What are the risks of using insulin to lose weight?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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Insulin causes decrease in blood sugar leading to loss of consciousness and sometimes convulsions too, when used for reasons other than treating Diabetes where sugar levels are high to start with.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really curious about something. I had surgery for a benign pituitary macroadenoma back in 2014, and I've been on cabergoline 0.25mg once a week since then. I just had a baby, but my lactation seems to be completely suppressed. Do you think it might be okay to stop taking the medication for a bit to see if I can start producing milk? Also, how long does the effect of the cabergoline stay in your system if I stop taking it?

It may take one week to one month to restore the normal lactation after stopping the drug

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Can a person with diabetes still produce insulin?

Patients with diabetes produce some amount of insulin.

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Which fruit is good for sugar patient?

While some forms of fruit, like juice or processed, can be bad for diabetes. Whole fruits like berries, citrus, apricots, and yes, even apples can be good for your HBA1C and overall health, fighting inflammation, normalizing your blood pressure, and more.

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