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Weight and Weight Loss

I’ve been skipping insulin shots in order to maintain or lose weight, but I have been seeing a counsellor and taking all my shots. As a result, my A1c dropped, and I haven’t gained any weight. The dietitian said that I really ought to eat more, which I refuse to do because I’m not underweight. Am I doing any potential harm to my body by restricting calories?

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My great frustration is that in the past month I have not been able to lose any additional weight, and my doctor says I still need to lose another 25 pounds so then I may be able to go off the Actos. I walk two miles a day, and I stick to this diet. What can I do to start losing again?

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I have type 2 diabetes controlled with diet and exercise. My weight dropped itself even though I didn’t want it to, and I feel underweight at the moment. Everybody says I’m very thin. I would like to ask all of you how to gain weight.

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I have high triglycerides and am obese. If I lose weight, will I be able to discontinue my triglycerides medication?

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I exercise, eat well and have lost weight. However, I now find that I am having trouble maintaining my weight. Why is this? My doctor says my A1c of 6.7 is fine.

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I am now 240 pounds, and I keep trying to lose weight. My doctor tells me just leave it alone because it would be too difficult to regulate me to lose weight. My blood sugars are good, and my A1cs are 5.5-6.4%, but I am worried if I don’t do something. I could be in serious jeopardy. Do you any suggestions?

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Since my 2003 pregnancy, I have been unable to lose weight. If I try a lower carb approach, will I be able to resume my “normal” diet after losing the weight?

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Now 33, I have had type 1 for 23 years. I also have PCOS. For three years, I have been gaining weight I can’t lose. I walk five times a week and eat ony 1200 calories daily. What else can I do?

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My blood sugars remain around 200 mg/dl [11.1 mmol/L] despite my medication. I continue to overeat. How can I control my appetite? Are there any medications I can take?

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How do I know if my 14-year-old son has an eating disorder? He lost 16 pounds over the summer and has kept it off. We struggle to get him to eat.

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