It’s dangerous to reduce or adjust insulin dosing without consulting a doctor first. Talk to your medical team about the interactions between your insulin dosage and your diet, exercise habits, and other medications. Weight gain is not inevitable. “Balancing insulin dosing and meal timing can help reduce that effect,” says Wadsworth. Here are other healthy lifestyle tips to help you keep the scale at the weight you want.
Eat Healthier
“I always have my patients see a dietitian, so they are following healthy dietary patterns,” says Retnakaran. “A dietitian can work with you to optimize your eating in the context of your preferences and give you healthy suggestions.”
Sometimes, when we feel hungry, we may just be thirsty. Choose water, and you’ll take an essential step toward being hydrated and feeling fuller. It’s a healthy beverage that won’t spike your blood glucose levels like sugary sodas or sweetened fruit juice.
Exercise Regularly
Ask About Adjusting Your Medications
If you have type 2 diabetes, ask your healthcare provider about potentially switching to GLP-1 or SGLT2 drugs, which can cause weight loss — instead of weight gain — and lower your blood glucose levels.
“These drugs can help offset the weight gain caused by insulin, and in most cases of type 2 diabetes, can be used to help patients avoid insulin therapy altogether,” says Wadsworth.
