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Weight and Weight Loss

My 17 year old daughter has had type 1 diabetes for six months, has a thyroid goiter (benign) and right now, she is overweight.

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I gained nine pounds in the last four months, and I wonder if the weight gain and some fluid retention is related to my prior thyroid and pituitary problems. Can an increase in diabetes medications cause weight gain suddenly?

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I take three medications for my high blood pressure, one for my cholesterol, and I’m on glipizide once per day for diabetes. I’ve been on low fat and low carb diet and measure my food, but I have no luck in losing any weight. I always have high sugar in the morning, with or without a snack before bed. I’m very upset! Could any of my medicines be the culprit in not losing weight?

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Since I started insulin, I have put on an extra 15 pounds. I am very unhappy with my weight, I don’t know what else to do, and I would be thankful for your advice.

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Are there any weight loss supplements that are safe for me to take? I’m 15 and overweight.

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My husband, who has had type 1 for 22 years, was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about a year ago. At the same time, he started to eat healthier and lost weight. Is it possible that hypothyroidism can lead to weight loss instead of weight gain in someone with type 1?

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My daughter is dieting and exercising, but cannot lose weight. She takes quinapril and Lipitor. Are they causing her weight gain or water retention?

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What do you know about the supplement Lipovox? It’s supposed to help you lose weight and gain energy.

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Since December, my daughter has gained 10 pounds while on a 1500-2000 calorie per day diet. She is a runner on a University track team and had a recent A1c of 8.2. Do you have any advice?

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My 15 year old daughter recently had a fasting insulin blood test. Her father has type 1. Her insulin levels in her blood were high, around 100. My daughter has a problem with her weight and upon discussing the blood results with her doctor and a nutritionist, we were told this may be part of the problem.

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