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Weight and Weight Loss

I’m 16 years old, have diabetes, and my goal this summer has been to try to gain at least 10 pounds before football season. What are some good foods to eat to achieve my goal ?

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I have type 1 diabetes, I am 5 feet 7 inches tall, and, before I was diagnosed, I weighed over 200 pounds, but now I am lucky if I reach 120 pounds which looks very unhealthy. All the books I buy tell you how you can lose weight, but what I need to know is how to gain weight.

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I am 15 years old and ever since I have slowed down my growth spurt, I have gained a lot of weight. I went from 128 lbs to 155 lbs. I am 5 feet 7 1/2 inches tall and quite active. Do I need to lose weight?

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My son has mild Tourette’s syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and type 1 diabetes. He has had tremendous weight gain, and his blood sugars are all over the board. He wants to be slim but seems unwilling to self-regulate eating. Is there a specific diet that could help? Is there a relationship between insulin and serotonin that might be triggering constant overeating?

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I am now taking Meridia. Is this safe for people with diabetes?

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I am severely overweight, I have type 2 diabetes treated with insulin, and I have been following a tough exercise routine for five months. I have notice that, for about one to two hours afterwards, I feel energized and up, but after that I am back to feeling sluggish even though my blood sugar is no higher than 130 mg. In addition, I also have not lost any weight, so I feel that I am just wasting my time on a false hope. Do you have any suggestions?

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I have been told that Glucerna shakes/bars are meal replacement products for people with diabetes. Is this true? If so, is it safe to use as I would like to lose some weight and find it hard to follow a diet.

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My 16 year old friend, who has had type 1 diabetes for 10 years, has always been so skinny, but recently I’ve noticed she’s been gaining a lot of weight. She is unhappy about it and was thinking about taking the “one-a-day-weight smart” pills. They say they don’t contain any ephedra, but natural tea extracts. Is this safe for her?

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I have type 1 diabetes along with hypothyroidism, and I am 50 pounds overweight. I exercise regularly and eat at least 1300 calories a day, but I have not lost any weight so I am considering liposuction. Is liposuction safe for people with type 1 diabetes?

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I take Lantus and NovoLog and have gained weight. How can I lose weight and maintain healthy glucose levels?

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