kg in 2 weeks, but it wasn’t because I stopped using insulin, It was because I was going through ketoacidosis due to NOT using insuline, I almost died

[@chemboy63]

I agree completely. Exactly as you said, it's a journey and consistency and patience are the key. I'm Type 2 and have lost just over 60 lbs. in the past year. I'm down to 175 which is the first time I haven't been overweight or obese as an adult. Unfortunately I'm still insulin dependent, but there's only so much you can do. Thanks for posting.

[@angelicajacobs584]

A fellow Jacobs😊 I'm also type 1. My weights been pretty plateaued until covid and I ballooned from 120 to 170. I'm finally in a good safe headspace to take charge of my health. I wanna feel strong body wise. I dont really feel at home in my body, trying to give it grace. I've been doing small changes. My biggest issue is the highs and lows of exercise and then binging the sugar when I'm low. The lows at night freak me out and it's a huge de-motivator to workout. I've been doing more veggies fruits and proteins with a bit of reduction of carbs (def no where near low carb) water is hard but I do feel better when I'm hydrated and trying to remind myself that. Looking forward to watching your other videos.

[@flyg13]

I COMPLETELY feel you. I’ve been a type 1 diabetic for 23 years. I tried everything. No matter what I would do I would eat less but then doing something physical my blood sugars would tank. So like you said you stuff your face with anything in sight. Protein before I work out and after REALLY helped me control my blood sugars during working out. I Also learned the more I focused on my blood sugars. The weight started falling off because I wouldn’t have to eat as much from going low. Thanks for the advice and for being a solid example for us type 1 diabetics! We kick A!

[@nellielou1404]

Thank you for sharing your journey and being so open and honest! I’ve been searching for videos that I can relate to with my weight loss journey. It’s such a struggle with Type 1, you have really motivated me, thanks girl!

[@lucyk0010]

I used to LOVE working out before diabetes but I have been so scared (of going low mostly)/ overwhelmed to start trying to workout again. I am 3yrs into my disease and still can't get myself to start :( oddly enough, hearing that you struggle still with your numbers pre/post workout, (even with your many years of experience!) felt encouraging to me!! Im happy I found your video/channel!

[@cpl9626]

Thank you for making this video!! I’m so encouraged by this video to see someone who has Type I actually lost weight with this much change and consistency. Type I diabetes has swallowed my confidence and just made me feel disgusted abt my body. Thank you for this video again! This helps me a lot :)

[@TheDiabeticJourney]

Christy L I’m so glad to hear this! 😊 It’s so hard to feel confident all the time with our weight or gadgets. But just know that you are enough no matter what. 💙

[@danmitchell3758]

thanks for posting the video. Always great to hear a real person dealing with bld sugar, pumps and life. Congrats on ur success!!

[@kyliemonroe2261]

I love this! You're inspiring me to get back in the gym.

[@TheDiabeticJourney]

YESSS, You got this!!

[@manfredd36]

You are lucky you only gain weight after you eat a lot.. Me??.. Cut carbs, eat once a day, eat healthy.. Still gain 3-4 kg one week after starting insulin.. Now matter what I eat.. And no matter the exercise..

[@DreatheREALTOR]

Thanks so much for sharing! I was diagnosed with T1 when I was 8 and I am 24 now. I've never really been happy with how my stomach looks. When I lose weight, I lose it every where except my stomach. I've tried eating differently. I've tried working out but get discouraged when I don't see results. I am ready to get serious about this! So I am going to take your advice. God bless! 🙏

[@ellabellaxx6018]

I've had diabetes since I was 4 so 10 years now it's so sad that I feel so sad when I see the number on then scales

[@uberowl8278]

Hey I love you stay strong I'm also a diabetic

[@tinamarie7352]

i know how you feel i’m only 5’1 and 157 pounds and i’ve been trying to loose weight and nothing has been working

[@gaxi4972]

i have diabetes type 1 aswell and i was thinking that losing weight is kinda impossible . but after i saw ur video u gave me some motivation not gonna lie .. and im starting a program of training from tommorow . thank you so much for the video ( sorry about my english )

[@ThunderhorsE1213]

The night time lows are such a debilitating problem in losing weight. I'll easily eat like 1500+ calories when that happens. Then it also screws up how I feel the next day.

