Mike Roberts wrote in a message to Thom LaCosta:

 MR> *** Quoting Thom LaCosta from a message to All ***

 TL> Hello All!

 TL> Wonder who is still connected to this echo?

 MR> Hi Thom,
 MR>     I am actually just getting back into Fido, and have never
 MR> posted in this  echo. I have a question for all.. Is it true that
 MR> using insulin actually  retards or hinders weight loss? If so, Why?

I'm not sure....I have the opposite problem....I'm gainig weight.

 TL> Hope all are doing well....I'm struggling with a lot of extra pounds
 TL> that I think are a result from taking ACTOS....anyone else experience
 TL> that?

 MR> Forgive my ignorance, but what is ACTOS?

Actos is one of the medications that allows your body to use insuling more
efficiently.....I'm looking for the family name of class.....I read a
research reports that indicated weight gain was normal for patients taking
that med.

I a recently diagnosed TypeII diabetic.

 MR> Have a good One!

Thanks...welcome back to Fidonet...sorry it's gotta be about diabetes!


cya,
thom
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