Which is a bigger contributor to type 1 and 2 diabetes?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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Diabetes is condition for which exact cause is unknown. But being unhealthy interms of obesity and other comorbid conditions increase the risk of developing diabetes, there are other causes such as family history/ presence of autoantibodies/ polycystic ovarian syndrome etc which increase the risk.

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My dad had piles surgery six months ago and since then he's been losing weight, can't eat properly, and his BP keeps dropping low. He feels faint when walking or driving, urinates more frequently, and also has thyroid issues currently taking thyronorm. What could be causing all these symptoms?

in person dr consultation requred to check physical examination.

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I'm 32 and have very small breasts I'd like to increase their size naturally without surgery. Are there any proven treatments or methods that actually work? I'm looking for something effective and safe.

Natural methods like breast massage, fenugreek, or Ayurveda have limited results‚Äîno proven non-surgical way to enlarge.

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What are the first common signs of diabetes?

In most patients Diabetes does not show any symptoms or signs. Few signs are weight loss, slow healing wounds, presence of ketones in urine, fruity odour.

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