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Weight and Weight Loss

I can’t gain any weight. I have type 1 diabetes which was onset about 12 years ago. My weight has been constant plus or minus a pound or 2 for years with no major gain regardless of eating more plus exercise. Any suggestions will greatly be appreciated.

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My husband was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes within the past month, and the doctor put him on a 2000 calorie diet. I am on the Weight Watchers diet, and if we could do this together it would be great. Is the Weight Watchers plan okay for him?

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Since I have started working so hard to be in such good shape, I have continued a steady weight gain over the past several years, and when I recently intensified my dedication to my healthy lifestyle, I gained an additional eight pounds. Do you have any suggestions?

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I have gained a bit of weight, which sure is visible. I am not going to cut back on insulin doses, or starve myself as I have a rather healthy eating plan, but I would like to lose excess fat on my body with exercise. Can I lose excess fat at all without cutting my insulin?

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My 12 daughter, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes three years ago, has gained too much weight and now her doctor has put her on a 1600 calorie diet. I would like to know where I can get a menu because the dietitian told us that she does not make up menus for anyone.

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I was taking insulin for roughly 18 months before being tested and found to have type 2. Now, my doctors are afraid of what will happen should I switch off insulin so they are trying to reduce it, but as of yet, I have not seen any significant weight loss. Is easy to lose weight while on Orabet and my insulin? Would it be easier to do so while on Orabet alone?

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I am 18 years old. My height is 180 cm. I weigh 102 kg. My BMI is 31. Is it possible to reduce my weight by diet modifications alone and without exercise? I have been told to shed at least 20 kg. by my doctor. I take Huminsulin 30/70 and Humalog. Please guide me

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I have type 2 and take 160 units of Lantus daily. My doctor wants me to increase it to bring down my average glucose level. Why doesn’t he want me to use any short-acting insulin? What can I do to stop the weight gain the insulin is causing?

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My boyfriend wants to lose weight so he has started exercising and not eating meat. Is not eating meat dangerous?

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In the past year, I have gained 50 pounds and started Lantus and Humalog to help curb my weight gain. Can I take more Lantus so I can cut back on Humalog to stop the weight gain?

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