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Type 1 Diabetes on a pump: Can’t lose any weight, no matter how little I eat?

gitterdun — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:22:05 +0000

kaydoll777 asked:

I want to know from other Type 1 pump users how in the world to drop 20 pounds. I’ve tried everything. If my blood sugars are good (below 160), I can’t lose a pound. I gained weight on South Beach! Help.

how can i overcome my diabetes type I without insulin?

gitterdun — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:08:39 +0000

hansa asked:

i have been diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 27 yrs. now i am 30 yrs old and my fasting blood glucose level remains about 120 and pp blood sugar about 180 mg/dl. my daily dose of insulin is 10 units in morning and 8 units in the evening.

Can people with type 1 Diabetes drink alcohol?

gitterdun — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:08:41 +0000

bbyB00 <3 asked:

A few of my friends are diabetic, and I know you have to take insulin for your carb intake, however alcohol doesn’t have nutrition facts how much insulin do they take? or they simply can not drink? but I’ve heard of people with diabetes drinking?
so, if you drink alcohol, how much more insulin do you take?

Can I join the army if I have type 2 diabetes ?

gitterdun — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:38:08 +0000

Doctor Redcrow MD asked:

I really want to join. I am 5/11 197 lbs. In good shape, except for that darn HIGH SUGAR in my blood. Any army recruiters out there can give me feed back or anyone that knows the army recruiting. Thanks.

How long does it take for type one diabetes to show up?

gitterdun — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:12:17 +0000

Lauren B asked:

how long does it take for someone to show the signs, how quickly do the symptoms come on and i know like kids and teens get it but can any one give me like a number?

Can type 2 diabetes lead to obesity?

gitterdun — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:04:37 +0000

Trinit G asked:

I am aware that obesity can lead to type 2 diabetes. But, is it possible for a person to become obese because they have type 2 diabetes?
If yes, please include evidence and the source of your evidence in your answer.
Thank you