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Weight and Weight Loss

I’m 56, have had type 2 diabetes for about two and a half years, and I have recently switched from premeal Prandin to twice daily Avandia. I have had a six to seven pound weight gain which I can’t seem to get rid of. Any suggestions?

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In Type 1 diabetes, do you lose weight from having high blood sugars, or by having high blood sugars and no insulin?

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I have been on an insulin pump for 2 years now. Ever since I started on it, I’ve gained quite a bit of weight (27 pounds). I’ve seen a dietitian and am currently on a 1500 calorie/day diet. I lift weights and run 5 days a week. I am having a lot of trouble losing weight.

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I’m a 15 year old girl, and I have noticed that in the recent months I have put on a lot of weight. Is there anything I can do?

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I have type 1 diabetes and am having trouble with my weight. Will diet pills affect my blood sugars? How?

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I am 34 years old, 6 feet 3 inches tall, I weigh 165 pounds, and I have type 2 diabetes. I eat more food than anyone I know, but can’t seem to gain any weight no matter what I do. What can I do to put weight on without fouling my blood sugar levels?

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I do not have diabetes or hypoglycemia, but my doctor has prescribed metformin twice daily as a way to help me lose weight. Does this make sense to you?

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My 15-year-old son is 5′ 3″ tall and weighs 209 pounds. The tests that the doctor ran came back to say that his cholesterol level is 187 and he is anemic he also has a high insulin count. The only advice that I was given for him was to start him on a multi-vitamin with iron and get him to lose weight. How do I get a 15 year old boy with these three problems to lose weight safely?

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Her blood sugars are in control with medication, but my daughter is complaining of thirst and hunger. She has stopped losing weight. Is this normal?

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I am very athletic and participate in a lot of activities. Basketball is my main love, I play all year round, but I want to slim down a little bit before basketball season starts. My mom and I want to try the Atkins’ diet. I have heard a lot of success stories, and my friend’s mom lost 100 pounds. Is it okay for someone with diabetes to go on this diet?

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