What is considered rapid weight loss?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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Weight loss of five percent of body weight over a period of 6 - 12 months in the absence of trying to loose weight is considered an unexplained weight loss. When this weight loss occurs at a pace of more than half to one kilogram per week then it is considered rapid.

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I'm really worried because she's just been diagnosed with diabetes and her blood pressure is 14095. Does she need to start medication for high blood pressure too? I'm attaching her test report for you to check out.

no need , monitor blood pressure for next 2 months

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