Signs And Symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus

Weight Loss

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Unexplained weight loss occurs when an individual loses weight without intending to, meaning they aren't making efforts to exercise more or shifting their diet seriously. In individuals with diabetes, unexplained weight loss occurs when insufficient insulin levels prevent glucose or energy from reaching the body’s cells. This lack of nutrition causes cells to start burning stored fat and muscle for energy, resulting in weight loss. Weight loss is common in patients with type one diabetes. Type two diabetes is usually associated with weight gain, but has also been known to cause weight loss in some cases.

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