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I'm diabetic, want to gain some wieght without affecting my blood sugar, can i make that, how, what food can help.my hight is 178, 8cm, wieght 71.3k?

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Not a good idea!: Gaining weight is not a good idea for a diabetic. You are not underweight and gaining weight will make your diabetes worse.

Answered 5/15/2013

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