Type II Diabetic

**Second Wind** · 09-18-2013, 09:56 PM

I'm 41 and taking medication for type II Diabetes. I'm over weight but doing much more cardio. I used to cycle when I was younger. I'd like to start another cycle of test and get my size and strength back. Is it safe to take test while medication for type II Diabetes? Should I lose the body fat and try to get off the medication first?

**Bonaparte** · 09-18-2013, 10:38 PM

Lose the weight first. Cycling while overfat will increase the risk of estrogen-related sides and hypertension.

**Second Wind** · 09-18-2013, 10:59 PM

Thank you for the input

**hulk1** · 09-20-2013, 10:16 AM

check with your Dr, make sure your medication is safe, my dad is type II and was told lose the weight 1st and we will see about your medication.

**Second Wind** · 09-21-2013, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by hulk1

check with your Dr, make sure your medication is safe, my dad is type II and was told lose the weight 1st and we will see about your medication.

Thanks guys, don't get me wrong, I'm not all body fat, I've got SOME strength, lol. Still repping out with 315lbs on bench and 405 on squat. I don't want you to get the impression that I'm a complete mess. I've dropped 12 lbs in 6 weeks. I've changed my diet and doing an hour on the elipticle sustaining 140bpm... I guess remembering how my body grew the last time I cycled, I'm just anxious to start again. Thank you both for your inputs.