A 30-year-old member asked:
What are the best ways to lose weight with type one diabetes and hypothyroidism?
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Dr. Susan Wingoanswered
Endocrinology 35 years experience
The usual way: Eating less calories and burning off more calories is the key. Work with your doc to make sure your thyroid levels are right. You may need lower Insulin doses to match your lower food (esp carbs) intake. You don't want to have to eat extra to treat or prevent lows! work with your doc to help make these adjustments. As you lose, you may need less Insulin & less thyroid hormone, so keep checking.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Please describe ways to lose weight with hypothyroidism?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 54 years experience
See details: Normalize your thyroid function with replacement meds and you will lose weight. That is especially true if you also adopt a low carbohydrate diet.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
How can one lose weight with type one diabetes and hypothyroidism?
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Dr. Ron Jonesanswered
Family Medicine 47 years experience
You can: If your hypothroidism is controlled appropriately with thyroid replacement, you should there should be no difference in your ability to lose weight as someone who does not have hypothyroidism.
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