[@PeterPHasVids]

Im learning that if you dont eat carbs, you DONT need insulin. So I've changed my diet and am losing weight by eating salad, meats, and meals that have SIGNIFICANTLY lessened carbs by brands like Birch Benders or Real Good. Anything keto will probably have 3 to 8 Net carbs for anything from cupcakes to food bowls. Light Juices also seem way better especially for low bg, with only 9 carbs per 8 oz. Bottom line, your dependency on insulin is based on carb consumption, however your weight does also. Change the diet AND workout or walk, and I PROMISE your goal will happen.

[@yamilevargas2552]

Hi ! Thank you for sharing. How do you manage your blood sugar after doing HIIT workouts? Every time I do HIIT workouts my sugar goes low for almost half of the day and drops often

[@taylorfischer5828]

hey! my endo told me to suspend my insulin about 20% less before, 45% less during and 20% less after my HIIT workouts (: idk if that will work for everyone but it’s helped me a lot so it could be worth a try!

[@maceygardner]

Also testing before the workout and if you’re under 7 have some carbs to make sure you don’t drop :)

[@TheDiabeticJourney]

I normally suspend my pump and do weight lifting then cardio. I’m different though, I usually will drop during and go high afterwards. Make sure to snack and hydrate afterwards to help avoid any post workout lows. A nice protein shake may do the trick.

[@stormybadtype1diabetic244]

@@TheDiabeticJourney I'm the same and after a walk uphill can soar to over 300. How did you battle the post workout high?

[@stormybadtype1diabetic244]

@@TheDiabeticJourney I don't have a pump.

[@giselletorres4156]

It's really interesting how so many diabetics vary in their diets. I also struggle with an unhealthy relationship with food even though I am skinny myself. I lost a lot of weight because I cut back on a lot of carbs, almost to the point of keto. But recently I've been hearing about how being so restrictive and eating little to no carbs and high fat would do damage to my body and it isn't attainable in the long run. I've been allowing some carbs back but it has to be carbs from fruits, veggies, and legumes. I know I gain a lot of weight eating a lot of breads, rice, pasta, and tortillas. Also some stuff that are low in carbs are very high in fats and calories which can screw up cholesterol levels and harm the body. I've been trying to eat a little more carbs that are healthy. I'm staying home alot I'm upping my workout regimen and eating a lot more but a lot more veggies. I'm always scared about complications in the future like kidney failure and gaining back all the weight I lost but what I should focus on is how healthy I'm eating. I don't buy scales because I know I will be very obsessed with numbers. My sugars have always been great and with my Dexcom I can have better control.

[@lauren2788]

thanks for sharing I was recently diagnosed last may I’m 15 and I gained around 15 pounds. last week is when i decided to turn things around it can be so difficult trying to maintain my lows and not overeat I’m glad someone understands me

[@ladazadranska143]

In the beginning, you were really talking like looking into my head and reading my thoughts! I would love to lose like 15kg (so I guess that is like 30lbs, or a little bit less). In the video, you were mentioning you have a child, how was it to be a diabetic of type 1 and pregnant? This is something I am really scared of. Is there another way how to be in touch with you (another social media than youtube comments :) )?

