Diabetic weight loss but not dieting?

koren · Newbie Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 3

Please, can somebody explain to me something about diabetic weight loss? My good friend just came from doctor and he told her that she maybe had diabetes because she lost weight but she didn’t be on any diet. Is weight loss typical for diabetics and why that’s happening? I’m pretty confused. Thanks!

candra · Newbie Joined: 31 Aug 2005 Posts: 1

Hi! First, you need to know that there are two type of diabetes. The symptom of losing weight is common with Tipe 1. The pancrease stops making insulin and then body starts to look for an energy source because the cells need get glucose. It starts to break down muscle tissue and fat for energy. With type 2 diabetes losing weight happens gradually.

Diabetic weight loss but not dieting?

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