• Female
• 45 Years
• 28/09/2023

Question

Can insulin resistance cause weight loss?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Siri Nallapu

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 5+ Yrs

Consult Now

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.

Dr. Siri Suggests...

Take a Thyroxine (T4, Total), Serum Test or Take a RESPIRATORY PANEL (COMPREHENSIVE) BY QIASTAT RTPCR Test

Book Thyroxine (T4, Total), Serum TestBook RESPIRATORY PANEL (COMPREHENSIVE) BY QIASTAT RTPCR Test

Answered 24/07/2025

0

0

More INSULIN (FASTING) Health Queries

View all

Question

What could cause a high fasting insulin on a ketogenic diet?

Question

How can a diabetic maintain a certain weight?

Question

How does weight loss help women with type 2 diabetes?

Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.