HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I have insulin resistance - i am taking mengen 500 once day in morning. exercise every day for 40 - 60min, combo of cardio and weights, still not losing weight??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Reduce intake: Weight reduction usually required both exercise and reduction in caloric intake. It is not easy, but there is no shortcut. You may wish to consult a nutritionist for advice.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/25/2022

507 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I eat lots of protein, slow burning carbs, and I STILL can't lose weight, even with a 6 day a week exercise routine. Do I have insulin resistance?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have puffy ankles and rapid weight gain with Novolin (insulin) H, while taking Metformin. Is it possible to take only Novolin (insulin) R with the Metformin?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Taking metformin and victoza (liraglutide) but im having gastro problems with it be better swicth to insulin but will i gain weight? Will insulin stable it better?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

On metformin bid, lantus (insulin glargine) 40 qd, & novolog tid.Since i started the later im gaining weight . How can I simplify tx w meds dat don't cause weight gain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Does lantus (insulin glargine) and glimeperide plus metformin make u put on weight.34 diabetic was 73kgs now 88 kgs?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I was using Metformin 2000mg p/d but had lactic acidosis. My doctor prescribed Actraphane 30iu morning and 15iu night. I have never used insulin before, my sugar ranges from 6.8 to sometimes 12. My weight is 124.2 i am a bit scared of insulin?
How long does it take for metformin for insulin resistance to work in achieving weight loss?
I have insulin resistance but cannot take metformin as I have bad ibs-d symptoms i lost lots of weight but could not leave home. I tried victoza (liraglutide) no gd?
Can you take metformin if you don't have insulin restrains or type 2, taking it to lose weight and get pregnant 1500mg, will it cause sugar to drop?
I'm on metformin, lantus (insulin glargine) n novolog. Can i replace the lantus (insulin glargine) n novolog w byetta to help w weight gain n still get the same sugar control?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.