[header] How to lose weight with diabetes [title] Consult with a diabetes educator to get help with dietary options. [step] Making changes to your diet when you have diabetes can be overwhelming. To get help as you make the necessary changes, meet with a doctor or diabetes educator. 
They may want to monitor your blood sugar more often as you try to lose weight, or you might have to adjust your insulin or other medications. You'll also have the chance to ask questions about how to safely alter your diet for weight loss when you have diabetes.