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What are the risks of using insulin to lose weight?

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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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Will weight loss lower blood sugar?

Yes it has been observed that weight loss affects blood sugar levels.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Is it harder to lose weight if your blood sugar is high?

Losing weight with insulin resistance is more difficult because your body converts blood sugar into fat instead of energy

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How to reduce my fasting blood sugar from 117 to below 110?

Weight loss can definetely help in lowering blood sugar levels which in turn can help manage diabetes better.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Can fasting for 16 to 18 hours cause diabetes?

No

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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To reduce insulin levels, what should one do?

One should eat meals low in carbs and exercise for a minimum of 45 mins daily. In addition, try and lose weight upto 10kgs to reverse prediabetes and diabetes.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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