Who is SLENDER with diabetes??

[Guest guest]

I am curious. Is there anybody like my husband who was slender when they got

diabetes?? How many of us are there?? And do we have anything in common??

Here's my husband Monte's stats: He was 59 years old, 6', 180 when he was

diagnosed. His mother and sister have it. Both of them got it around the

same age. Sister is obese; mother was not. His diabetes is greatly helped

with Metformin, so he's a Type II for sure, I believe.

Anybody else??

Janie

[Guest guest]

Hi, Jane...yep, I' m one of the thin ones. My diagnosis came about after a

routine physical when they found ketones in my urine on urinalysis. I had

absolutely no symptoms. I'd been on a diet for a while to lose about 15

pounds and was quite pleased to find myself at 125 (I'm 5'8 " ) at that

appointment.

My doc started me on pills right away and the dietitian pointed me in the

direction of lowcarb. My doc called me a " type 1.5 " . However, the pills

never worked for me although I was able to get my BGs down some with

lowcarbing. I actually got down to 116 pounds before I reversed things by

upping my cheese and nut intake and bigger portion sizes. Then I had a GAD

test that showed me to definitively be a type 1. There was about a year

between diagnosis and starting insulin. I'm now up to about 134 and trying to

stay there...love those nuts! Oh yes, I was 60 at time of diagnosis, now 64

and happily with good A1C and still no complications..and hope I never do,

smile.

Vicki

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I am curious. Is there anybody like my husband who was slender when they got

diabetes?? How many of us are there?? And do we have anything in common??

Here's my husband Monte's stats: He was 59 years old, 6', 180 when he was

diagnosed. His mother and sister have it. Both of them got it around the

same age. Sister is obese; mother was not. His diabetes is greatly helped

with Metformin, so he's a Type II for sure, I believe.

Anybody else??

Janie >>

[Guest guest]

I was about 25 lbs overweight when I was diagnosed. I am 5'10 " and weighed

175. I was thin (135-145) most of my life but after I turned 45 I added a few

lbs each year. I was 54 when diagnosed. My grandfather was a diabetic so I

have a genetic predisposition toward diabetes. After being diagnosed I lost

25 lbs the first year. I now stay within the 150-155 range. I haven't never

taken meds for my diabetes.

Ed from CT

> I am curious. Is there anybody like my husband who was slender when they got

> diabetes?? How many of us are there?? And do we have anything in common??

>

> Here's my husband Monte's stats: He was 59 years old, 6', 180 when he was

> diagnosed. His mother and sister have it. Both of them got it around the

> same age. Sister is obese; mother was not. His diabetes is greatly helped

> with Metformin, so he's a Type II for sure, I believe.

>

> Anybody else??

>

>

[Guest guest]

I was about 25 lbs overweight when I was diagnosed. I am 5'10 " and weighed

175. I was thin (135-145) most of my life but after I turned 45 I added a few

lbs each year. I was 54 when diagnosed. My grandfather was a diabetic so I

have a genetic predisposition toward diabetes. After being diagnosed I lost

25 lbs the first year. I now stay within the 150-155 range. I haven't never

taken meds for my diabetes.

Ed from CT

> I am curious. Is there anybody like my husband who was slender when they got

> diabetes?? How many of us are there?? And do we have anything in common??

>

> Here's my husband Monte's stats: He was 59 years old, 6', 180 when he was

> diagnosed. His mother and sister have it. Both of them got it around the

> same age. Sister is obese; mother was not. His diabetes is greatly helped

> with Metformin, so he's a Type II for sure, I believe.

>

> Anybody else??

>

>

[Guest guest]

I was about 25 lbs overweight when I was diagnosed. I am 5'10 " and weighed

175. I was thin (135-145) most of my life but after I turned 45 I added a few

lbs each year. I was 54 when diagnosed. My grandfather was a diabetic so I

have a genetic predisposition toward diabetes. After being diagnosed I lost

25 lbs the first year. I now stay within the 150-155 range. I haven't never

taken meds for my diabetes.

Ed from CT

> I am curious. Is there anybody like my husband who was slender when they got

> diabetes?? How many of us are there?? And do we have anything in common??

