Diabetes and Diet

I have suffered all my life with being morbidly overweight. I have several symptoms of diabetes, such as I get really tired after I eat and I always seem to be cold in my feet and arms. I also just seem to have no energy to do anything half the time. It also sometimes takes a long time for cuts and scrapes to heal on me. I got a staph infection in my nose that took 2 weeks to go away with antibiotics (and no I do not pick my nose).

I also do not eat bad, I eat a pretty balanced diet and do not over eat at all but yet, I can not lose weight. I do not eat fruits and vegetables every day but I do eat them and everything I buy is low fat, no fat, or no sugar. I even drink 1% milk only drink diet pop. I even get some exercise because I have to walk everywhere I go by bus because I don’t have a car.

I have been tested for diabetes and thyroid issues but all came back normal. Has anyone else experienced this and is there anything I ask my doctor about?

I am also obese and have been my entire life. I am in the process of losing weight. I have the same symptoms and have also had negative test results on both. (Thank god) It most likely has to do with how much weight you are caring, it is causing your body to be tired. Also, as far as cuts and scrapes not healing quickly and being cold, that most likley has to do with poor circulation because of your weight.

Remember, make healthy food choices and get exercise daily. (more than what you are doing). You could do something as simple as walking in place during comercial breaks of your favorite shows, walking around the block or doing workout dvds at home. Richard Simmons and The Biggest Loser have some great ones. I do them alot.

Please don’t take this wrong but I used to believe the same thing. That I didn’t eat bad, I didn’t eat alot and for some reason I just wasn’t losing. There has to be a reason, you are obviously taking in enough calories to maintain your weight. Servings sizes that you may look at as normal could very possibly be 2, 3, or even 4 times more than what you need. Trust me, I was the exact same way. I still struggle at times. One more thing… I don’t know if you have ever tried Weight Watchers but they work well. I went for awhile. I am not going now because I cannot afford it but I still follow the guidelines they have set. They are really big on portion control and moving more.

If you need any support or have any questions please contact me. I would love to help.