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Tupper Lake, NY
February 18, 2025
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Members explored the complex question of why some people struggle to gain weight while others find it hard to lose, with the conversation... Read more

Members explored the complex question of why some people struggle to gain weight while others find it hard to lose, with the conversation centering on metabolism, insulin's role in weight regulation, and individual body differences. Several members explained that weight gain for diabetics requires both excess blood sugar and excess insulin to store fat, which is why some medications like insulin or sulfonylureas often lead to weight gain, while those without sufficient insulin may struggle to gain weight despite eating more carbs. A recurring theme was the importance of working closely with doctors and diabetes educators to find the right balance of diet, medication, and exercise, whether the goal is gaining or losing weight, while ignoring unhelpful comments from others about body size.

A DiabetesTeam Member

Can’t let the scale get in your head but for me it is a useful tool

February 27, 2025 (edited)
A DiabetesTeam Member

There are several people on this app that need to gain weight. They are underweight!

February 20, 2025
A DiabetesTeam Member

I’m currently at a quote normal weight according to Dr and the BMI index but I get a lot of comments about being so thin. I just ignore it. I personally don’t think I’m that thin. I know that if you’ve been heavy all your life which, I was, you don’t always see the thin you in the mirror. I feel like I’m still that chubby little girl. I’ve always had skinnier legs and I think that is why people think I’m thin. My middle, nope still pudgy in my eyes. I have never had an issue gaining weight, losing was the issue. Low carb worked to lose that’s for sure but I think the biggest thing was cutting out sugar. As a diabetic I find eating nuts to much causes weight gain especially peanuts, so perhaps increase your nut intake.

March 4, 2025
A DiabetesTeam Member

By the time i feel any shift in weight it would be a hard push to lose it rather know when its only A couple of lbs

February 28, 2025
A DiabetesTeam Member

I found that weighing oneself regularly can become a vicious cycle. Do we really need to know our weight at all times? We could be going along feeling fine and it's time to step on the scale and then OMG I gained two pounds and all of a sudden the good mood vanishes. It works the other way as well. We could step on the scale, find we've lost two pounds and feel it's fine to have that slice of apple pie now. As far as a nutritionist I've gotten some valuable advice and it's always my choice on what I think is valid and what isn't. No one is forcing me to adhere to everything she has to say.

February 27, 2025

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