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Im 5ft And Used To Weigh 127 In February I Lost 20 Pounds To Then Find Out Im Diabetic. Im On Metformin 2 Times A Day But Need To Avoid Carbs And Sugar.however Is There Little Tricks To Possibly Gain 5 More Pounds Without Risking My Health ?

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Posted on Wed, 5 Apr 2023
Question: so im 5ft and used to weigh 127... in February i lost 20 pounds to then find out im diabetic... im on metformin 2 times a day but need to avoid carbs and sugar...however is there little tricks to possibly gain 5 more pounds without risking my health
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Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
About weight loss;

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone carefully through your concern.
When the blood glucose is too high, it causes weight loss that usually is improved after starting treatment. If not, first you need to be sure that the blood glucose is not still high with metformin (usual metformin is recommended in people overweight, so probably is not the right treatment for you).
So, check the blood glucose before and after meals and do not hesitate to report it.
Secondly, if the blood sugar is normal, thyroid function should be checked as an overactive thyroid may cause weight loss too.
Inform me about blood sugar than I can suggest you further.
Thanks.
Dr.Mirjeta
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Im 5ft And Used To Weigh 127 In February I Lost 20 Pounds To Then Find Out Im Diabetic. Im On Metformin 2 Times A Day But Need To Avoid Carbs And Sugar.however Is There Little Tricks To Possibly Gain 5 More Pounds Without Risking My Health ?

Brief Answer: About weight loss; Detailed Answer: Hello, I have gone carefully through your concern. When the blood glucose is too high, it causes weight loss that usually is improved after starting treatment. If not, first you need to be sure that the blood glucose is not still high with metformin (usual metformin is recommended in people overweight, so probably is not the right treatment for you). So, check the blood glucose before and after meals and do not hesitate to report it. Secondly, if the blood sugar is normal, thyroid function should be checked as an overactive thyroid may cause weight loss too. Inform me about blood sugar than I can suggest you further. Thanks. Dr.Mirjeta