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What are the risks of using insulin to lose weight?

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 28 Sep 2023

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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.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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Does blood sugar reduce weight?

Yes

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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Can you get rid of insulin resistance by fasting?

There can be slight improvement for sure.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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Why is a fasting blood sugar of 117 considered high?

117 is considered prediabetes and not very high. However, one should keep a check on blood glucose levels so that it does not progress to severe conditions.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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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.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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