 [ Symptoms ] can type 1 diabetics gain weight using yeast pills  i am a maie type 1 diabetic i am 54 in height and weigh 108lbs i am trying to gain weight and my doctor says that my metabolism burns up everything i consume quickly i was told that by taking yeast pills that i may be able to gain some weight is this possible and what are the risks i want to know what my weight should be and how i can attain that [ Disease ] protein is the building block for muscle growth you need to be getting enough in your diet to build muscle and if you do not supplementing with a shake is a great idea i prefer whey protein but i have no science to support this it is also scientifically proven that taking in protein and carbs in a 14 ratio procarb in the immediate post workout time period is important to maximize the benefits of your workouts