Sharing Success
Hi All,
I just wanted to share with you a bit of my success... being a Type 1, the Diabetes factor is huge in my program, so this seemed like the right place to share.
I've been LC'ing for three weeks now. Haven't adapted to the Bernstein program yet, I have kind of been doing an Atkins OWL (extra veggies, dairy, and a few nuts). I have lost five pounds, which I am really pleased about.
I think it's mainly because of insulin dosing that affects the weight loss. I have been carefully working to cut insulin. For the past five days, I am down to almost half the insulin I was previously using: now taking 40 units a day (20 lantus / 20-25 humalog). I think at this rate, the decreased insulin and combined LC will help me lose about 1 lb. a week. That's what I am hoping for, anyway. As far as I am concerned, this is a big success too.
As far as control, I think my body still needs a bit more insulin for optimal control, but more insulin will prohibit weight loss, and then as I lose weight my body shouldl need less insulin.
So right now, sugars are ranging from about 100 to 150. Not optimal, but much improved. I think i am willing to live with these sugar ranges for a couple months with less insulin. I am hoping between continued weight loss and continued body/diet adaptation, this amount of insulin will eventually provide even better control.
It's going to be a long journey, but I'm feeling really good right now. Although I was tempted, I passed on the cookies and brownies my friends brought over yesterday for our BBQ (as well as the rice, bread, crackers, chips, and carrots.) My only indulgences so far have been 2 pieces of sugar free dark chocolate. And my husband is becoming more supportive. At first he was worried about my going too low and the diet not being good for me. Now he's suggesting things we can make for me (e.g. Cordon Bleu sans breading, fajitas without the tortillas).
For the first time, I am actually looking forward to my next HBA1c. Now I just need to start exercising. Anyway, thanks for all your responses to my questions... I am sure I will have more in the future, as well as moments of frustration. This is a wonderful forum.
Deb
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