From Pennsylvania, USA: I am a 65 year old with Type 2 diabetes.
I am trying to lose weight but cannot. I keep gaining regardless
of how I watch my diet. My daily blood glucose in the morning is
155 or more. Is diabetes the cause of weight gain? What can I
do? People with Type 2 diabetes are generally overweight because
there is actually an excess of insulin driving hunger and
because in many cases the receptor cites on the cells for
insulin are not working quite right it takes more insulin to get
the sugar into the cells. Fat will coat the cells and make the
receptors even less effective, calling for more insulin, etc.
The abundance of insulin in your system will take any sugar not
burned by your body and convert it to fat for storage. It is a
vicious cycle. You did not mention if you had started an
exercise program. Exercise helps your body burn more sugar and
makes the receptors on the cells more effective. You will need
to be sure to consult with your doctor before you start
exercising. You do not say wha