Can taking insulin make me lose, or gain, weight?
A Many people find that they do put on a few pounds when they begin taking insulin. This is also true if they take tablets that stimulate the pancreas to produce extra insulin. The reason for this is simple: when your blood sugar was too high, many of the calories you ate were flushed out of your system in your urine. But since insulin therapy turns those calories into energy for your body’s cells, all those lost calories are now being absorbed – which leads to weight gain. To prevent weight gain, follow a meal plan that has only the necessary amount of calories that your body needs to function, and start an exercise program. By combining these steps with your insulin therapy, you should begin to lose any weight that you gained. If the weight is not coming off as fast as you would like, you may have to make some other changes, which can include developing a meal plan with the help of a dietitian and increasing your exercise level.
