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I am diabetic and losing a lot of weight fast. How can I prevent this?
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[quote:Lady J USA:MV8xNTM5Njk2XzM1NzIxNjg5X0YzNkJCNTcw] [quote:guest 1432684:MV8xNTM5Njk2XzI1NDM1NzA3XzI1RjRCNDlG] Skynate: I urgently recommend that you see an endocrinologist and get a full work-up. Metformin is not usually associated with weight loss and I am pleased to see that your glucose and A1c are under better control. Your weight loss may be as simple as a result of eating less calories per day, given that you have and are trying to figure out what you can eat. Calories also count, so if you are eating less than you expend every day, then you will burn stored fat as a fuel source - that's how people intentionally lose weight. In your case, by trying to control your macronutrient intake to control your health condition, you may have unintentionally placed yourself in a negative calorie balance. For most type 2 diabetics, weight loss is desirable, but clearly your type 2 diabetes has a strong genetic vs lifestyle contribution. Lifestyle/obesity is the strongest MODIFIABLE predictor of type 2 diabetes, but actually family history is a stronger independent overall predictor. Although, the majority of cases of type 2 diabetes is associated predominately with lifestyle/obesity interacting with some level of genetic predisposition, there are pathways to diabetes, independent of obesity. A good endocrinologist will be able to identify your probable mechanism. Your weight loss may be associated with your diagnosis and a possible need for insulin, especially if there is insulin insufficiency due to beta cell degradation. This pathway to diabetes may have a completely genetic component and has nothing to do with weight. Metformin reduces hepatic glucose output, so if you have reduced, but not absent insulin action, it is likely that your weight loss, which is typical of a type 1 diabetic could manifest in your case. This situation is serious and calls for prompt and appropriate medical management (which a good endocrinologist will be able to diagnose and treat.) Finally, your weight loss may not be a consequence of your condition, but of something else entirely. This you and your specialist need to rule out. So I urge you to quickly take action and see an endocrinologist for a complete workup, correct diagnosis, and proper treatment. All the best. [/quote] :clappa: [/quote]
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I am trying desperately to keep my weight constant but having difficulty doing this. How can a diabetic keep his/her weight constant?
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