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Message: <blockquote data-quote="searley" data-source="post: 2761918" data-attributes="member: 31377">Another side effect of insulin for many who use insulin is a growth hormone.. as such it can cause undesired weight gainWhich if T2 it is due to poor diet and or being overweight insulin can actually make things worse overtimeSo insulin should where possible go along with good diet and exercise Whilst the insulin will control the BG increase weight can lead to more insulin resistance requiring more and more insulin to the point that hundreds of units can be required per dayMy thoughts are you need to discuss all options with the care team, try non insulin treatment where offered and only go on insulin when everyone is in agreement that it's the only way forward</blockquote>

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