I'm a 16 year old female with type 1 diabetes. I've been a diabetic now for 5 years. I take 4 insulin shots daily along with Glucophage. My diabetes is not too well under control and I know it's mainly on part because of my weight. The Glucophage doesn't seem to help me even though I take two 500mg pills every morning. My endocrinologist put me on Adderall to help with my weight, but I've been reading about all of it's effects and it just doesn't seem like I should be taking it. I have high blood pressure along with a heart problem and according to what I've been reading, those with problems like myself shouldn't be taking Aderall. The Adderall seems to be helping me lose weight, but I'm afraid of going on using it. Is there any other type of medication that I should bring to my doctor's attention to help me? Thanks!
~Mandi~

Hi Mandy 1st let me say you sound like a very intellegent 16 yr old. I just read about this drug and i`m with you sounds like something you should ask your dr about. I`m amazed how often dr don`t keep up with the "dos and don`ts" on drugs. They usualy have a drug rep comes in gives them the samples talks to them about 5 min about the medication and thats all most of them know.My dr will go get his PDR to see if what i`m telling him about a med is correct,lol. I have been fighting my weight all my life and i`m many years over 16 so I know how hard it is do lose. Thank goodness my diabetes is under control and I can tried to keep my weight down with diet, can`t exercise because i have the burning painful feet that some diabetes has. Feel like i`m walking on raw nerves. Well hun i wish you the best i`m sure it won`t be long before diabetes will have a cure.Take care and keep reading... :angel: