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    Type 1 Diabetes

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

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    Dr Kate Marsh
    Diabetes Educator · Dietitian
    Kate Marsh is an Advanced Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Credentialled Diabetes Educator working in private practice in Sydney. Kate has a PhD, Masters of Nutrition ... 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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