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Weight and Weight Loss

Can a person with type 1 diabetes take amino acids to aid in weight loss?

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My daughter has type 1 and celiac. Despite exercise and diet, she is overweight. What could the problem be? She is also depressed. Could she be deficient in certain minerals or vitamins?

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Last summer, my menstrual cycle stopped and I gained 30 pounds in two months. I eat healthy and play basketball. I was given Glucophage, but taken off it when I tested negative for PCOS. I am struggling to lose the weight. What do you suggest I do to lose it?

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Are endocrinologists using Symlin for type 1 diabetes mellitus in addition to Humalog? Could it help prevent weight gain?

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I have a friend with diabetes who has been struggling with weight problems his entire life. I was wondering if you could direct me to any resources for youth with diabetes dealing specifically with weight control.

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I have type 2 diabetes, and my doctor told me I had to lose at least 60 pounds. A friend of mine told me I should try a high protein supplement with less carbohydrate. This is supposed to help build lean muscle and burn fat. Would this affect me in a bad way or good way? Should I try it?

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Is type 1 diabetes linked to children’s obesity? How do you keep an obese child with type 1 diabetes from being obese, with the diet he has to maintain?

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I am a sixteen year old Type 1 diabetic. I was first diagnosed three years ago. I am beginning to get frustrated with this disease. I am 5’4″ and weigh about 178 lbs. I was wondering if there was a way that I could lose some of this weight.

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Claus von Bulow was accused of trying to murder his wife Sunny (who did not have diabetes) by giving her an insulin overdose. He said the insulin and syringes were hers, and she took insulin injections to lose weight. I have heard of weight loss only as it relates to people with diabetes omitting insulin. How do people who do not have diabetes lose weight using insulin, or is it untrue?

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I am a 15 year old female who is approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, I weigh about 136 pounds, and I am trying to lose weight. I run about three times per week, play netball, and I have netball training regularly. I limit my fat intake and watch what I eat, but I can’t seem to lose weight easy. What are the best weight loss methods for people with type 1 diabetes?

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