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Weight and Weight Loss

I keep gaining weight. How can I stop this? I take insulin and metformin. Will I slim down when I get older?

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My son wants to take fat burner tablets to help reduce his weight. Would they affect his type 1 diabetes? Do you recommend any particular brand?

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I am a female and almost 13. About 8 months ago, I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Since then, I have put on a considerable amount of weight. I would like to know what I can do to maintain or even bring down my weight and what kind of diet I need to stick to.

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What is the danger of using insulin for protein synthesis if one covers the insulin with x amount of carbohydrates?

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I am 31 years old, extremely obese, and I have type 1 diabetes. I asked my previous endocrinologist about the pump and his reply was that I am too fat. I’ve recently found a new endocrinologist, and I asked him about the pump. He did explain that weight gain is one of the major concerns with use. Can a pump actually aid in weight loss if used properly?

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My daughter is 21 months old and has Type 1 diabetes. She is on Humalog and NPH. She is gaining weight rapidly. She weights 32 pounds. Is this because of the insulin, and will she stop gaining so much at a certain age?

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My 15 year old daughter is extremely frustrated with her current weight. I know that it would probably be wise to get the endocrinologist involved in her efforts, but she needs some positive feedback now to enable her to approach him without feeling defeated or foolish. What can we say to both encourage her efforts and admonish her to seek his assistance?

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After my daughter’s honeymoon phase ended and her sugars crept up, the doctor increased her insulin slightly a few times, which finally brought her sugars into a normal range, and she started gaining weight immediately. Is this normal? Will the weight gain continue like this?

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I’m 20 years old, I have type 1 diabetes, I’m 5 feet 8 inches tall, and I weigh just over 11 stone (154 pounds). I’m not happy with the weight that I’m at, and I really want to lose some. What is the safest way to lose weight?

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I am a 19 year old female, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about five months ago, and I am extremely frustrated because now I am just down to one shot of Lantus, which I don’t really need, but the doctors tell me I should keep at least a little. I am trying to lose weight which I find it completely impossible, I get depressed about this, and I feel hopeless.

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