Praveen Kumar Praveen Kumar Asked 9 months ago

Can type 2 diabetes cause weight loss?

My father has Type 2 diabetes, and for the last few months, he's been losing weight without trying. We thought Type 2 usually causes weight gain. Is it possible for Type 2 diabetes to actually cause unexpected weight loss?

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Ramesh Chawla Ramesh Chawla Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Yes, sudden weight loss is a very classic symptom of untreated Type 2 diabetes. When your body cannot use glucose for energy, it starts burning fat and muscle instead. If you are losing weight rapidly without trying, please get your fasting blood sugar checked immediately.

Siddharth Swaminathan Siddharth Swaminathan Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

My father lost almost 8 kgs in a month before his diagnosis. The doctors at the hospital explained it was due to heavy glucose excretion in urine. I strongly recommend getting a proper HbA1c test and discussing the reports clearly with a qualified physician.

Neha Deshmukh Neha Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Unexplained weight loss is indeed a primary red flag for diabetes, as the body lacks proper insulin utility. While lifestyle tweaks are great, a doctor's advice is absolutely necessary to rule out other metabolic complications. Please prioritize a professional clinical checkup.

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Kavitha Rajan Kavitha Rajan Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I had a similar issue with sudden weight fluctuations because of my thyroid and sugar levels. It's very important to get a complete blood panel done, including thyroid and HbA1c, and do a regular follow-up with your doctor to get the right dosage.

Gurdev Singh Gurdev Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

In our times, we knew that sudden thinness meant the body wasn't absorbing food properly. While you can drink a glass of lukewarm water with methi powder in the morning to soothe your stomach, you must visit a doctor to find the real reason for this weight loss.

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Anuradha Shastri Anuradha Shastri Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

When the body is out of balance, it can lose weight unexpectedly as it struggles to find its energy. Please don't worry, stay positive, and take gentle care of your health. A simple consultation with a good doctor will help bring harmony back to your system.

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