How To Reduce Weight While Having Type 2 Diabetes?
I became type 2 diabetic in 1997 and I cannot loose my accumulated weight since. My weight was 124 lbs then and now it s 165 lbs. I tried exercising, walking, running, diet and taking my medicine regularly daily. I take 45 units of insulin Levemir/ Detemir and 10 units Novolog/ Aspart in evening, and also 10 units levemir in evening. So now I am frustrated with my self. I am 62 years old I also have other health problems.
Thu, 24 Jul 2014
Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Divakara's Response
Hi Welcome to HCM Don't be disheartened. One of the cause for weight gain in Insulin . So I advise you to start a Dpp4 inhibitor which doesn't cause weight gain . Also by adding it your insulin dosage will come down and hence the chance of weight gain . For weight loss its better you take a dietician consult who can plan your diet . Ask him to plan a low calorie diet. Also increase your exercise intensity week by week so that with every week your energy expenditure increase with every week and you start losing weight.
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How To Reduce Weight While Having Type 2 Diabetes?
Hi Welcome to HCM Don t be disheartened. One of the cause for weight gain in Insulin . So I advise you to start a Dpp4 inhibitor which doesn t cause weight gain . Also by adding it your insulin dosage will come down and hence the chance of weight gain . For weight loss its better you take a dietician consult who can plan your diet . Ask him to plan a low calorie diet. Also increase your exercise intensity week by week so that with every week your energy expenditure increase with every week and you start losing weight.