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Can weight loss cause diabetes?
Weight loss does not cause diabetes. In fact, unexplained weight loss can happen if you have diabetes.
Last updated on 20 Mar 2023
In general less than 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L ) is normal. 100 to 125 mg/dL (5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L ) is diagnosed as prediabetes. 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L ) or higher on two separate tests is diagnosed as diabetes.
Last updated on 30 Mar 2023
HBA1c, glucose fasting, glucose post prandial are the most important tests for diabetes.
Yes, you can reverse early prediabetes by eating right and exercising daily.
Losing weight with insulin resistance is more difficult because your body converts blood sugar into fat instead of energy
RBS, RBG, Random Blood Sugar
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