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Weight and Weight Loss

I’ve had type 1 diabetes for 22 years, now I am about 150 pounds overweight, and I have a hard time exercising because I also have spinal stenosis. My doctor told me that maybe I should try a liquid diet. There is a hospital here that offers that treatment, but I’m not sure that is a good way to lose weight.

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My 19 year old granddaughter (5 feet, approximately 97 pounds) is currently on only 8 units total of Ultralente insulin, her HbA1c is perfect (near normal), and she eats well (just rarely carbs). Is this not enough insulin? Why does she weigh under 100 pounds? She is not in the “honeymoon stage” anymore.

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I am working with a HIV/AIDS project as a dietitian, and generally, we have our clients on high energy diets to maintain weight, but a few of our clients have diabetic. Any ideas how to maintain weight without making their diabetes worse?

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Can a person with type 2 diabetes take weight loss pills? How about Natronex 3?

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Since I started using the pump, I have gained about 20 pounds and am very depressed about it. I obsess about being fatter and hate it event though my blood sugars are remarkable! Is there anything safe to do about the weight gain? Am I doing something wrong?

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I have type 2 diabetes. I am taking Lipitor, and since started taking it, I seem to be gaining weight. Could the Lipitor cause weight gain?

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I am a teenager who has type 1 diabetes, and I find it so hard to lose weight. What can I do?

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I have been taking extra insulin after breakfast and dinner to combat highs and I am gaining weight. Is the insulin making me fat? Could I have possibly developed type 2 diabetes?

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Since his recent diagnosis, my son has good blood sugars on Lantus once a day, but he has lost 11 pounds. Why can’t he gain weight? He’s tall and very thin.

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Since starting to swim and jump on a trampoline in May, my daughter has lost about 6.5 inches from her waist, but has not lost weight. How can we further reduce her belly fat?

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