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Can insulin resistance cause weight loss?

Can insulin resistance cause weight loss?

Yes, in rare cases it can cause rapid weight loss. This is because your body is not able use glucose as energy. So it starts burning muscles and fat.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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Does type 2 diabetes cause weight loss?

Yes

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Does calorie deficit work for insulin resistance?

Fasting for at least 16 hours gives the body a chance to rest and allows blood levels of insulin to drop significantly. Not only does this help burn fat, it can also lower your risk of disease, particularly cancers, diabetes and prediabetes

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Can insulin resistance cause weight loss?

Yes, in rare cases it can cause rapid weight loss. This is because your body is not able use glucose as energy. So it starts burning muscles and fat.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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Can weight loss cause diabetes?

Weight loss does not cause diabetes. However, diabetes can lead to unexplained weight loss.

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What are the earliest ways to detect insulin resistance?

Doctors use the fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test or the A1C test to diagnose prediabetes. Less often, doctors use the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), which is more expensive and not as easy to give. The A1C test reflects your average blood glucose over the past 3 months.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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