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Weight and Weight Loss

My eight year old son, who has type 1diabetes and receives 2 injections per day, continues to gain weight, especially in the midsection. He goes to bed early and gets up early. What can he do or take to “burn some fat”?

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I have Type 1 Diabetes. Recently a dietitian told me that the Atkins diet is not suitable for me since it will put a tremendous pressure on my kidneys. Please guide me since I am desperately trying to lose weight.

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In girls with type 1, is weight gain an issue for those who were diagnosed before or after puberty?

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I am confused about ketoacidosis and weight loss. How can a person who has diabetes and wants to lose weight not experience ketoacidosis? Does a normal person experience ketoacidosis if they burn fat in a weight loss regimen? Is ketoacidosis burning too much fat too quickly?

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Since starting her injections, my daughter has steadily gained weight, and her tummy and face seem especially bloated. I have begun buying her women’s shirts since that is the only size that will cover her tummy. Could this be a side effect of the insulin or the diabetes in general? Should I have her examined for something else? Is this just a part of growing up?

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I take Lantus and Humalog to control my diabetes. I eat well and get a lot of exercise, but I have developed a “saggy” abdomen with signs of hypertrophy. What should I do to firm up my abdomen and lose weight?

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My teen daughter was diagnosed with type 1 after sudden weight loss. She’s overweight and has started regaining weight since going on insulin. Can someone using insulin still lose weight? How much weight gain is normal when put on insulin?

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What can I do to lose weight? I exercise regularly, eat a balanced diet and take Lantus and Humalog for my type 1. My weight is considered normal, but I would feel more comfortable if I lost five pounds.

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Although active, my daughter has gained almost 30 pounds in the past few years so the endocrinologist has recommended she eat more protein to help her lose weight. What do you suggest?

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I am 21, now weigh around 250-260 pounds, have had diabetes for 11 years and am very concerned about the rapid weight gain I have recently experienced. Is it possible to have hyperthyroidism with a very rapid weight gain (30 pounds in the last month)? Could there be another metabolic problem going on?

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