diabetic, atkins and exercise

[Snugg40]

Hello everyone....this is my second time to be on the Atkins diet. First time was back 2003 and I lost 65 lbs. Then i had a hip replacement, so the weight started creeping back.
This past May, I was diagnosed with Diabetes type 2, (taking insulin), and I work out at the gym. I started the Atkins diet and working out 6 days a week with weight machines and treadmill. Now here's my problem....when i work out now, my muscles have no energy. I've been going to the gym for 18 months, but now, I feel like I've never done anything physical. What is it I am lacking? I was told minerals....someone else told me to take quinine....any ideas? I started taking vitamins and Omega 3 oils, and garlic pills (to help lower cholestrol). thanks....hoping to lose 40-45 this time around.

[Chicklady]

Hi Snugg. How long have you been on this time around? It usually takes a week or two before your energy kicks in.

[JasmineFlower]

i think that if you are insulin dependent diabetic you should definitely discuss this with your doctor. maybe test ur blood sugar levels before workouts to make sure it is in the acceptable level??

[Snugg40]

Chicklady, I've been on the diet for 20 days. Jasmine, you're right.....I think my blood sugar levels have been steadily dropping, especially during exercise, so that can be the reason for weak muscles. I'll have to talk to the doc about it. Good news, blood sugars went way out of whack during the holidays, reaching closer to 300, but tonight, it was 79. I'm taking lower insulin doses every few days. Odd thing, I only lost 5 lbs, and the weight is not budging, despite working out and not cheating. Thanks for your input!!