What are the risks of using insulin to lose weight?

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Dr Bhanu Prakash

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Insulin causes decrease in blood sugar leading to loss of consciousness and sometimes convulsions too, when used for reasons other than treating Diabetes where sugar levels are high to start with.

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Answered 24/07/2025

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