DOES TYPE 2 DIABETES MEDICATION CAUSE WEIGHT GAIN?

With physical activity and certain medication, you can treat your Type 2 Diabetes. When there is too much sugar in the blood, some can be absorbed in the liver and muscles, the rest of the sugar converts into fat. This is the reason for your uneven weight gain! So, yes! Type 2 medications can cause side effects such as weight gain. Keep reading to know how and the solution to prevent it.

Medications that can Cause Weight Gain

Medications of Diabetes that causes weight gain during Type 2 Diabetes Treatment:

1. Sulfonylureas:

Medications of sulfonylureas can cause weight gain. They stimulate Pancreas to generate more Insulin, more insulin levels in the body makes more insulin available for converting sugar into fats. This can increase 3-5 Pounds (around 1-2 kg) more weight in the body. Examples of sulfonylureas are Amaryl, Glucotrol.

2. Meglitinides:

Meglitinides is another type of medication and works similar as Sulfonylureas for Type 2, can create more Insulin in the body which causes weight gain including the low sugar levels symptoms by sweating, confusion and shakiness in body.

3. Thiazolidinediones:

Weight Gain during the treatment with Thiazolidinediones (TZDs) can be caused by lowering the sugar levels of blood by making your body more sensitive to use insulin effectively. Actos and Avandia are some TZDs used in treatment of Type2.

How to Prevent Weight Gain in Type 2 Diabetes?

Here are some methods and medications for Diabetes Management that can manage and reduce weight respectively:

Natural Ways to Control Weight Gain

Physical Activity:

While taking medications, doctors always suggest physical activity or exercises to burn the excessive fat produced due to medicines. If you are not exercising or doing needed physical activity daily, it will cause serious obesity and quick weight gaining in the body.

Manage your Meals:

Many people stop eating at meal time, just to decrease their weight, but it is not the right choice. Skipping meals also decreases the calories intake you need, by which your sugar level lowers too much. Manage your meals (according to your diet) with intake of insulin.

Calories Information:

You should consider your calorie intake and eat according to that. Less calories intake can help in managed weight loss. Consult your doctor about your calories count and take a planned diet to prevent quick weight loss and weight gain at the same time.

Medications to control Weight Gain

GLP-1 Agonists:

Medications of GLP-1 Agonists like Trulicity, Victoza helps Pancreas to release insulin just after you eat food. It makes you feel full in the middle of eating by holding food some more time in the stomach and reduces the feelings of hunger and reduces the appetite.

Daiba Plus:

Deemark Diaba Plus, a combination of 5 essential herbs. It slows down the glucose (sugar) absorption of the blood. It lowers the unnecessary cravings for food and over urination. Highly enriched with natural herbs like Amra, Karela, Jamun and Shudh Shilajit which are helpful in control blood sugar.

SGLT2 Inhibitors:

SGLT2 Inhibitors is a slightly different type of medication. SGLT2 Inhibitors like Farxiga and Invokana reduce the levels of sugar from blood through urine. It is an effective weight losing medication for Type 2 Diabetics.

Suggestion:

Do not take any drug for Diabetes without consulting your doctor. It may cause serious and chronic effects for your Diabetes.

Conclusion:

Eating a healthy and planned diet helps you to control your excess weight gain and excess weight loss. Follow these methods mentioned above to manage your weight and sugar. Start these Type 2 Diabetes Medications only, if you are getting overweight or if you are already an obese one. Start these medications with a consultation only if you are overweight or already obese.

FAQs

Q1. Do these methods work the same for everyone?

Ans1. No, it depends on your body, whether it will react to these methods or not.