
Suggest Ways To Lose Weight When Diagnosed With Type-2 Diabetes

Question: I am a Type 2 diabetic. Which is the best medicine to also work with weight loss?
Brief Answer:
Metformin...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
First, I need to know your blood glucose levels to understand at point you are dealing with diabetes?
Second, you are saying to be taking metformin. This is a good med that will help to lose weight too.
However, I always advise my patients to:
- follow a healthy diabetic diet (can work with a dietitian for that)
- do regular physical activity depending on your health conditions
- take meds as prescribed
Hope it was of help! Let me know if you need further assistance!
Dr.Albana
Metformin...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
First, I need to know your blood glucose levels to understand at point you are dealing with diabetes?
Second, you are saying to be taking metformin. This is a good med that will help to lose weight too.
However, I always advise my patients to:
- follow a healthy diabetic diet (can work with a dietitian for that)
- do regular physical activity depending on your health conditions
- take meds as prescribed
Hope it was of help! Let me know if you need further assistance!
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


What do you think of Glyburide vs Metaformic concerning weight loss?
Brief Answer:
Glyburide (glibenclamide) commonly causing weight gain...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Glyburide is the tradename for the generic glibenclamide which appertains to the sulfonylurea drug class.
A common side effect of this medication is gaining weight. So, it won't help to lose weight. The only hypoglycemiant med that has been shown to lose weight is Metformin.
All the best!
Dr.Albana
Glyburide (glibenclamide) commonly causing weight gain...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Glyburide is the tradename for the generic glibenclamide which appertains to the sulfonylurea drug class.
A common side effect of this medication is gaining weight. So, it won't help to lose weight. The only hypoglycemiant med that has been shown to lose weight is Metformin.
All the best!
Dr.Albana
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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