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Is it normal to lose weight in diabetes?
Is it normal to lose weight in diabetes?
Is it normal to lose weight in diabetes?
Yes, it is normal to lose 5% of your total body weight during diabetes. In fact losing weight can help manage diabetes better.
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Why do you gain weight when your blood sugar is normal?
Eating too many calories and not burning enough may cause weight gain. Additionally, if you have insulin resistance then too weight gain is possible.
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Does losing weight lower blood glucose in type II diabetes?
Yes, it has been observed that weight loss affects blood sugar levels.
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Can losing weight cure diabetes?
Whether it can cure diabetes is still a doubt. But weight loss can definetely help in lowering blood sugar levels which in turn can help manage diabetes better.
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Can fasting for 16 to 18 hours cause diabetes?
No
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