Gopal Singh Gopal Singh Asked 5 months ago

Is weight loss a sign of diabetes?

My father recently got diagnosed with diabetes, and he mentioned he had lost some weight before that. I was always told diabetes causes weight gain, so I'm confused. Is unexpected weight loss a sign of diabetes?

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Lovely Mathew Lovely Mathew Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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Yes, sudden weight loss is actually a classic symptom of high blood sugar, as the body starts burning muscle and fat for energy when it can't use glucose. Please check if you also have increased thirst or frequent urination. If you notice these, get a fasting blood sugar test done soon.

Vikram Solanki Vikram Solanki Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

I literally went through this last year. I was losing weight rapidly and felt constantly dehydrated. My doctor diagnosed me with Type 2 diabetes, but with strict diet changes and medication, my sugar is totally under control now and my weight has stabilized. Please get your HbA1c tested.

Sridhar Iyer Sridhar Iyer Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Please do not take rapid weight loss lightly. I delayed getting checked when I was losing weight, and it led to severe diabetic ketoacidosis which required emergency hospitalization. Get your blood sugar checked immediately before any complications arise.

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Nidhi Agarwal Nidhi Agarwal Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Yes, rapid weight loss is a very common sign of high blood sugar. You should definitely get a quick fasting glucose test done from any local lab.

Divya Rao Divya Rao Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

My father went through this same thing; he was losing weight and feeling very tired all the time. We thought it was just work stress, but a routine blood test showed high sugar levels. It is very manageable with the right diet and medication, so please get checked.

Sana Sheikh Sana Sheikh Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Losing weight without dieting sounds like a dream but it can definitely be a sign of diabetes! Keep an eye on your energy levels and how much water you are drinking. A quick doctor checkup will clear all your doubts, stay positive!

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Rohan Mehta Rohan Mehta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Unexplained weight loss is one of the primary indicators of Type 1 or uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes. When cells don't get enough glucose, the body goes into a catabolic state. You should consult an endocrinologist or a general physician for an HbA1c test to get an accurate diagnosis.

Aman Preet Singh Aman Preet Singh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Bro, yes, my cousin lost almost 8 kgs in a month out of nowhere and we thought he was just getting fit. Turned out his sugar was touching 350. Don't ignore it if you are losing weight without working out, go get a lab test done immediately.

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