Rekha Devi Rekha Devi Asked 7 months ago

Can thin people get type 2 diabetes?

I've always been on the leaner side, but diabetes runs in my family. I'm a bit concerned, can thin people like me also be at risk of getting Type 2 diabetes?

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Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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Yes, absolutely! Thin people can definitely get type 2 diabetes, it's called 'lean diabetes' sometimes. It actually depends a lot on your genetics and lifestyle, not just weight. So don't skip those routine health checks, okay? 😊

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Honestly, my uncle has been very skinny his whole life and eats so simple, but he got diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at 42. He was totally shocked because everyone assumes only overweight people get it. It was a real eye-opener for our whole family.

Sunita Deshpande Sunita Deshpande Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

My grandmother used to say that inner health is what matters, not how you look from the outside. Eating a bit of methi seeds daily helps with blood sugar, but if you have symptoms like extreme thirst or fatigue, please go get a proper blood test done by a doc first.

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Manpreet Singh Manpreet Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I literally went through this confusion last year when my HbA1c came out 7.2 even though I look totally fit. Turns out my stressful desk job and bad sleep cycle were doing silent damage. I managed to bring it back to normal with strict routine changes and doctor's advice.

Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I completely understand how frustrating and confusing this is. When I got diagnosed, I cried because I felt I did everything right and was always thin. It's really hard to accept, but please know you are not alone and it is not your fault.

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Karthik Iyer Karthik Iyer Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Don't listen to people online saying thin people are safe or can cure it with just bitter gourd juice. Type 2 diabetes is complex and can happen to anyone due to genetics. Get your fasting sugar and HbA1c checked at a proper lab and consult a specialist.

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

In our family, we use curry leaves and turmeric for general wellness, which is good. But my cousin who is quite lean was diagnosed with diabetes recently, and the doctor explained that stress and genetics play a big role. It is always best to follow the doctor's prescription and advice.

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