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Why do diabetics lose weight, if and when they do?
Why do diabetics lose weight, if and when they do?
Why do diabetics lose weight, if and when they do?
Diabetics lose weight as there is no insulin available to move glucose into the body's cells, glucose builds up in the bloodstream. The kidneys then work to remove this unused sugar through urination. The sugar is not used as energy, so the body starts burning fat and muscle for energy, resulting in weight loss
Last updated on 20 Mar 2023
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What is the best way to avoid pre-diabetes into diabetes?
To prevent prediabetes from progressing to type 2 diabetes one must take nutricious diet and cut back excess sugar and carbs in their diet. Additionally, brisk walk 45 mins daily.
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What are long-term effects of pre-diabetes?
Prediabetes has been linked with long-term damage which includes damage to the heart, blood vessels and kidneys.
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How does weight loss help control Type 2 diabetes?
Extra weight around your waist means fat can build up around your organs, like your liver and pancreas. This can cause something called insulin resistance. So losing this weight could definetely help in controlling type 2 diabetes.
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Can you use period blood for a blood glucose test?
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