Diabetes type 1: Woman prevented high blood sugar and lost four stone with this cheap diet
DIABETES type 1 symptoms include unexplained weight loss, feeling very tired and passing more urine than normal. This woman prevented high blood sugar by following this cheap diet plan.
The difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Diabetes type 1 is caused by the pancreas not producing any of the hormone insulin, according to the NHS.
Without insulin, the body can’t convert sugar in the blood into useable energy.
Symptoms of diabetes can include feeling very hungry, loss of muscle bulk, and passing more urine than normal - especially at night.
This woman managed to control her blood sugar by swapping to a specific diet plan.
Diabetes symptoms: Type 1 woman prevents high blood sugar with this weight loss diet plan
Elaine, 57, was a size 18 before she decided to try a new diet plan, she said.
She has type 1 diabetes, as well as high blood pressure and rheumatoid arthritis.
She began the Drop Away diet plan, which has an ‘approved list’ of foods, broken down into protein, vegetables, fruit, and snacks. It also has a list of foods to avoid, including carbohydrate-rich foods.
The approved list of foods are combined to make specific meals for patients, including carb-free pizza, mushroom risotto, and even ice cream.
It also combines food with a £1.30 a day food supplement.
Diabetes symptoms: Type 1 patient prevents high blood sugar with this weight loss diet plan
"My Drop Away journey started in beginning of November 2016 when my weight was 15st 8lbs,” said Elaine. “By September 2017 I had lost 3st 8lbs.
“I am type 1 diabetic insulin dependent. I had my yearly check-up and my consultant was delighted.
“He said I was the perfect example of good diabetic control and that I should keep doing what I’m doing.
“I no longer have high blood pressure or cholesterol and I’m not so heavily dependent on medication for my rheumatoid arthritis.”
Diabetes symptoms: Fatigue and weight loss could be signs of type 1 diabetes
Eating a healthy, balanced diet is crucial for type 1 diabetes patients, the NHS said.
If you’re overweight, you should try losing a few pounds and maintain a healthy weight.
About 10 per cent of all diabetes cases in the UK are type 1 diabetes.
More than five million people are expected to have diabetes in the UK by the year 2025.