Insulin causes weight gain when we eat more carbs than we need for daily energy. That glucose is stored as fat for future use.

I personally have been in MANopause for 7 years. I have been doing testosterone killers for 7 years. So I have had menopause symptoms on steroids for those 7 years.

I was diagnosed with diabetes 3.5 years ago. I dropped 50 pounds in 6 months anyway. And 12 more by the next 6 months.

I averaged 2-5 carbs a meal for the year. I tell you this to let you know it's possible to drop weight with menopause.

It's not easy, it's very, very, very hard. But it is possible. Baby steps.

Good luck.

Here are our top tips for losing weight safely with T1D.

Take a look at your insulin settings.

Eat a balanced diet that considers your needs, preferences & intolerances.

Reduce your portion sizes.

Increase incidental activity & include resistance training.

There have been some studies on type 1s that show promise with Wegovy and Ozempic.

Those involved show reduced need for insulin and weight loss. But it is still in the early stages of the studies.

I was reluctant to mention it, because of the early stages of the studies.

I have been very successful going back many years in losing it on my own and am all for doing that rather then taking prescription meds or getting surgery which i dont have a lot to lose at all but still the 15 lbs or so that i have gained back since May has brought me down somewhat cause i worked so hard to get it off to begin with @A DiabetesTeam Member and the keto diet is impossible to follow for myself because of the highs and lows i would never be able to stay on it 100 percent cause of my Type 1 diagnosis its impossible n there will be low blood sugars thats a fact so that is why i dont try and do things that i know i cannot achieve on my own but just do tweeks here n there to accomodate myself...So i have diff ideas in my head but I know I tried it all and I just dont want the weight to keep creeping up and up..thats what worries me....and even all the natural stuff I tried it seems it works for a week then it stops so money wasted is what I say.....oh well one day at a time I suppose trying ot figure out this new menopause life lol n the rest of the health issues huh Becky what can we do? My underactive Thyroid issues seems to be fine go figure makes no sense but ill take it since i have no choice...thanks for all who gave me their opinion and experiences, very much appreciated....GOD BLESS YOU ALL....much love Nan xo

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@A DiabetesTeam Member It also makes a difference where a person "gains" the weight. People with "apple" shapes have fat in and around their organs (liver, pancreas, etc..) which increases their likelihood of having metabolic problems. Whereas people who are "pear" shaped can be overweight and still have healthy liver, etc...

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@A DiabetesTeam Member Well, I have no experience with Type 1 diabetes and can appreciate how that complicates diets and such. I do have "general" info though. I was able to lose 50 pounds (when I reached the top of the prediabetic chart) by confronting my carb addiction, limiting my daily calories to 1500, and getting physically active again. I guess I'm now down to the "stubborn fat" which is a whole nother' story and a real struggle. Personally, I prefer to not take the weight loss meds unless it becomes medically necessary, and my Endo will let me know when/if that time comes-which could be approaching. Anyways, do you know if docs prescribe weight loss meds for type 1 patients? I would do some research first, to see if the weight loss drugs aide in controlling type 1 diabetes. At any rate, I can validate that everything does get harder with age.

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