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I have been trying to loose weight for about 6 months! I workout routinely, count carbs, count calories, the whole nine yards. I follow them religiously and I am still not loosing weight:( I don't know what to do. T1D since 2000 Minimed Insulin Pump since 2003

Yes I would definitely discuss the matter with your health care professional, especially if you are considering changing your insulin doses. I'm not sure how different it is for adults but; my son's doses (basal rates, he's on a pump) do not get changed unless his doctor tells me to change...

has anyone ever tried the Dr. Natura Colonix cleanse? or any other "cleanse" diet/program?? I have done a lot of research and DrNatura seems to be the best. I have been really interested in doing a cleanse as a jump start to my new approach regarding my health (currently, my diabetes is out...

Hey there, I'm Ginger, from Diabeteens.com . I'm a competitive powerlifter , Type 1 diabetic, and personal trainer. I have to manage my weight closely for the sake of being in certain weightclasses for powerlifting, etc. EVERYONE - diabetic or not - is "on insulin," we need it to live...

Hey All, So, I can't say that right now I'm taking more than a multi-vitamin and L-Carnitine, but here's a list of some really important supplments that people with diabetes can really benefit from that can help prevent complications. Nutritional Supplements for People with Diabetes Ginger

Hello! Can anyone offer advice on healthy eating during a pregnancy as a type 1, and I also already follow a low sodium, low protein and low potassium diet> Thanks!!!! Beth Brown

Hey Guys! Check it out: I won my first powerlifting meet! http://gingervieira.blogspot.com/ "BEST OVERALL FEMALE LIFTER" and best in my weight class for Junior and Open. Actually found out I set 7 records for the WPA Federation in all three lifts for "Raw" lifting between the Junior...

Hi. I have had diabetes for nine years now. Within the past two years i have developed first Lactose intolerance and this year i am now gluten intolerant. I also may have gastroparesis. I would like some advice on what I can eat. It is very hard to find foods to eat without lactose and wheat. I can't...

HI Jackie, Check this out: Calculations to determine how many carbs/fats/protein your body needs. Other Nutrition articles: 1. http://www.healthcentral.com/diabeteens/c/27511/54437/interview-berry 2. http://www.healthcentral.com/diabeteens/c/27511/51113/interview-berry 3. http://www.healthcentral.com...

For anyone interested in fine-tuning their nutrition plans a little more, here's a great article from Andrew Berry on the calculations to use for determining how many grams of carbs, protein and fats your body needs! Your Nutrition Plan - Changing Eating Habits Part II Ginger

Hi Cassandra, I'm Ginger, from www.diabeteens.com. Here's an article on how to determine the right amount of calories from carbs, fats and proteins are good for a person with diabetes. And here are a few other articles about diabetes and weight loss! Nutrition: 1. http://www.healthcentral.com...

Hey Everybody, I'm Ginger Vieira, from www.diabeteens.com , and am a personal trainer, yoga instructor and study nutritional sciences/nutritional biochemistry. If you have a chance, check out a couple interviews my trainer and I have done about healthy diet plans, weight steps and how carbohydrates...

Hey Everybody, I'm Ginger Vieira, from www.diabeteens.com , and am a personal trainer, yoga instructor and study nutritional sciences/nutritional biochemistry. Ruth, in reference to the "130 grams of carbs" for your brain functions, you can actually use protein and fats as fuel for your...