NetWellness Obesity and Weight Management

Glucose Level

Lisa Andrews MEd, RD, LD — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:12:00 EST

Question: Can type 2 diabetes be reversed with diet, weight loss and exercise?

Answer: Thanks for your question. Recent research has found that type 2 diabetes can be reversed in obese individuals that have had gastric bypass surgery. A low carb diet has been found by Duke University researchers to reverse diabetes, and a recent small study found that a very low calorie di . . .

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Why Hyperglycemia Occur in Obese Person

Lisa Andrews MEd, RD, LD — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:11:00 EST

Question: why does hyperglycemia occur in obese person

Answer: Thanks for your question. The simple answer is that obesity is linked with diabetes, so more obese individuals have high blood sugar & diabetes than their normal or underweight counterparts.

Obesity individuals are often insulin-resistant. Insulin, wh . . .

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Any Health Conditions NOT Caused by Obesity?

Jane Korsberg MS, RD, LD — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 08:07:00 EST

Question:

Are there any health conditions that are NOT caused by obesity? Every time I go to the dr my dr does not even ask any questions or do any tests. She just gives me a lecture about losing weight. So I never go to the dr any more because I already know I am obese. I have been obese for over 50 yea . . .

Answer: Although I can't speak for the entire medical community, over 50% of our population is overweight or obese, so you are not alone. The medical community is trying to help in every way we can.

Please visit a previous similar question at the link below and do not hesitate&nbs . . .

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Effects of Weight Management on Diabetes.....

Lisa Andrews MEd, RD, LD — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 22:02:00 EST

Question: Physical Activity, diet, lifestyle modifications, and possibly weight loss surgery are effects of weight management on diabetes and obesity but are there any others?

Answer: Thanks for your question. All of the above (exercise, diet, lifestyle changes such as adequate sleep and bariatric surgery) have all been shown to improve obesity and reduce the chance of diabetes. What's left? There are several medications that improve blood sugar control, though some people may do . . .

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A Fasting Diet, Input Needed

Jane Korsberg MS, RD, LD — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 07:12:00 EST

Question: Okay so here`s what I eat almost everyday: two glasses of warm water with lemon 1 banana 1 orange/apple and perhaps a glass of milk/2 roti`s (for those of you who don`t know its like two slices of brown bread) and indian vegetable curry. and every three days I have an egg for the protein.

I als . . .

Answer: When trying to lose weight, a safe rate is to lose 1/2 to 2 pounds per week (depending upon how overweight you are). You have lost 3 lbs. per week (some of which is probably water) and is too fast from my perspective. From looking at your intake, it seems that you are not getting adequate nutrition . . .

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Sudden Weight Gain

Lisa Andrews MEd, RD, LD — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:11:00 EST

Question: Hi there, I am a 31 year old female who has been between 115-120 lbs my whole life. I recently spent 3 months in South Africa and during the last 8 weeks I went from 114lbs to 134 lbs almost all of the weight is in my thighs/butt area. Since I got home a month ago doctors have done tests for thyroid . . .

Answer: Thanks for your question. I'm sorry to hear about your weight gain after returning from your trip. Is it possible you've dropped your calorie intake too low and your metabolism has dropped?

There is a remote possibility that you could have picked up some type of virus that may have . . .

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Am I Overweight?

Jane Korsberg MS, RD, LD — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:09:00 EST

Question: I am 13 and I weigh 159 lbs. I am 5` 1\2". Help me.

Answer:

Although you do not say whether you are a boy or girl, from the information you gave me, you are considered to be overweight. I recommend that you speak to your parents about your concern and ask for them to take you to your doctor. The doctor can advise you on the best action to take. If you are . . .

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Sudden Weight Gain with No Change in Size

Jane Korsberg MS, RD, LD — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 04:07:00 EST

Question: I am a 19 year old girl, who is not exactly thin, but slightly overweight. Suddenly, I have seemed to have gained weight, but there has been no change in my size (inches). The weight I have gained is almost 20lbs; which I even think is quite unusual; and in normal circumstances such weight gain woul . . .

Answer: Weight gain, without a change in size, may be the result of building lean tissue (muscle) from your physical activity. Knowing that the scale measures your whole body (including fat, muscle and water), this type of weight gain is usually fine. However, if weight gain is due to excess fat or water re . . .

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Stuck in a Rut

Sharron Coplin MS, RD, LD — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:07:00 EST

Question: I have steadily gained weight my whole life. I finally realized I needed to lose weight when I hit 265, and considering I'm only 5'7, I am well overweight. I am 21, and I started attempting to lose weight about four months ago. I am not using any supplements, I do take a vitamin some mornings bu . . .

Answer: It sounds like you are doing fine. You shouldn't lose more than 1 or 2 pounds each week. Losing faster encourages your body to burn calories in muscle rather than calories in fat.

Often, initial weight loss is faster - for two reasons. You often lose water weight ini . . .

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Obesity and Edema

Lisa Martin Hawver MD — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:06:00 EST

Question: I have severe edema in my legs. My health care provider insists that no tests are needed, she can tell just from my weight (247 lbs) that my weight is what is causing this.

I have read that obesity does not CAUSE edema, although it can exacerbate or contribute to other health problems that can . . .

Answer:

Thank you for visiting NetWellness.

There can be other conditions that contribute to the edema. However, edema in general can be treated with specific maneuvers and patient compliance. Weight loss is one way, but there are other things that may be suggested.

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