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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 09 Dec 2024
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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 09 Dec 2024
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Can weight loss cause diabetes?
Weight loss does not cause diabetes. However, diabetes can lead to unexplained weight loss.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What are the risks of using insulin to lose weight?
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.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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