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Unusual weight gain and inability to lose weight

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magickkix666

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I'm awaiting my appointment with a nurse to discuss my blood results but basically I went to the doctor because I had a huge weight gain in the past few years despite being healthy (from 9 stone to 20 stone). I eat healthily around 1700 cals and 30g fat, and do a lot of exercise. 1 and half hour walk each day + doing either jogging, wii fit, belly dancing or having a kick around.

I just can't lose weight despite being really active, I also had depression/anxiety come on very quickly last year, am always thristy and sore throat.

I had blood tests 2 weeks ago, they had to be redone as the liver and glucose was high. They were redone and I don't know the results yet but have to go on monday.l The receptionist said 'possible diabetic condition'.

Reading up about diabetes it seems peopel with it lose weight not gain?
I've read about insulin resistance which makes you gain.

I'd be gratfeul for any info, it's very confusing :(

PS: forgot to mention I'm female, 24 yrs old
 
Hi magic,
Further to my previous answer, I wondered if you are being tested for Thyroid issues and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? These are two other conditions that may be affecting your weight gain.

Catherine.
 
Hi magic
You are right that in many cases of diabetes, weight loss is a symptom. this is particularly so in type1. In type 2 however, a weight gain, some time before diagnosis isn't unknown.
I personally have thought for some time, that the finding of T2 and overweight going together and blaming the patient for an unhealthy lifestyle, could well be the wrong way round and that weight gain could be caused by T2 and not be a cause of it. However, you don't have a diagnosis of diabetes, so We must wait and see.
One of the best and easiest ways of losing weight is to cut back on the carbohydrates that you eat. Cutting calories and fats is usually less succesful.
Hana
 
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