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Why do diabetics lose weight, if and when they do?
Why do diabetics lose weight, if and when they do?
Why do diabetics lose weight, if and when they do?
Diabetics lose weight as there is no insulin available to move glucose into the body's cells, glucose builds up in the bloodstream. The kidneys then work to remove this unused sugar through urination. The sugar is not used as energy, so the body starts burning fat and muscle for energy, resulting in weight lossLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Why is it so hard for type 2 diabetics to lose weight?
Losing weight with insulin resistance is more difficult because your body converts blood sugar into fat instead of energyLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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On my blood test, my glucose level was an 85. Is this bad?
No 85mg/dl is not bad. It comes within normal range.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Can I cure type 2 diabetes by losing weight?
Losing around 5% of your body weight can have real benefits for your health.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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