Hi everyone,
I'm a 38 year old male with Type 2 diabetes. I was diagnosed about 2 years ago but was recently put on insulin earlier this year. I do understand correct nutrition in general, which is a balanced diet of quality proteins, carbs, and fat in the form of lean meats, vegetables, fruits, high fiber starches, and unsaturated fats. I have struggled with weight-loss my entire adult life, but only because of emotional reasons, not for a lack of knowledge. In the past, I have lost up to 45 pounds in a slow and correct manner.
Currently, my girlfriend and I have been trying to lose weight together. Our current routine is that we eat healthy Monday through Friday and eat what we want on Saturday and Sunday. I have always believed in having one cheat day a week and that has worked for me in the past when I've eaten right and exercised the other 6 days. Despite the second cheat day, my girlfriend has lost 25 pounds since January. She is on the Weight Watchers plan and is very disciplined throughout the week. I haven't really lost anything due to my lack of trying. I eat healthy foods during the week, but don't keep my calories to an appropriate level. I eat good things but too much of it. It's pure and simple emotional eating.
I said all that only so you'll have some context around my questions. Since being on Lantus insulin (30 units, once at night), Metformin, and following the eating routine described above, I have noticed a pattern. When I check my glucose in the mornings, I notice that is pretty high on Monday (around 275). And then it gradually goes down every subsequent day until it reaches about 150 on Friday. Now I know 150 is still high and my doctor is adjusting my dosage accordingly, but the question is why does it take my body so long to adjust after a weekend of eating what I want? Is that the case for a non-diabetic person only with lower numbers? Shouldn't the insulin and Metformin keep my sugar within a more constant range?
I'm a 38 year old male with Type 2 diabetes. I was diagnosed about 2 years ago but was recently put on insulin earlier this year. I do understand correct nutrition in general, which is a balanced diet of quality proteins, carbs, and fat in the form of lean meats, vegetables, fruits, high fiber starches, and unsaturated fats. I have struggled with weight-loss my entire adult life, but only because of emotional reasons, not for a lack of knowledge. In the past, I have lost up to 45 pounds in a slow and correct manner.
Currently, my girlfriend and I have been trying to lose weight together. Our current routine is that we eat healthy Monday through Friday and eat what we want on Saturday and Sunday. I have always believed in having one cheat day a week and that has worked for me in the past when I've eaten right and exercised the other 6 days. Despite the second cheat day, my girlfriend has lost 25 pounds since January. She is on the Weight Watchers plan and is very disciplined throughout the week. I haven't really lost anything due to my lack of trying. I eat healthy foods during the week, but don't keep my calories to an appropriate level. I eat good things but too much of it. It's pure and simple emotional eating.
I said all that only so you'll have some context around my questions. Since being on Lantus insulin (30 units, once at night), Metformin, and following the eating routine described above, I have noticed a pattern. When I check my glucose in the mornings, I notice that is pretty high on Monday (around 275). And then it gradually goes down every subsequent day until it reaches about 150 on Friday. Now I know 150 is still high and my doctor is adjusting my dosage accordingly, but the question is why does it take my body so long to adjust after a weekend of eating what I want? Is that the case for a non-diabetic person only with lower numbers? Shouldn't the insulin and Metformin keep my sugar within a more constant range?