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I'm a type 1 diabetic and i've been told that if my blood sugars are perfect i'll gain weight, is that statement t or f? i don't want to gain anymore.

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That's not true: Being a diabetic is difficult enough without people telling you things that aren't true. Keep complying and keep exercising.

Dr Roth agreed

Answered 12/17/2014

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