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I am almost 18 years old and i've been diabetic for 3 years. type 2. i need to lose weight. can i take the garcinia cambogia pill to help?

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: No, it can cause nausea headache and diarrhea. Be sure to keep up an active fitness routine, yoga, swimming and walking are a great start. Weekly meal planning is essential to healthy eating. As you have found permanently changing your behavior is difficult. More on permanent behavior change at www.Personalmedicineplus.Com.

Dr Shaffer agreed

Answered 9/25/2014

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