[@TheDiabeticJourney]

Lada Zadranská Instagram @t1dbritt 😊

[@Wandafully_Wanda]

Being pregnant with T1D was great for me, all 3 times. My blood sugars did drop lower, which did mean I ate more, but I was pregnant and baby needed the extra calories. I was on a Medtronic insulin pump for all 3 and used CGM with the last 2. Don't let Diabetes scare you away from trying/doing anything you dream of. Take good care of you, and all things are possible. (25 years with Type 1, I've been through alot) Great luck to you

[@ladazadranska143]

@@Wandafully_Wanda Hey, thank you for your reply :). I actually already lost 6 kgs, because just because of this video I started to go to a gym and lift weights (like not very heavy, but several times). We have almost lockdown in the Czech Republic now, so the gyms and fitness centers are closed, but my friend has a "gym" in his basement, so I can exercise there (still now it is way less than what it was in September and the second half of August). I am happy you have the Medtronic pump - I will go to the hospital on Monday for it and hopefully, I will stop having hypoglycemias. Can I ask you, what is the average sugar level you have with the pump? I have usually like 7 or 8, but it would be great to have 5 or 6 without having low sugar levels (and after usually higher ones like up to 13 mmol/l)

[@Wandafully_Wanda]

@@ladazadranska143 when it came to my A1C while pregnant, I was down to a 6-7. No matter what I ate/did I would go low almost every other day. And when I was pumping milk I would go low daily because of what I was burning off. Our Diabetic lives are a huge juggling act, but with proper care and assistance, we can fulfill any goal we set. Good luck on your journey.

[@EveWilliamsMusic]

I have type 1 diabetes but also rheumatoid arthritis, ankylising spondylitis and fibromyalgia. I take long term steroids and have just had my knee replaced. Exercise is anywhere between very different and completely impossible so the last thing I'm going to waste money on is a gym membership. I know it will sound bad, but if type 1 is the only weight issue you have out there, you are doing well. You just have to adjust insulin carefully and keep in touch with your care team. I would like to point out that if your blood sugars are high, you don't have enough insulin and if you do cardio your body will release glucagon without insulin to counteract it and your blood sugars could go through the roof. Don't know about the States but in the UK the advice would be don't exercise with blood sugars higher than 16 mmol/L.

[@dustins5359]

Good video . Im type 1 also and having a hard time losing weight. Dont have the energy after working all day. Gonna try starting the gym again tmrw.

[@mymusicmiller3717]

Please get back with me it's always nice to share the same kind of health issues I feel like you totally understand nobody has understand what I have been through until I have watched your video I've been struggling with this ever since I was 8 years old and now so if you could get back with me that would be awesome it would be nice to have a friend endless struggle times

[@heilong79]

It really has little to do with eating too much in many cases, If you have bad control you will be skinny due to ketone acidosis which is bad, if your control is too good you will get fat due to insulin telling the body to produce fat, working out and eating low carb so you only use a little insulin is the only way to lose weight and still be healthy for a type 1. People that have no clue about diabetes always try to say eat less and you will lose weight but that is not how it works for us unfortunately.

[@lykitmattersanyway]

Recently i have started putting on weight, which is good from diabetes perspective but i preferred the keto phase

[@reemalrefai9526]

i read the title and i already loooooove youuuu

[@camcage3]

Thank you for this video 🙏🏾

[@ryanmaris1917]

I’ve found I need to take insulin if my sugars high before working out but I need to keep an energy drink as the hour after my workout I will often drop low. Basically if my sugar is under 180 pre workout no insulin and if it is I take usually 1 less unit than normal with my correction shot. I also keep track of my weight because I’ve been using a calorie tracker that made me realize how much I’m eating and I was also eating a lot when I wasn’t really that hungry. As I lose weight the amount of calories I burn just to stay alive and move my weight around have also decreased so in my case tracking my weight is important and is helping me in this long weight lost journey.(started august 23rd 2021 at 261lbs and I’m now down to 246.4lbs as of oct 11 2021, hoping to hit 215 by July of 2022 and my ultimate goal of 185 probably within 2 years after that as I expect my weight loss to start and really slow down past 215.