>

> Here's my husband Monte's stats: He was 59 years old, 6', 180 when he was

> diagnosed. His mother and sister have it. Both of them got it around the

> same age. Sister is obese; mother was not. His diabetes is greatly helped

> with Metformin, so he's a Type II for sure, I believe.

>

> Anybody else??

>

>

[Guest guest]

" Sounds great I think my diet is my worst problem Maybe then I

could go without meds I want too but cant seem to get there

Can I ask what kind of food plan you use Thanks

linda/kc "

I suspect that whether or not you need medication depends on each person's

system. Diet may only be one factor. My systems seems to be able to handle

more carbs than many diabetics. I have listed my meal plan below, but we all

have to learn through testing what works best for each of us. I would suggest

that if your bgs readings are outside the 90 to 125 range you might want to

start with fewer carbs than my plan.

My meal plan is for 1,500 to 1,800 calories and 125 - 160 carbs a day. I am

5'10 " and weigh 145-155, type 2, no meds. My target range is 90(/18=5) to

125(9/18=7). I test 5 times a day. I try to vary my meal plan as much as

possible and always look for new products.

Typical Day:

8:00 I can of Ensure, 230 calories, 40carbs.

10:00 1 small banana or 1/2 a large banana, 50-75 calories, 20-25 carbs.

12:00 1 Edge Carb Control Bar, 200 calories, 2.5 carbs.

2 pm I can of soup with a small can of vegetables added, 200-250 calories,

20-25 carbs.

4:00 I have my protein meal for the day. A 3 egg omelet, or 6 to 8 ozs of

meat, poultry or fish, 300-600 calories, 0-5 carbs.

6:00 2 slices of Alvarado St Sprouted Multi-Grain bread and Smuckers Low

Sugar jam, 145 calories, 28 carbs.

9:00 - 10:00 I usually have either 1) a slice of the Alvardo bread, with

peanut butter, and a cup of Swiss Miss No Sugar Added Hot Cocoa, which is

made with Splenda, 150 - 250 calories, 15-25 carbs or 2) an Edge Carb Control

Bar, 200 calories, 2.5 carbs.

I have a cup of herbal no caffeine tea with each meal and drink an 8 oz glass

of water each hour. I also walk 1 to 3 miles a day.

I plan out every meal the day before and make adjustments based on my bg

readings. The most important factor is to test your bg level often and make

adjustments as needed.

Ed from CT

> Sounds great I think my diet is my worst problem Maybe then I

> could go without meds I want too but cant seem to get there

> Can I ask what kind of food plan you use Thanks

>

> linda/kc

>

[Guest guest]

Janie, before diagnosed my weight 110 pound and drop to 99.

this month I already get that 110 back

(But I feel I'm slimmer than before eventhough my weight same with

before diagnosis)

I recall you've told about your husband lost his weight,

How's he doing?

best regard

Judith

> I am curious. Is there anybody like my husband who was slender when

they got

> diabetes?? How many of us are there?? And do we have anything in

common??

>

> Here's my husband Monte's stats: He was 59 years old, 6', 180 when

he was

> diagnosed. His mother and sister have it. Both of them got it

around the

> same age. Sister is obese; mother was not. His diabetes is greatly

helped

> with Metformin, so he's a Type II for sure, I believe.

>

> Anybody else??

>

> Janie

[Guest guest]

Janie, before diagnosed my weight 110 pound and drop to 99.

this month I already get that 110 back

(But I feel I'm slimmer than before eventhough my weight same with

before diagnosis)

I recall you've told about your husband lost his weight,

How's he doing?

best regard

Judith

> I am curious. Is there anybody like my husband who was slender when

they got

> diabetes?? How many of us are there?? And do we have anything in

common??

>

> Here's my husband Monte's stats: He was 59 years old, 6', 180 when

he was

> diagnosed. His mother and sister have it. Both of them got it

around the

> same age. Sister is obese; mother was not. His diabetes is greatly

helped

> with Metformin, so he's a Type II for sure, I believe.

>

> Anybody else??

>

> Janie