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I have Bipolar as well as type 2 Didabetes.

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Fort Wayne, IN

I take meds for it,and seem to be doing well. I am having a hard time losing more weight.I watch my carbs and sugar. Stay away from processed foods. Gave up soda. Walk everyday for 1 1/2 miles a day. Drink water all day long.If anyone else has the disease,any suggestions would help. Thank you for allowing me to post.

July 28
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A DiabetesTeam Member

What are your before eating numbers. What are your 2 hour numbers. What are your carbs per meal.

Try half the carbs per meal.

I'm eating only 2-3 carbs per meal. My numbers are still high.

Good luck.

July 28
DiabetesTeam

It sounds like some really solid healthy habits are already in place — cutting soda, watching carbs, avoiding processed foods, and walking daily is genuinely impressive work! Weight loss plateaus can be frustrating, but they're very common, especially when managing type 2 diabetes.

Here are a few things that might help Show Full Answer

It sounds like some really solid healthy habits are already in place — cutting soda, watching carbs, avoiding processed foods, and walking daily is genuinely impressive work! Weight loss plateaus can be frustrating, but they're very common, especially when managing type 2 diabetes.

Here are a few things that might help push past the plateau:

- Increase walking intensity or distance gradually — even small increases can make a difference
- Focus on whole grains over simple carbohydrates, even "healthy-seeming" ones
- Watch portion sizes — sometimes healthy foods can still add up
- Prioritize sleep and stress management — both high stress and poor sleep can increase inflammation and make blood sugar harder to control, which can affect weight loss
- Consider seeing a registered dietitian who specializes in diabetes — they can spot things that are easy to miss and tailor a plan specifically for you

Even a 5 percent reduction in body weight can meaningfully improve blood sugar management, so every bit counts! It's also really important to check with a doctor before making any significant dietary changes, especially when taking medications. Some diabetes medications can interact with big shifts in carb intake and affect blood sugar levels.

A DiabetesTeam member put it well: "The good thing about diabetes is that it is interactive — we can control a good part of it through diet, medications, and exercise. We can have a good life and a healthier life at that."

Keep going — the effort is clearly there! 💪

July 28

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