Gain weight

If there is significant weight loss during the course of diabetes, it may be helpful to go on a diet and exercise regime that focuses on small healthy protein-rich meals through the day along with muscle building exercises. Consulting a dietitician would aid in set meal plans and exercise routines.

Here are some tips on how to gain weight: http://www.patientsengage.com/healthy-living/healthy-ways-gain-weight

Strength training will help you build strong muscles & bones and also good for the heart meaning, the strength training will require less cardiac work and put less strain on your heart.

SK writes in on this: "I have been thin all my life. I eat healthy, have a reasonable appetite, and do regular exercise. Now I am a senior citizen, and also have prediabetes and osteoporotic (both likely to be hereditary based on parental medical history). So I need to gain some weight for my bones and for general immunity, but I also need to keep diabetes at bay. Is there any advice for that? General weight gain guidelines don't seem to factor in prediabetes."

I understand your present physical condition. Thanks again for your query.
I would like you to do strength exercise (3 days a week) that improves bone and muscle mass and also to keep the blood sugar under control.
Pls work under the supervision of certified personal trainer, who can help you to start with light weight and gradually increase the amount of weight to improve your bones and muscles
that you can do efficiently.

Below is the sample menu cum workout list:
Breakfast: Whole meal egg sandwich, one apple, 1 glass milk

Workout: 3 alternate days per week.
5-10 mins warm-up (aerobics) 30-45 minutes (eg. Bicep curls 30 secs rest for 60 secs)

Post workout: Banana milk shake or strawberry milk shake or Oats blue berry yogurt smoothie

Lunch: Rice/speghetti, lean meat/chickpeas or mixed beans, vegetable soup, an orange

Tea time: Walnuts 3/4th cup

Dinner: Chicken noodle soup, roasted vegetables, strawberries ½ cup

Thanks Kohila. This is very helpful