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All of the current weight loss drugs plastered over the media were designed for Type 2 Diabetics to help them deal with a metabolic disorder
And while there is some studies ongoing to see if those new drugs may be used by a Type 1, it's still in the very early stages (years possibly from getting approved)
So, unfortunately for now there is only the "standard treatment" = Eat Less of Everything and Exercise but especially reduce your Carb consumption
Type 1's who must use insulin are at a disadvantage
Body Fat is produced by Excess Carbs and Excess Insulin - you need to inject the insulin to stay alive but you don't need to consume the extra carbs
This (weight gain) is a common problem with Type 2's when they start insulin because (now) they have extra insulin and extra blood sugar (the problem they are trying to treat) - the insulin does convert the blood sugar to energy which gets it out of the blood but when all the cells are "fed" it can't send the rest to outer space so it converts it to Body Fat
So reduce your Carbs (daily) to find the balance of "how many you need without producing body fat" and weight will be reduced
But no, that is not taking a pill or an injection and having a drug do the work - currently that doesn't exist for Type 1's
While medications can help with weight loss, it's important to note that they should be discussed with your healthcare provider since they need to work safely alongside your diabetes management plan. Some newer injectable medications like GLP-1 receptor agonists (such as semaglutide) may help with both blood sugar control Show Full Answer
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