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Can insulin resistance cause weight loss?
Can insulin resistance cause weight loss?
Can insulin resistance cause weight loss?
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.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Related Questions
Why is a fasting blood sugar of 117 considered high?
117 is considered prediabetes and not very high. However, one should keep a check on blood glucose levels so that it does not progress to severe conditions.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Can I cure type 2 diabetes by losing weight?
Whether it can cure diabetes is still a doubt. But weight loss can definetely help in lowering blood sugar levels which in turn can help manage diabetes better.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Does fasting insulin of 2.5 indicate insulin resistance?
A fasting level of 30 mU/mL indicates greater insulin resistance in a diabetic individual than in a normal patient without insulin resistance.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
INSULIN (FASTING)
Fasting Insulin, Insulin Serum, Insulin F
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- 10- 12 Hr fasting is required