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Best weight loss plan

Hi I am new to this forum and would like to ask a question please. I was diagnosed with type 2 in July 2020. My weight at the time was 280. I immediately started taking 500 MG Metformin 2x a day, started taking blood glucose tests and cut all carbs and started walking again. For a year I stayed with that program and lost 92 lbs and my bs was consistently under 100 most times. In this time period I had three A1c tests come in at 6. But along the way I developed kidney stones that grew to big to pass. I had to have a stent for a month then they blasted the stone. I still have small stones. I also had two kidney infections and was told high protein may not be a good plan for me. I continued with the keto type diet until Thanksgiving 2021. My weight at the time was 182 and I felt great body wise. My SIL who is also type 2 joined us and told me that she pretty much ate carbs all the time and suffered no effects other than high or low bs. So I went off the rails and ate carbs again. Started slowly allowing forbidden foods but little by little my bad food habits took over. I felt fine but the weight came right back. I still monitored my bs and never seemed to go above 170 after a meal. No kidney issues during this time. I woke up about a month ago after realizing at 230 lbs my skinny clothes are back in the drawers and my unhealthy body is back making me feel bad about myself. I started a keto type diet again and felt good. I lost almost 20 lbs but my kidneys are acting up. Another infection. My long winded question is a high protein diet works for me but not my kidney. If I eat carbs I eventually lose control altogether. Does anyone know of a sugar-free eating plan that is not all high protein? I apologize for the length of this post. Thank you for your help.
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  1. H @Vincena, I wanted to share this article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6629514/. Have you asked your doctor about meeting with a dietician? It might be helpful to help you devise an eating plan that respects all the conditions with which you are dealing. -Warmly, Donna (team member)

    1. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the best weight loss plan for someone with diabetes will vary depending on individual factors such as the severity of the condition, medication regimen, and other health concerns. However, some general tips for designing a effective weight loss plan for a person with diabetes include focusing on healthy eating habits, gradually cutting calories, engaging in regular physical activity, and working with a registered dietitian or certified diabetes educator to create an individualized approach.

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