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Can Type 2 diabetes make you lose weight?

Can Type 2 diabetes make you lose weight?

Yes,In people with diabetes, insufficient insulin prevents the body from getting glucose from the blood into the body's cells to use as energy. When this occurs, the body starts burning fat and muscle for energy, causing a reduction in overall body weight.

Last updated on 01 Apr 2021

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