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conjen

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my husband is a type 2 and is on metformin 500mg per day
he has never been over weight but since diagnosis has lost over a stone
now he seems to be losing muscle. Has anyone got any ideas wether taking
an all in one muscle growth shake would be of any benefit. its the stuff that
body builders take, he does'nt go to the gym but is always working around the
house and garden any information would be helpful
 
Hi Conjen.
I wouldn't take muscle growth shakes unless your husband is planning on working out.
The idea of "shakes" for body builders is to build up their body fat. In order to gain muscle and strength you have to work out.
You won't strengthen or increase any muscle unless you use it. You will just get fat.
Has he spoke to his GP about his muscle loss?
I don't know anything about type 2 diabetes, but I know there are a few conditions related to diabetes that affect the muscles (muscle atropathy? or something)

He could try wearing ankle and wrist weights to see if that has any improvment if he doesnt want to "excerise"

Hope he gets it sorted soon, and hopefully someone more knowledgable will come along :)

Fiona x
 
We cannot diagnose however a little research came up with this......

There is a condition called 'Sarcopenia' which is related to muscle mass loss. It' has several causes some of which relate to Physical Activity or lack of it, Hormonal, Lifestyle and something called Motor Unit Remodelling which is all to do with the signals from and to the brain, and Protein Synthesis/Regeneration. A complex process .........

Read the article here:
http://www.unm.edu/~lkravitz/Article%20 ... penia.html

Extract:
Many factors, including physical inactivity, motor-unit remodeling, decreased hormone levels, and decreased protein synthesis, may all contribute to sarcopenia. Fortunately, sarcopenia is partly reversible with appropriate exercise interventions. This article will focus on the current perspectives of sarcopenia and conclude with the importance of resistance training in preventing it.
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There is also the fact that many things can be a side effect of certain medications. Whether Diabetes related or not.

I would suggest that this is discussed fully with your GP or a Consultant who can arrange tests to determine if there is any medical reason for this symptom. I would certainly explore the medical side of things first before embarking on any sort of supplements.

Ken
 
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