Understanding How Diabetes May Cause Weight Gain
Does diabetes cause weight gain? The answer is yes and no. Unintentional weight gain can be caused by medication, lifestyle and diet choices.
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Abigail David's Story
I finally reached a point where I felt I needed to take matters into my own hands and do my own research on how to live well with type 1 diabetes. This led me on a three year journey to learning about food, the body, insulin, diabetes and so much more. I took my diabetes into my own hands so that it would hopefully loosen its interference in my life. Ever since, I’ve been able to live the life I’ve wanted without letting diabetes get in the way.
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