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Weight and Weight Loss

I am currently taking several medications, and I am also morbidly obese. I have no energy, and I don’t feel my best. I asked my physician if I could have gastric bypass, but she said I could not because I had gastric stapling previously. Please help me figure out what I should do about this. I am desperate.

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Five months ago, my insulin got changed from one brand to another, and I have lost 5 kilograms (11 pounds). What is wrong with me? How can I improve on my weight?

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I am 14 years of age, have had type 1 diabetes for the past nine years, and have been on a pump for the past year and a half. I am 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weigh 138 pounds, and I need to lose a few pounds. I do eat pretty well and exercise for two hours every day. Am I extremely overweight?

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I am a 16 year old female who has had type 1 diabetes for nine and a half years, and, up until a few years ago, I was in excellent control. However, now it’s harder for me to keep in control, and I am starting to gain weight very rapidly. Is there a safe, natural supplement I could take?

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I am a teen with PCOS and insulin resistance. I have been advised to lose weight by reducing my carbohydrates, but certain foods are making me vomit. What should I do?

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My 12 1/2 year old daughter is very overweight and identified as “pre-diabetic.” The doctor wants her to start Glucophage, increase her exercise and diet. Can she be treated without medication?

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As a 19 year old with diabetes, I want to start a weight loss/muscle gaining program. Is is okay to take fat burning supplements? Would it be safe to take creatine and/or protein shakes as well as other various supplements?

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Because of high A1cs, my daughter is testing more frequently to improve control. But, she’s gaining weight. Why is she gaining? How can we help her lose weight without affecting her improved control?

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I have type 2 and am now overweight. At my age, 61, can I safely lose this weight so I’ll feel better, be less tired and hopefully control my diabetes better?

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I’ve had diabetes for 21 years and have gotten my A1c down to 6.1, but I keep overeating. What do you recommend to help me stick to my diet and lose weight?

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