Diabetes

United States
February 12, 2013 8:18pm CST
My daughter has diabetes. She is very overweight and because of her diabetes she is trying to lose weight. She doesn't seem to be able to lose much. I'm very worried because I know how serious this disease can be. She says she is watching her diet, but somehow she doesn't seem to be able to lose much. Does anyone have any advice to give?
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5 responses
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
13 Feb 13
The first that she needs to do is to cut on carbohydrates and sweets. Try searching online or ask her doctor a diet which she can follow. If she is really decided to lose those excess weight, she should follow the diet religiously. Also, she must also become active in working out. That would surely give her a healthy body in no time.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
13 Feb 13
So, that leaves her in cutting down her food in take and make the right choices of food. Let's just not rush her in taking off those pounds right away. For as long as he is determined in losing weight, then that's all that matters.
• United States
13 Feb 13
Thank you for your response. She does seem to follow her diet. She doesn't live at home anymore, but I believe her. Unfortuntely, she has a job where she works overtime many days so she doesn't have the time to exercise as much as she should. alslo, becajse she works overtime, she's usually too tired to exercise. I'm sjre it would help alot, though.
• United States
13 Feb 13
YOU're very encouraging, Jenny. thank you.
• United States
13 Feb 13
Can people with diabetes exercise? May need to do some sweating through exercise. Decrease more calories. Drink lots of water and get good rest. Make sure she is eating healthy.
• United States
13 Feb 13
Can only lose 2-3 lb a week, everything else is water weight or loss of muscle mass.
• United States
13 Feb 13
The mpst impoprtant thing to remember is to not rush anthing. If you do, your weight just comes right back again. It's important thst a diet is sdomething that diabetics have to do all of their lives.
@lelin1123 (15595)
• Puerto Rico
14 Feb 13
If she stops eating white stuff and drinking soda she should lose weight. Don't eat rice, potatoes, flour, or breads. Don't eat after 7 or 8pm. Eat meals at the same time each day and eat plenty of fruits and veggies. Also drink plenty of water or lemon water. I drink at least three glasses of lemon water each day and I also put lemon in my tea. It has helped me to maintain my weight. I hope this helps her. Good luck!
• United States
14 Feb 13
Thank you for your response. I have heard this before re. lemon water. I shall tell her about this and hope it will help.
• United States
13 Feb 13
Yes take one day at a time. She will not lose weight overnight. Just tell her to stick to her diet, which should be no sweets(there are plenty of things they have out there now that are sugar free)& just eat smaller portions. Of course there is the fact that she needs to exercise as well. I started out walking a mile or two about 3 times a week & I had lost ten pounds. It can be done, but it doesn't happen over night.
• United States
13 Feb 13
Good for you. It shows that having patience is very importnt. Just mke sure you keep your wight off permanently. thanks for yur advice re. my daughter.
@edvc77 (2140)
• Philippines
13 Feb 13
My mother has diabetes too. It runs in the family. She is very strict in her diet and she drinks "ampalaya tea." Ampalaya is a bitter gourd. They say it's good for those who have diabetes. However, when her sugar is low she would feel dizzy so she eats sweets too but moderately. There is a certain diet for those who have diabetes. She may consult her doctor about this. Strict diet is a must have too.
• United States
13 Feb 13
Thank you very much for your respnse. I never heard of Ampalaya tea. I'll havr to tell her about this so that she can ask her doctor about it.