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Type 2 Diabetes, Depression, Gaining Weight. On Metformin. What Can Work?
I am on metformin for type 2 diabetes and i have not lost any weight , in fact I do nothing but gain weight. I cannot seem to control my appetite. and of course all i want to eat is junk food. It almost seems as if it makes me hungry should i talk to my doctor?I have tried all these new fancy weight loss things nothing works.... I am getting depressed about it and I have even been lacking in my exercise as i feel nothing works. Help.....
Tue, 24 Sep 2013
Hello,
The most simple way which is also the most ideal and difficult way to reduce your weight is reduction of calories and doing regular aerobic exercises for at least 45 minutes a day.All these new fancy weight loss schemes benefit the people more who are advertising them,rather than a common person.
Avoid junk foods,sweets,deep fried foods and colas.
Take more of fresh fruits and green vegetables.
Besides these,do get tested for thyroid function tests as many a times hypothyroidism doesn't let you loose weight.
Thanks
The most simple way which is also the most ideal and difficult way to reduce your weight is reduction of calories and doing regular aerobic exercises for at least 45 minutes a day.All these new fancy weight loss schemes benefit the people more who are advertising them,rather than a common person.
Avoid junk foods,sweets,deep fried foods and colas.
Take more of fresh fruits and green vegetables.
Besides these,do get tested for thyroid function tests as many a times hypothyroidism doesn't let you loose weight.
Thanks
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hi. just a few questions and comments on your post.
For how long have you been diagnosed with diabetes? What is the dose of your metformin? what is your latest fasting blood sugar level and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)?
Don't get frustrated. The treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus is a combination of diet modification, exercise, and medication.
I would love to hear from you for any follow-up querry or update on your condition.
For how long have you been diagnosed with diabetes? What is the dose of your metformin? what is your latest fasting blood sugar level and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)?
Don't get frustrated. The treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus is a combination of diet modification, exercise, and medication.
I would love to hear from you for any follow-up querry or update on your condition.
I find this answer helpful
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