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Weight and Weight Loss

I have type 1 diabetes, and I have been having a real struggle with my weight. I need to take off at least 20 pounds, but I can’t. I am willing to do whatever it takes and am trying to do it in a healthful manner, but something isn’t right. What can I do?

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I noticed that it is not recommended that a person with diabetes consume ephedra. Can the consumption of ephedra be dangerous for a person with diabetes? What are the risks? Why is it not recommended?

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If a person has a high C-peptide level, which they are able to lower, would they lose weight? Would this person be in danger of ketoacidosis.

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My teen daughter has not been testing her blood sugar and skipping insulin to lose weight. What should I do?

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My six year old nephew is severely obese (weighs 130-135 pounds), there’s a strong family history of type 2 diabetes, and doctors think he may have it (awaiting test results). If his parents do not get his weight under control, what could possibly happen to him?

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Does sibutramine, an anti-obesity drug, produce a mild diabetic effect?

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How can friend, who has type 1, gain weight?

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Is it possible to lose weight with type 1 diabetes? I cannot lose weight even when cutting back on calories/carbohydrates/fat and increased exercise. What do you suggest?

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Where can I find help with dietary planning so I can lose weight? I was just diagnosed with diabetes and told to lose weight.

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I have increased my exercise and altered my diet to lose some weight, but am not having much success. Do people with type 1 develop muscles more easily when exercising? Is it safe to exercise right after eating to help reduce amount of insulin that is needed?

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