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This query is for my father, he is diabetes patient and from last few months his weight is reducing very fast. He is now underweight around 51 kg, even following proper veg, high fiber diet, salad, fruits, and no diary product.
Not sure what is the reason for weight lose.
Please suggest
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Dr. Rohini Gajare
Diabetologist
16 yrs exp
Mumbai
Diabetes is most common conditions, if uncontrolled for a long time lead to unexplained weight loss.. Do the tests for Diabetes
Thyroid disorder(Hyperthyroidism) is also you be ruled out.. Do Thyroid profile
If nothing amongst above.. Need thorough investigation
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Dr. Suhas N
Diabetologist
12 yrs exp
Tumkur
most common reasons :
1. Check for Blood sugars... even with uncontrolled blood sugars weight will be losing
2. see for thyroid function tests : if its hyperfunctioning there will be chnace of weight loss
3. if all this normal limit... then need to evalutae in detail for any swelling, infections ...for cause - weight loss
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