Does my weight affect my blood sugar levels?

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Q: Does my weight affect my blood sugar levels?

I understand that weight loss can help manage type 2 diabetes. Is this as important for someone living with type 1 diabetes

Dr Kate Marsh (Diabetes Educator, Dietitian)
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Kate is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and Credentialled Diabetes Educator working in private practice in Sydney. She has a particular interest and expertise in ... View profile
While weight isn't a contributing factor in the development of type 1 diabetes, like it is for type 2, gaining weight can still affect blood glucose levels if you have type 1 diabetes. Gaining weight makes it harder for your insulin to work (insulin resistance) so you may need more insulin to keep your blood glucose levels in the target range. Reply to this post | Report
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