Q: Losing weight too fast
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jimbert
on September 15th, 2008
New User
I've been a Type 2 diabetic for over 25 years. I am a male and my age is 69. My blood sugar has been under control for over 15 years by using only 10 units of insulin. My last blood test was 6.0 on the A1C. Had a battery of blood tests, all Good. No other medical conditions. Three months ago I had severe fungal infection in 1 ear and was mistreated by 2 doctors for a bacteria infection. Was on 3 different antibiotics. The 3rd doctor finally diagnosed the infection as fungal and was properly treated and cleared up in 10 days. Now for the problem of losing weight constantly. I lost 10 pounds over the ordeal and thought it was caused by stress since I was losing my hearing. Started a big effort to put the weight back on and have been doing so for over a month. I go to bed at night and when I get up, 2 to 2 1/2 lbs. are lost over night. This has been going on every day since. The doctor told me no treadmill and has me taking Glucerna 2 times a day. I have been bicycling 1 day a week and doing stretching exercises most every day. For someone who has always had to control weight gain, this is a complete reversal. Does anyone know why my metabolism has shifted like this and what can I do to stop this weight lost. Thank you, Jim
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