[@christinagonzalez7125]

Thank for this video wish came across your video year ago, but thank you for sharing being open your journey & and experience I didn’t know your sugar spike up, or lows your working out this helps your video is very motivating inspirational I’m for me starting out getting back into the gym I’m just taking it day by day no hurry to lose weight exercise , changing my foods ur right foods hard give up cutting out is worth it stay healthy getting my diabetes under control all I can do one day at a time thank for this video helps a lot wish run into your video year ago never to late start staying focus and motivating, and positive, helping me

[@anotherone5926]

Spring water is UNregulated. DISTILLED WATER, ALWAYS !! (Add lemons)

[@katiebrown6602]

I can relate so much. I just came back from a walk and sugar dropped. I was so defeated because I drank..ate all the calories I just walked off. It's annoying

[@ashleyjames6772]

GOALS!!!

[@TheDiabeticJourney]

You're Sweet! :)

[@mymusicmiller3717]

OMG you are saying all the things I do everyday all day long

[@zheaoel178]

I’ve had diabetes for over 10 years and yet i didn’t control it ,it affected me for the first time and my doctor prescribe me new insulin and I’ve gained weight but I didn’t like my weight it’s getting the best out of me so now I’m trying to control my eating cause I over it and I’m working out which feels great I feel like a new person I’ve understand my condition more I’ve loved my body more and I’m going to make it even more healthier so for the people who has diabetes ur not alone u can do it we can all do it ❤️

[@imscottanthony1]

Great job, thanks for sharing

[@raelatable8798]

When youre in a calorie deficit but you eat 600-1000cals of low snacks cause it just aint going back up 😭

[@AnnaGunn-vp7sw]

Больше бегать, меньше жрать - универсальная формула 😁

[@wasilahmad4532]

Thank you for sharing such an informative video ❤️❤️

[@aynalemdegaga9016]

You are so good person. Thanks

[@vinnytnecniv]

Thanks for this video, thanks for helping me x

[@nehabiswa5352]

It's awesome I love it

[@mymusicmiller3717]

You have not explained it any better I've been dealing with diabetes ever since I was 8 years old and it's so hard to work out really hard without your blood sugar being really low and a scary low like 37 like it's been so hard for me I worked out where I don't work out anymore but I do clean and that is the only workout that I do training is a very hard job because you are constantly moving but my blood sugar still goes low I am the kind of person that my blood sugar is always high but it does go low when I am active but you said it all I love how you explain things in this video please explain more

[@SkinTalkWithDee]

I just subscribed you have motivated me

[@manonlefevere7645]

Can you please share your specific Weight lifting routine? 😫

[@Trevorspam]

I’ve struggled with dieting in the sense that since I’m eating healthy my sugar always drops low. So I never know how to maintain a good diet where my sugar doesn’t drop AND I can loose weight.

[@miriamnava9193]

Hi, Do you take pre work out?? And what type of protein shake do you take if Any? Just found out I’m pre diabetic. I have stated to change my eating habits ( been cycling and doing cardio.

[@Ayaelal]

As a diabetic td1 i can t stop eating i was attacked when i have 13 now i am 19 and my weight is 85 kg with 160 like 🐮🐮

[@megansamson935]

What kind of weight workouts do you do?

[@TheDiabeticJourney]

I target specific muscle groups each day. Legs, Back/Bi's, Chest/Tri's, & Shoulder/Abs is usually how I do it.

[@blessed4449]

Hello i have diabetes type 1 and they gave me medicine like 1000 mg two pills a day but i dont take them at all they make me feel horrible!! And i just try to eat good less carbs and i stopped drinking soda i use to drink it alot ! But before i didnt know i had diabetes I use to weight 165 and now i weight 140 but i feel like im lossing to much weight is that normal ? My sugar levels are never normal but i dont feel bad at all

[@JOSH-hk6nv]

every time i’m in the gym my bloodsugar goes low no matter how much i eat, it’s so hard to lose weight, i can’t stop going low it’s so hard :(

[@chittampallysrinivas7481]

Hey , thanks for sharing your journey ! I’m a type 1 diabetic , I have some bumps built up in my injections sites which are making me look fat rather than shredded , any suggestions ?

