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Suggest Diet Supplements To Help Lose Weight In Thigh And Hip Area
Question: Hi:
I'm 75 years old, Type 2 diabetic and want to know if there is a supplement or pill that can help me lose weight in the thigh and hip areas? i know I need exercise but have very aching knees that hamper effective exercise. By the way I'm also retired.
I'm 75 years old, Type 2 diabetic and want to know if there is a supplement or pill that can help me lose weight in the thigh and hip areas? i know I need exercise but have very aching knees that hamper effective exercise. By the way I'm also retired.
Brief Answer:
Pills + Swimming
Detailed Answer:
Good day
Noted your concern.Metformin and Sitagliptin etc are excellent medicines to treat diabetes which help to lose over all weight . There are no medicines to make you lose weight specifically at thighs and hips alone.
However, combination of above drugs together with an exercise program will surely help you to achieve your goal. Since you have pain in knees, the best form of exercise is swimming which is an excellent exercise to lose weight from hips and thighs.
Regards
Binu
Pills + Swimming
Detailed Answer:
Good day
Noted your concern.Metformin and Sitagliptin etc are excellent medicines to treat diabetes which help to lose over all weight . There are no medicines to make you lose weight specifically at thighs and hips alone.
However, combination of above drugs together with an exercise program will surely help you to achieve your goal. Since you have pain in knees, the best form of exercise is swimming which is an excellent exercise to lose weight from hips and thighs.
Regards
Binu
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