Can thin adults get type 2 diabetes?
My neighbour, who is quite thin, recently got diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, which surprised many of us. I always thought it was mostly for overweight people, so can thin adults also develop Type 2 diabetes?
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9 months ago
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Yes, thin adults can definitely get type 2 diabetes. It is a common myth that only overweight people get it, but genetics and stress play a big role. Don't worry, just get a simple fasting blood sugar test done to be sure.
6 months ago
Yes, thin adults can absolutely get type 2 diabetes, often due to genetics or what is called 'skinny fat' syndrome.
9 months ago
Oh, absolutely! Life is unfair like that. You can be as thin as a stick and still get type 2 diabetes because of your genes. So don't think being slim gives us a free pass to eat dessert all day!
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9 months ago
Haan bhaiya, bilkul ho sakta hai. Hamare gaon mein bhi kai log bilkul duble-patle hain par unhe sugar ki bimari hai. Yeh sab khan-paan aur vishram na karne se hota hai.
7 months ago
Yes, they can. I am quite thin and ignored my constant thirst and fatigue for months, thinking I couldn't possibly have diabetes. By the time I got tested, my levels were sky-high. Please get checked if you have symptoms.
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Beta, diabetes does not look at whether a person is thin or fat. Even thin people can have sugar issues if they eat too much sweet and don't walk daily. Eat simple home meals and always consult a doctor.