[@ma_nu]

always change your injection sites! never use the same over and over again. If you do so, you will get scar tissue on this site, which will influence the effect and time the insulin has - so you will get a less predictable and less stable blood sugar. Also you get the bumps which will make you look fatter than you are. So always change the injection site.

[@chittampallysrinivas7481]

@@ma_nu thank you mate 💝🙌

[@ma_nu]

@@chittampallysrinivas7481 You're welcome :) And I forgot to mention: the sharper the needle, the better. So change your needle as often as possible - in the best case a new one every injection.

[@anie4157]

Start switching the areas where you inject. That can cause serious problems later in the future. From what I know, you're injecting in the muscle. Be careful and stay healthy.

[@flee78]

You're #1

[@shaileneveillete9813]

I can't find a video for weight gain it's always how to lose weight. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about 2 months ago. Before I was 60 kg and I am 5'5 in height but I lost so much weight because of diabetes when I went to the doctor I was 49 kgs. But after I was put on insulin I gained weight but only like 2 or 3 kgs. My recent weight was 51 something and i now think I'm at 52 but it seems like I'm stuck at 52. My bmi may now be normal but visually I look so underweight and I want to get back to my old weight which is at 60 kg. They say that once type 1 diabetics are put on insulin they will go back to their old weight but mine is not. Pls someone help me. I would love to hear some tips and advice.

[@staryellow7487]

This isnt a "how to" video hun. I'm very glad you're journey has been successful so far though keep going.

[@rachaelrunion4175]

How do carb for a smoothie? I've only been diagnosed for a little under 4 years and I still haven't figured out how to inject for carb-y liquids. Any advice?

[@TheDiabeticJourney]

I buy frozen fruits (besides bananas) and I portion and measure the ingredients I'm putting in. It's also helpful to opt for things like unsweetened soy milk and organic / plant based protein powder. The sugar from the fruits does absorb quickly so I try to remember to bolus before I go to make it.

[@sneh.2168]

I have type one as well. Any tips to get my A1C down

[@midiaadia1729]

How much Insulin do you take daily?? It's so hard for me losing weight and diabetes?? I'm also a Insulin dependent..on pump..

[@PeterPHasVids]

I missed the HOW section....

[@sophie1956]

What I experienced: I have the feeling i need 3x to 4× more time to lose weight than a person without diabetes. It needs longer and you need to be patient...😅

[@excuseme1544]

Did u cut the carbs? Did u tried low carb?

[@grandwedding4437]

I m not so much fat but my tummy is big What to do I got diebitic after pregnancy

[@laila1483]

How many grams of carbs did you eat to lose weight? And is 113 g of carbs considered low carb?

[@laraokelley9281]

Definitely not. 30-50 carbs a day is low carb. Read dr. Bernstein’s book “the diabetes solution”

[@bioinaow800]

Thank you for this video, I'm struggling to lose weight. I've been type 1 since 2019 (I'm 29) and cannot lose the weight. How long did it take you to start seeing a difference?

[@AToTheZ3]

How old were you when you were diagnosed with type one diabetics?

[@hastensavoir7782]

How can I gain weight safely and effectively?

[@amandadillon1399]

🔥 🔥 🔥

[@elizabethfikes874]

how can i loss weight

[@ellieking3335]

Because of type 1 got a eating disorder

[@VinayKumar-hh6xs]

iam type 1 diabetic but i want to weight gain plzz help me

[@crackhead-babies2546]

You will gain weight overtime because of insulin be patient I promise

[@pinkray7052]

100%

[@nazortaite4250]

Hey beautiful 😻 yes a hot mess 😉

[@kalsoomsheikh2387]

Amazing lv from Pakistan