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Can A Diabetic Patient Take Hydroxycut?

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Question : I have diabetes. Is it safe to take hydroxycut?
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Answered by Dr. Praveen Jeyapathy (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I wouldn't advise that.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr XXXXXXX
Good day! Thanks for writing to HCM.

Hydroxycut is widely promoted as a weight loss medication but the history of the product is heavy with a negative tilt. The forumlations were found unsafe quite some time back and they have come back with a new formulation which is mostly herbal in nature. However, there are reports of the company manipulating the studies done regarding weight loss as well as reports of cardiac side effects. I would strongly advise against using it based on the above mentioned reasons.

May I ask you your height and weight and if you have tried diet and exercise or any other allopathic medications to help in weight loss?

Warm regards.
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Can A Diabetic Patient Take Hydroxycut?

Brief Answer: I wouldn't advise that. Detailed Answer: Hello Mr XXXXXXX Good day! Thanks for writing to HCM. Hydroxycut is widely promoted as a weight loss medication but the history of the product is heavy with a negative tilt. The forumlations were found unsafe quite some time back and they have come back with a new formulation which is mostly herbal in nature. However, there are reports of the company manipulating the studies done regarding weight loss as well as reports of cardiac side effects. I would strongly advise against using it based on the above mentioned reasons. May I ask you your height and weight and if you have tried diet and exercise or any other allopathic medications to help in weight loss? Warm regards.