Question 1

Is it normal to lose weight in diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is normal to lose 5% of your total body weight during diabetes. In fact losing weight can help manage diabetes better.

Question 2

Why do diabetics lose weight and feel weak?

Accepted Answer

Diabetics either lose weight on their own or make efforts to keep weight on check to avoid insulin resistance and obesity.

Question 3

How does weight loss improve a high blood sugar situation?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss helps to release adequate insulin from the pancreas which helps in utilising sugar and not storing it as fat.

Question 4

Can insulin resistance cause weight loss?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

How does weight loss help control Type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss helps to release adequate insulin from the pancreas which helps in utilising sugar and not storing it as fat.

Question 6

What are the risks of using insulin to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Is it normal to lose weight in diabetes?

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