My mom was diagnosed with Diabetes about 8 months ago. Her weight started off at 167 lbs when she was diagnosed she was 115 lbs now she continues and she is at 105 lbs. I am beginning to think she has something other than diabetes. Mom has one more month to go before she has medical coverage and I cannot wait!!!! Her blood sugar remains high over 200, taking I think 3 pills a day. Can Thyroid make you loose weight?
hello I lost weight with my type 2 diabetes but I also followed a calorie diet. I lost 57 lb total. I do know though that thyroid can make you lose weight I am not sure which one it is or to much about it but I was tested for it a few years back and from my understanding there is one that makes you gain weight and one that makes you lose. If its not a thyroid it may just be some of the medicines she is on. What all does she take? Sorry I wasn't much help but someone will be along soon to help you better
Hi Spencer.
Not sure about the thyroid issues, but constant high blood sugars do cause weight loss. It is essential that your Mum tries to reduce her blood sugar levels to as near normal as possible. How is her diet? She needs to test regularly to find out how different foods affect her levels, everyone is different, but very low carb seems to work for a lot of people. If her diet is already good, she may need additional meds, or a change in them. Good Luck, Mandy.
I lost about 50lbs in the 15 months before I was diagnosed and since then I've lost another 10lbs or so. Trouble is that I don't want to loose weight because there is nothing left to lose! I'm about 500 more calories a day now so hopefully that will help.
Weight loss is common when your glucose is out of control. The glucose doesn't get into your cells (it's floating around in your blood) and your cells are starving.
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