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Weight and Weight Loss

As a person with type 1, how can I lose weight? I have been reducing my insulin, exercising and eating healthy.

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Since her diagnosis three months ago, my young daughter has gained five pounds and developed an aversion to exercise. Are both of these things common?

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After 10 years with type 1, I am tired of injections. Is there any way to get a “normal” life? I am thin. How can I gain weight?

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Ever since my son first developed diabetes, three months ago, he has not gained any weight, but he hasn’t lost any weight either. How can I get him to gain weight without having to give him more insulin?

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I weigh 230 pounds, have type 1 diabetes, and, since I want to lose 40 pounds, I’ve joined a spa but I’m not losing any weight. The fitness folks suggested the meal supplements like those protein drinks and also vitamins. Are these products safe for me to use?

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My 18 year old boyfriend, who has had type 1 diabetes for a little less than a year, has recently lost a lot of weight (15 pounds) in a month, and I am concerned. His glucose levels are right around 120 mg/dl [6.7 mmol/L] with some low readings of 70-90 mg/dl [3.9-5 mmol/L]. What do you suggest I feed him to help him gain weight?

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Since switching insulin programs, I have gained a lot of weight despite a controlled meal plan. Do you know why I gained weight? How can I lose it safely and effectively?

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I’ve had type 1 diabetes for about seven years now. Can you recommend websites that could information on type 1 weight loss?

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I have type 2 diabetes, and my doctor said I need to lose weight. My husband tells me I’m fat all the time, the kids laugh and say the same. Is there anything you can tell me to help me lose the weight?

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I am 13 years old, half Hispanic, half white. My weight is over 160 pounds. I am 5′ tall. My Hispanic mother, grandmother, aunts and uncles all have diabetes. My family tells me that I am in a high risk group, so does my doctor, and that I need to lose weight and start eating healthy.

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