I am 28 years old. Over the past few months, I have been losing weight steadily, and my skin has become darker. I also have minor sinus issues but no major medical conditions. My parents both have diabetes, so I recently got tested, but my blood sugar levels were normal. I work in IT with a stressful night shift schedule. Please suggest how I can gain weight and maintain healthy skin. I have never had any skin allergies in the past.

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Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

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Your weight loss and skin darkening may be linked to hormonal or nutritional issue, especially with night shifts and stress. Even if your sugar is normal now, your family history means you should monitor it regularly. Get a blood test to check your thyroid, cortisol, vitamins (B12, D), and HbA1c. To gain healthy weight, eat every 3 to 4 hours with more proteins, good fats, and complex carbs. Fixing sleep and stress is equally important.

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Take a TSH Test (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) Test or Take a HbA1c Test (Hemoglobin A1c) Test

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