What can cause diabetics to lose weight if their blood sugar is not well controlled?

johan1132 · Newbie Joined: 14 Aug 2005 Posts: 1

Hello! My husband was overweight, but he lost weight. After that, it is found that he is diabetic. Doctor told us that he has type 2 diabetes for some time. So, I want to know what can cause diabetics to lose weight if their blood sugar is not well controlled. I hope that you will be able to explain me this. Thanks!

gannie466 · Newbie Joined: 28 Jan 2007 Posts: 1

Hello! I am guessing that both of you are very confused right now. I mean, you probably have heard that diabetics must follow special diets (no salt, fat, etc) and that they must take care about weight. You probably imagined diabetics as chubby people. But, I can tell you that one of the symptoms of diabetes is loosing weight. I hope that

What can cause diabetics to lose weight if their blood sugar is not well controlled?

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